A surreal scene unfolded in the visiting clubhouse Wednesday at Petco Park, moments after the Mets’ 5-0 loss to the Padres. As players milled around the clubhouse showering and dressing, some made their way over to reliever José Buttó,

The New York Mets made a decisive, high-stakes move Wednesday, acquiring veteran reliever Tyler Rogers from the San Francisco Giants in exchange for right-hander José Buttó, top outfield prospect Drew Gilbert, and promising pitching prospect Blade Tidwell.

On the eve of the deadline, the Mets and Giants completed a trade that will send standout submariner Tyler Rogers to Queens. In a package that contains plenty of prospect name value, big league reliever José Buttó plus Drew Gilbert and Blade Tidwell will head to San Francisco.