Apr 4, 2025; New York City, New York, USA; New York Mets owner Steve Cohen on the field before the Mets home opener against the Toronto Blue Jays at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images Brad Penner-Imagn Images

Rival GM reveals why Mets are 'dangerous' to deal with at trade deadline

Originally posted on New York Mets on SI | By Grant Young | Last updated Jun 21, 2025 8:00 AM ET

While the New York Mets have managed to secure several high-level free agents since Steve Cohen took over as the team's owner in 2020, them signing superstar slugger Juan Soto to the biggest contract in sports history last offseason felt like the final proof that this Mets club has turned over a new leaf in terms of being a top destination.

The culture and atmosphere Cohen has created (not to mention the money he's willing to spend) have turned Citi Field into a desired landing spot. And with David Stearns making the personnel decisions, the Mets have quickly become one of the National League's most formidable clubs.

But they also don't need to rely solely on free agency and trades to improve their roster. Their once barren farm system is now stocked with promising young prospects, especially when it comes to pitchers.

The Mets now have 5 Top 100 Prospects According to MLB Pipeline.

Jett Williams (47)
Brandon Sproat (63)
Carson Benge (84)
Jonah Tong (95)
Nolan McLean (100)

Big Improvement From Last Year. pic.twitter.com/pf1rZW3eXL
— NYMNathan (@NYMNathan) June 17, 2025

All of these factors have turned the Mets into a juggernaut entering the July 31 trade deadline. And this was conveyed by a June 20 article from Ken Rosenthal and Will Sammon of The Athletic, excerpts of which have since been shared in an article from Bridget Hyland of NJ Advance Media.

“Such depth, especially with arms that other clubs like, makes [the Mets] all the more dangerous when you add that they can probably take on money because of their owner and they’re led by David Stearns in a good front office,” an anonymous National League general manager was quoted saying to Rosenthal and Sammon, per Hyland's article.

Both the Padres and Diamondbacks feature two quality starting pitchers who are eligible for free agency.

And both are run by GMs who are more inclined to buy than sell.@Ken_Rosenthal and @WillSammon on what we're hearing about their deadline plans ⤵️https://t.co/AZ9nSrnKfB pic.twitter.com/X6VDTKr457
— The Athletic (@TheAthletic) June 20, 2025