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Mets confirm no plans to pay down contracts at MLB trade deadline

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 17, 2026, 11:12 PM

Last updated Jul 17, 2026

Mets confirm no plans to pay down contracts at MLB trade deadline
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The New York Mets have indicated they will not pay down contracts ahead of the August 3 MLB trade deadline. This decision is a departure from their actions during the 2023 deadline, where they took on significant salary to facilitate trades involving Max Scherzer and Justin Verlander. Informed by a rival executive, the Mets are open to trade discussions for most of their roster, excluding a few young stars. Freddy Peralta has been mentioned as a potential trade candidate. The Mets aim for better prospects without incurring heavy financial adjustments this time around.

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  • •Mets do not plan to pay down contracts during the 2026 trade deadline.
  • •They previously took on over $85 million in 2023 to trade star pitchers.
  • •The Mets are reportedly open to trading most players except young stars.
  • •Freddy Peralta might be among the players available for trade.
  • •The trade deadline is set for August 3 at 6 p.m.
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  • 11:12 PMYahoo Sports — Mets 'have no desire to pay down contracts' at 2026 MLB trade deadline: report
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The New York Mets reportedly 'have no desire to pay down contracts' at the 2026 MLB trade deadline.

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