Mets becoming deadline sellers at right time — with a lot likely on table
The New York Mets have entered the trade deadline as sellers, according to league sources. The team appears to have multiple players they can offer despite lacking a high-priced veteran on an expiring contract. Analysts suggest the current market conditions could allow the Mets to receive favorable returns.
- ▪League sources confirm the Mets are actively selling at the trade deadline.
- ▪The organization has a depth of tradeable assets even without a marquee veteran on an expiring deal.
- ▪The current market is described as a sellers’ market, potentially enabling overpay for incoming talent.
- ▪Player values are relatively uniform across teams, making negotiations challenging.
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Jon Heyman Mets becoming deadline sellers at right time — with a lot likely on table By Jon Heyman Published July 16, 2026, 8:27 p.m. ET Mets starter Clay Holmes throws earlier this season. Corey Sipkin for New York Post The Mets’ deadline sale is on now, according to league sources, and they just may be in luck. And I’m really not kidding about the rare good fortune either. Access the Mets beat like never before Don’t miss Mike Puma’s text messages from Queens and beyond — he’s giving Sports+ subscribers the inside buzz on the Mets. Sign up Now As a seller — and executives with other teams say the Mets are indeed making calls as a seller now — they might be able to negotiate some decent overpays in the what’s expected to an extreme sellers’ market.
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