Mets demand top prospects as they prepare for trade deadline

As the July 2026 MLB trade deadline approaches, the New York Mets are poised to become sellers due to their struggles in the NL East and Wild Card standings. Reports indicate that the Mets seek to acquire the best minor-league prospects available, regardless of position or proximity to the majors. Key players such as Freddy Peralta and Brooks Raley could be among those traded. The Mets will focus on maximizing return for any player they deal, seeking top prospect packages from interested teams rather than specific positional needs.

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