The Mets are expected to be active sellers at the 2026 MLB trade deadline. Here’s the latest news and rumors…
July 25, 11:35 a.m.
On Friday, starter Clay Holmes spoke with reporters about his future with the Mets and noted there has not been “a ton” of progress on a contract extension ahead of the trade deadline.
With it sounding like Holmes is prepared for a trade, league front office execs indicated to SNY contributor Jim Duquette that he is “likely” to be traded before the Aug. 3 deadline.
Additionally, Duquette reported that reliever Luke Weaver “has become the top arm available and it’s also ‘highly likely’ he will be traded as well.”
Weaver has another year on his contract that runs through the 2027 season, while Holmes has a player option for 2027 worth $12 million that he is expected to decline to enter free agency.
July 22, 9:12 a.m.
There are multiple teams with “preliminary interest” in outfielder Luis Robert Jr., per Will Sammon and Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic.
The Mets hold a $20 million team option for the 2027 season on Robert, who recently returned after being out since April 27 due to a back injury.
With New York all but certain to decline that option if Robert remains on the team through the end of the year, trading him before the deadline makes sense.
Robert hit a mammoth 451-foot homer on Tuesday night against the Brewers in Milwaukee and played strong defense in center field, showcasing the upside that should be of interest to contending teams.
Potentially complicating matters is that Robert still has a relatively significant amount owed to him this season, which could possibly make a deal tough unless the Mets eat a portion of that money.
July 20, 9:35 a.m.
White Sox special assistant Nick Hostelter has been sent to “keep tabs” on Mets right-hander Clay Holmes, reports Bob Nightengale of USA Today.
Holmes is working his way back from a freak injury to his fibula that he suffered when he was struck by a line drive on May 15.
There is mutual interest between Holmes and the Mets on a potential extension, SNY MLB Insider Chelsea Janes recently reported.
However, if the two sides are unable to come to an agreement, it is very likely that Holmes will be dealt ahead of the deadline.
That’s because Holmes holds a $12 million player option for the 2027 season that he is all but certain to decline.
Holmes, 33, has a 2.39 ERA and 1.10 WHIP in 52.2 innings over nine starts this season.
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