The Mets can only hope Wednesday’s rainout didn’t wash away momentum as they try to keep their four-game win streak alive during today’s day-night doubleheader. Johan Santana will take the mound in the opener, while Jonathon Niese gets the nod in the nightcap.

With just a day to go before the non-waivers trade deadline, colleague George Willis writes that swinging a major deal might be just the lifeline Omar Minaya needs.

Meanwhile, colleague Joel Sherman writes that the Mets have been left in the dust by their NL counterparts when it comes to making trades. In the notes, Luis Castillowon’t be in the lineup today despite his month-long torrid streak.