Mets are open to trading 1 surprising player

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Mets are open to trading 1 surprising player

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports | By Grey Papke | Last updated Jul 17, 2026 12:29 PM ET

The New York Mets are finally ready to blow up their roster, and that includes one somewhat surprising name.

The Mets have begun to inform other teams that they are essentially making their entire roster available for trade with the exception of Juan Soto and their top young stars. According to Jon Heyman of the New York Post, that includes Bo Bichette, a player the Mets just signed in the offseason.

Lindor and Bichette trades aren’t thought especially likely but they’re in discussions, as is any desirable player not among the 5 Mets considered off-limits @JimDuquetteGM and @chelsea_janes also noted Lindor in talks https://t.co/u2pNIcDpb6
— Jon Heyman (@JonHeyman) July 17, 2026

Bichette is signed through 2028, though he can opt out of his deal after this season or next. However, he carries with him a $42 million annual salary, and the Mets might have to cover some of that in order to get a worthwhile return. That is one reason why, as Heyman notes, a Bichette trade is not necessarily seen as likely.

Further complicating the situation is the fact that Bichette is having a poor first season in New York. Entering play Friday, he is hitting just .253 with 10 home runs and posting some of the worst offensive numbers of his career. The Mets may get more use out of him by simply hanging onto him and hoping that both he and the team rebound in 2027.

The Mets have very few untouchables on their roster. Expect them to be a hub of trade activity leading up to the August 3 trade deadline.

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