Mets commitment to roster impacts Cubs' trade deadline strategy
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 25, 2026, 5:40 AM
Last updated Jun 25, 2026
As the MLB trade deadline approaches on August 3, the New York Mets are not expected to sell key players. Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns stated they will give their team time to compete before deciding their direction. The Chicago Cubs are closely monitoring this situation, as they may need to acquire pitching help ahead of the deadline. However, Stearns' comments suggest the Cubs may not find the trade opportunities they hoped for from the Mets' roster.
- •Mets' trade plans could influence Cubs' roster moves.
- •David Stearns emphasizes giving current team time to compete.
- •Cubs likely need starting pitchers before the trade deadline.
- •Trade deadline is set for August 3.
- 5:40 AMYahoo Sports — Mets trade deadline plans could spoil Cubs chances of making postseason for one reason
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