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Five Mets Who Could Potentially Be Traded

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Logan VanDine | Last updated Jun 25, 2026 1:15 PM ET

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The first trade domino fell for the New York Mets late last night.

Despite it being six weeks until the MLB trade deadline, the Mets traded their longest-tenured player, David Peterson, to the Chicago Cubs on Wednesday in exchange for top prospect Cole Mathis.

With the Mets 14.5 games back in the NL East standings and nine games out of the third and final Wild Card Spot in the National League, 2026 is likely a wrap in Flushing. That means New York may not be done making more significant trades between now and the August 3 deadline.

So who could be the next player or players on the move for the Mets?

Freddy Peralta

When the Mets acquired Freddy Peralta from the Milwaukee Brewers in the offseason, the expectation was that he would be the ace of their staff. Peralta, however, has been anything but an ace.

Through 16 starts this season, the two-time All-Star is 5-6 with a 4.83 ERA, 83 strikeouts and a WHIP of 1.39 across 85.2 innings. Peralta is also coming off the worst start of his career last Saturday when he gave up 10 earned runs in just 2.2 innings against the Philadelphia Phillies.

Despite giving up two prospects to acquire Peralta, the Mets may have no choice but to move on from him. With the right-hander slated to be a free agent at the end of the season, I see no scenario where the Mets re-sign Peralta to a long-term contract, resulting in New York opting to cut ties with him at the trade deadline.

A.J. Minter

May 26, 2026; New York City, New York, USA; New York Mets relief pitcher AJ Minter (33) pitches in the ninth inning against the Cincinnati Reds at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn ImagesWendell Cruz-Imagn Images

A.J. Minter is finally healthy and that means teams are expected to show interest in the veteran reliever. Minter's first season in New York was cut short last year after he underwent surgery due to a left lat tear. Minter, though, has since returned from the injured list and it would be a shock if the Mets don't entertain offers.

The 32-year-old is in the final year of his contract with the Mets and has yet to allow an earned run in his 12 outings this season. Minter has been a huge lift for a Mets bullpen that has performed very well this year.

With all that being said, it just doesn't make sense for the Mets to hold on to Minter past the trade deadline, with him being a free agent at season's end.

Bo Bichette

Jun 24, 2026; New York City, New York, USA; New York Mets third baseman Bo Bichette (19) hits a solo home run during the sixth inning against the Chicago Cubs at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn ImagesVincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

This will certainly be an interesting decision for the Mets to make. Bo Bichette signed a three-year, $126 million deal in the offseason with New York to be their starting third baseman.

Bichette's contract has opt-outs after the first two seasons, so he is essentially playing on a one-year contract. After getting off to a dismal start with the Mets, Bichette has since heated up at the plate.

Over his last 13 games, the 28-year-old is batting .388 with five home runs and 11 RBI. It may, unfortunately, be too little too late for the Mets. It would be a total shock if Bichette doesn't opt out of his contract at the end of the season to seek a long-term deal. Teams will be calling and it just wouldn't make sense to hold on to Bichette, who may be gone from the Mets one way or another.

Brooks Raley

Jun 21, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; New York Mets relief pitcher Brooks Raley (25) throws a pitch against the Philadelphia Phillies in the seventh inning at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Ross-Imagn ImagesKyle Ross-Imagn Images

Another Mets lefty reliever could also be on the move, along with Minter. That, of course, is Brooks Raley, who has been one of New York's most consistent relievers.

Through 32 appearances this season, Raley is 2-2 with a 2.48 ERA, 31 strikeouts and a 1.31 WHIP in 29 innings pitched. But just like Minter, Raley will be a free agent after this season. The 37-year-old has been a huge boost out of the bullpen for the Mets, but if a trade fit is there, expect the Mets to pounce.

Clay Holmes

May 15, 2026; New York City, New York, USA; New York Mets pitcher Clay Holmes (35) delivers a pitch during the fifth inning against the New York Yankees at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn ImagesVincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

Did you forget about this guy? Yes, there is certainly a chance Clay Holmes could be traded before the deadline. Prior to landing on the injured list back in May with a broken fibula, Holmes logged an impeccable 2.39 ERA across nine starts and proved to be the ace of the Mets' staff.

Given his utter dominance before landing on the IL, it does beg the question of why New York would want to trade Holmes in the first place. The prime factor is that the right-hander has an opt-out in his contract after this season, and while he has not publicly announced whether he would exercise that option, it's still a possibility.

With Holmes not needing surgery for his broken fibula, he is expected to be back around the beginning of August. The Mets could consider moving on from Holmes if the asking price is right.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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