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The Mets aren’t committed to trading any of their starting pitchers, but the level of interest they have received in Zack Wheeler suggests the right-hander will belong to another team by the time the July 31 non-waiver trade deadline passes.

A source who has had conversations with the Mets front office in recent days put the chances of a Wheeler trade at greater than 50-50 — higher than where things stood more than a week ago.

Jacob deGrom and Noah Syndergaard remain close to untouchable, but Mets officials are willing to discuss either pitcher for a potential haul of prospects. Steven Matz is a cut below both, but probably beyond what most teams are willing to pay.

That leaves Wheeler, whose stock has surged in recent weeks, but not to the point where a team would have to surrender several minor league jewels to acquire him. The 28-year-old Wheeler is under club control through 2019, making him more appetizing to suitors than the half-season rentals on the market.

“I think they’ll trade Wheeler based on the interest from other clubs,” the source said.

Wheeler has pitched to a 3.61 ERA since June 1, consistently working deep into games for the Mets. The right-hander won’t start in the Subway Series, but is expected to pitch Monday against the Padres.

Jason Vargas’ return to the rotation is slated for Tuesday against the Padres at Citi Field. Mets officials had been considering rookie Corey Oswalt for that spot based on his recent outings. The lefty Vargas missed the past three weeks with a calf strain.

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Yoenis Cespedes’ expected return from the disabled list could make for interesting lineup decisions once the Subway Series concludes. The Mets will have the luxury of using Cespedes as the DH for the next three days at Yankee Stadium, but return to National League play Monday.

Manager Mickey Callaway this week suggested Cespedes would be returning to the Mets as the left fielder, despite the fact the veteran outfielder had planned to take grounders at first base during his rehab assignment. Cespedes started a game at first base Wednesday in the Gulf Coast League, but didn’t receive much action around the bag. If Cespedes were to play first base with any regularity it would displace Wilmer Flores, who has helped carry the Mets’ lineup over the past six weeks. Dominic Smith will be further buried with Cespedes’ return and could be optioned to Triple-A Las Vegas.

The Mets are 1-6 against the Yankees over the past two seasons.

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