The New York Mets’ World Series aspirations have totally evaporated, and now it’s official: FOX Sports’ Ken Rosenthal is reporting the team is gearing up for a massive roster overhaul, expecting them to make at least six trades before the MLB Trade Deadline. Disappointment is through the roof in Queens, and the focus has completely shifted to selling. This isn’t just a tweak, folks, this is a full-blown fire sale, and it’s happening fast.
Starting Pitchers Headed For The Exit
Rosenthal didn’t pull any punches, directly naming starting pitchers Freddy Peralta and Clay Holmes as key guys on the move. Holmes, man, what a situation. He’s got that player option, which he’s almost certainly going to decline. Why? Because even coming off a significant injury, he’s going to be in high demand. It’s like what we saw last year with Shane Bieber. The Mets aren’t even trying to give Holmes an extension, so you know they’re ready to deal him for whatever they can get. Peralta’s another big name that’s clearly on the block as they pivot hard to selling mode.
Bullpen Assets And What They’re Chasing
But it’s not just the starters. Rosenthal says the Mets’ bullpen might hold their most valuable trade chips. Luke Weaver is one of those guys, and he’s going to be super attractive because he’s got another year of team control. That’s gold for any team looking to bolster their relief corps. Plus, the lefty relievers, A.J. Minter and Brooks Raley, are also likely to be available. We all know how crazy the demand for relievers gets at the deadline, so these guys could fetch a decent return. Luis Robert Jr. and Tyrone Taylor also popped up in the conversation, meaning the Mets are looking to clear out a lot of current roster spots.
Here’s the kicker, though: the Mets might not just be looking for prospects. Rosenthal believes they could target MLB-ready talent, all with an eye on being competitive again in 2027. It’s an interesting strategy, trying to fast-track back into contention instead of a full rebuild. However, with players on expiring contracts, getting a haul of prospects back might still be the most realistic outcome. This deadline is going to be wild for them.
The next few weeks leading up to the deadline are going to define the Mets’ next few years. Get ready for some serious moves out of New York.
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Originally reported by Fox Sports.
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