Steve Gelbs stops by the show to talk state of the Mets, plus a chat with prospect Jonathan Santucci

Joe DeMayo and guest co-host Steve Gelbs drop the latest episode of The Mets Pod, as the Mets continue their step forward and step back moves. Steve and Joe cover the shaky starting rotation, including ups and downs from Freddy Peralta, an injury to Christian Scott, the return of Kodai Senga, and the improvement of Sean Manaea.  The guys also talk Bo Bichette getting hot, Carson Benge and A.J. Ewing's effect on the clubhouse, and when to expect Francisco Lindor back on the field. Later, Joe goes Down on the Farm for an exclusive interview with rising Mets pitching prospect Jonathan Santucci, and then the show goes into the Mailbag to answer questions about Mark Vientos, Luis Robert Jr, trade deadline options, and Steve's all-time favorite celebrity interviews during Mets games. Today's Show: 00:00 Welcome to the show! 01:30 The Week That Was...meh 03:15 The starting staff is getting shaky 05:15 Kodai Senga is back 07:10 Freddy Peralta is uneven 10:15 Sean Manaea showing signs 14:00 Bo Bichette breaking out 18:05 Carson Benge and A.J. Ewing clubhouse effect 21:05 When will Francisco Lindor return? 26:00 Down on the Farm: Jonathan Santucci interview 42:00 Mailbag – How much more Mark Vientos? 47:05 Mailbag - A plan for Luis Robert Jr? 49:45 Mailbag - Steve Gelbs' favorite celebrity interviews 52:45 Mailbag – Trade Bo Bichette? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.