Three players the New York Mets could move at trade deadline

The New York Mets reshaped their roster during the offseason as they looked to put 2025's second-half collapse behind them.

Instead, the Mets enter Monday with a 32-39 record, last in the NL East. Outfielder Juan Soto and utility men Jared Young and Eric Wagaman are the only players with at least one plate appearance to have an OPS+ over 100. The Mets have struggled to find consistency in the back of the rotation and bullpen. It would be easy to chalk the 2026 season up as a lost year.

And yet, the Mets are not yet willing to do so. The Mets are reportedly willing to wait as long as possible to see if they can turn their season around and return to contention. However, if the Mets do decide to sell, they could be one of the more interesting teams ahead of the Aug. 3 trade deadline.

Three potential trade pieces for New York Mets

1. Pitcher Freddy Peralta

In theory, the Mets want to lock Peralta in with a long-term extension. There is a great deal of familiarity with Peralta and president of baseball operations David Stearns. The problem is that Peralta does not want to discuss a long-term deal until after the season, leaving the Mets somewhat in limbo.

Any concerns about a long-term deal could disappear if the Mets are unable to get on track. Peralta would be one of the better starters on the trade market and could bring back a decent return. It is even possible that the Mets could bring him back on a long-term deal in free agency and get the best of both worlds.

2. Infielder Mark Vientos

A formerly well-regarded prospect, Vientos appeared to have broken out in 2024 when he posted a .266/.322/.516 batting line with 27 homers and 22 doubles in his 454 plate appearances. He has been awful since, posting a .227/.276/.397 batting line with 24 homers and 30 doubles in his 671 plate appearances since the start of the 2025 season.

Although the Mets are unlikely to get a significant return for Vientos, he may no longer be a part of their future. That does not mean he is devoid of value - Vientos has three-and-a-half years of team control remaining, can play either corner infield spot and can hit for power. He could simply need a change of scenery to fulfill his potential.

3. Relief pitcher A.J. Minter

Relief pitchers are always valuable at the trade deadline. That is especially the case with left-handed relievers who can handle high-leverage situations. Minter has filled a variety of roles in his career, even spending time as a closer when needed.

Minter has made only eight appearances this season as he missed the first two months of the season working his way back from lat surgery. However, he has been stellar when he has been on the mound, allowing an unearned run on four hits and a walk over his 7.1 innings, striking out seven. Minter should attract plenty of attention leading up to the deadline and could bring a decent return to New York.