Analyzing which Mets may be on the move at Trade Deadline

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With the Trade Deadline less than three weeks away, it appears the Mets are open for business.

According to multiple reports, New York has opened trade discussions with other teams and has very few untouchables as it moves toward a Aug. 3 Deadline sale. The Mets are reportedly willing to consider virtually anyone but superstar outfielder Juan Soto and youngsters Nolan McLean, Carson Benge, A.J. Ewing and Christian Scott.

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Here’s a breakdown of some potential Mets trade candidates and why they might (or might not) be on the move.

Relievers on the block

RHP
Contract status: Signed for 2027 ($12.5 million)
Why he could get traded: Relievers are always in high demand at the Trade Deadline, but this year’s supply of arms is looking a lot less desirable than the 2025 crop, especially if the Red Sox’s recent surge takes Aroldis Chapman off the table. Weaver, who has recorded a 2.03 ERA with a 0.83 WHIP this season, is one of the top relievers on the market and should bring back a nice return.
Why he might not: With Weaver under contract through 2027, the Mets may view him as a key piece for next season and prefer to hang onto him.

LHP
Contract status: Pending free agent
Why he could get traded: Minter is a proven lefty reliever with significant playoff experience on an expiring contract, making it all but certain he’ll be traded.
Why he might not: Barring an extension or an injury, Minter is as good as gone.

LHP
Contract status: Pending free agent
Why he could get traded: Another pending free agent, Raley doesn’t have as much of a postseason track record as Minter, but he’s been one of MLB’s best lefty relievers in recent years.
Why he might not: Much like Minter, Raley is pretty much guaranteed to be traded unless he gets hurt or signs a contract extension.

Starters in limbo

RHP
Contract status: Pending free agent
Why he could get traded: Peralta is in the final year of the contract extension he signed with the Brewers in February 2020 and is earning $8 million this season, making him an affordable option with upside for teams in need of rotation help. The right-hander’s ERA has jumped to 4.66 this season, but there should be plenty of contenders willing to bet on his potential after he recorded a 3.30 ERA with a 10.9 K/9 across 2021-25. His durability is also a plus, as he’s made 115 starts (tied for second most in MLB) since the beginning of ‘23. The Cubs are perhaps the most natural fit. Chicago's rotation has been ravaged by injuries this season, and Peralta played under Cubs manager Craig Counsell in Milwaukee.
Why he might not: Peralta was reportedly seeking a massive extension when he first joined the Mets, but it’s possible he’d be open to a lesser deal considering how much his stock has dropped. If the Mets believe this year is an outlier, perhaps they’ll revisit contract talks in an effort to keep him in the fold beyond 2026. But that seems unlikely.

RHP
Contract status: 2027 player option ($12 million)
Why he could get traded: Holmes is likely to opt out of his contract this offseason after proving himself as a starting pitcher over the past two years. A reliever prior to joining the Mets in free agency, Holmes posted a 3.53 ERA in 33 games (31 starts) last season and recorded a 2.39 ERA over nine starts this season before fracturing his right fibula on a comebacker in May. He’s expected back from the IL in August.
Why he might not: Even if he starts a rehab assignment soon, Holmes isn’t going to have much time to show potential suitors that he’s healthy. If he struggles at all, it could sink his trade value. Holmes also told The Athletic earlier this month that he was “definitely open” to signing an extension with New York, so that shouldn’t be ruled out.

Still part of the future?

C
Contract status: Controllable through 2029
Why he could get traded: MLB Pipeline’s No. 1 overall prospect at the time of his debut, Alvarez hasn’t lived up to those enormous expectations thus far. But he still has a lot of upside at 24 years old, and plenty of teams need catching help -- including the crosstown Yankees.
Why he might not: The Mets may be hesitant to give up on Alvarez this soon, particularly when they don’t have an MLB-ready backstop to replace him. New York does have veteran Luis Torrens signed through 2028, but he’s best suited for a backup role.

INF
Contract status: Controllable through 2029
Why he could get traded: A former highly touted prospect like Alvarez, Baty has gotten a lot of chances to show that his bat plays at the big league level. But aside from a 39-game stretch (7 HR, .880 OPS) to end 2025, he’s been decidedly below average as a hitter. On the plus side, he has shown the ability to play multiple positions over the past two years, so there could be teams that have interest in him as a utility man if New York decides it’s time to move on.
Why he might not: Baty is under team control for three more years after 2026, so the Mets don’t have to rush to move him if the offers aren’t to their liking.

Vets with complicated cases

SS
Contract status: Signed through 2031 ($32 million per year)
Why he could get traded: If the Mets really want to shake up their organization, this would be the way to do it, especially with rumors continuing to swirl about the relationship (or lack thereof) between Lindor and Soto. Lindor has struggled this season after missing substantial time with a fractured left hamate bone and a left calf strain, but he just had a three-year stretch with 95 homers, 91 steals, an .821 OPS and a Fielding Run Value of +23 from 2023-25. The upcoming offseason also features a less-than-stellar crop of position players, which could make teams more amenable to taking on Lindor's long-term deal than they might normally be.
Why he might not: Finding a club willing to give up young talent for Lindor when he's under contract for five-plus years and struggling like this could be difficult. The Mets could facilitate a trade by absorbing some money, but they likely aren’t going to move him without getting back a notable return.

3B
Contract status: 2027 and 2028 player options ($42 million each); $5 million buyout if he opts out
Why he could get traded: Right-handed bats are in short supply, and Bichette has rounded back into form over his past 51 games (.293/.330/.470 slash) after a terrible start at the plate. He’s also looked solid on defense in his first year at third base, can fill in at shortstop if need be and posted a .923 OPS in the 2025 World Series (including a three-run homer off Shohei Ohtani in Game 7) after missing seven weeks with a left knee injury. So there should at least be some interest in his services, depending on how much money the Mets are willing to eat.
Why he might not: Even if the Mets agree to cover a sizable portion of Bichette’s contract, the market for a player who has produced an 87 wRC+ and 0.8 WAR (per FanGraphs) this season probably isn’t going to be robust.

RHP
Contract status: Signed through 2028 ($15 million per year)
Why he could get traded: Williams may be sporting a 4.68 ERA this season, but as evidenced by his 97th percentile whiff rate, 98th percentile chase rate and 92nd percentile strikeout rate, he still has dominant stuff. There could be a team out there that believes the 31-year-old is just a minor tweak away from regaining the form he showed with the Brewers from 2020-24.
Why he might not: ERA often isn’t a great indicator of a pitcher’s true talent. But even with Williams’ strong peripherals, it might be difficult for teams to ignore the fact that he owns a 4.75 ERA since the beginning of 2025 and is averaging more than five walks per nine innings in ’26, all while having so much money left on his deal.