Mets acquire 13 players in trade deadline deals, bolstering their farm system
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 3, 2026, 11:50 PM
Last updated Aug 3, 2026
The New York Mets completed eight trades ahead of Monday's trade deadline, sending out eight players and acquiring 13 new talents. President of baseball operations David Stearns expressed excitement about the prospects added, highlighting their fit for the organization and potential impact on future seasons. Notable acquisitions include infielder Jefferson Rojas from the Cubs and shortstop Sammy Stafura from the Pirates, both ranked highly by their previous teams. Stearns emphasized the importance of these decisions for improving the Mets' overall talent pool.
- •Mets traded eight players for 13 new ones before the trade deadline.
- •Jefferson Rojas is the top-ranked prospect acquired at No. 63 overall.
- •Sammy Stafura adds significant defensive and offensive potential.
- •Stearns believes these trades will enhance the organization's future success.
- 11:50 PMYahoo Sports — Mets' David Stearns on prospects acquired in trade deadline deals: 'We added a tremendous amount of talent'
"After the trade deadline passed, president of baseball operations David Stearns met with reporters via Zoom to discuss what was accomplished during the busy day.
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