Here's what happened in Mets Land on Tuesday, in case you missed it...

• Max Scherzer spoke at length with SNY's Andy Martino about his opt-out

• Shohei Ohtani's agent said his client has a right to explore free agency

• Darin Ruf has been slowed by a wrist issue

• Right-handed reliever John Curtiss is "thrilled" to be competing for a spot in the Mets' bullpen

• How should the Mets approach rental players at the trade deadline?

• What will Carlos Beltran bring to the Mets organization?