1 massive MLB trade deadline mistake Mets must avoid making

The New York Mets entered 2026 with one of the most expensive, star-studded rosters in baseball. Now, sitting at 36-51 with their manager fired and a veteran-heavy lineup that never clicked, they find themselves heading toward the August 3 trade deadline as one of the clearest sellers in the National League.

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