Mets prepare to sell assets ahead of trade deadline chaos
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 18, 2026, 5:53 AM
Last updated Jul 18, 2026
The New York Mets are officially sellers ahead of the 2026 trade deadline, with numerous trade candidates available. The team is leveraging a favorable market as they shop players, potentially completing multiple deals. This strategy aims to replenish the roster with young talent, as the Mets currently find themselves out of playoff contention. The focus is on leveraging their deep inventory to secure top prospects and draft capital. Fans should anticipate an active trading period before the deadline.
- •Mets are actively shopping players as the trade deadline approaches.
- •Market conditions favor sellers, which benefits New York's leverage.
- •Clay Holmes, Bo Bichette, and Freddy Peralta are among trade targets.
- •The front office aims to acquire prospects and clear salary space.
- •Fans can expect major roster changes by the end of July.
- 5:53 AMYahoo Sports — Mets Must Sell Assets Before Deadline Chaos Hits
"The Mets are officially sellers at the 2026 deadline with a stacked roster of trade candidates ready for an extreme sellers' market.
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