The New York Mets' summer sale appears to be on.
At least one rival executive has been told that the Mets will listen to offers for every player on their roster except Carson Benge, A.J. Ewing, Nolan McLean, Christian Scott, and Juan Soto, SNY's Chelsea Janes reports.
The Mets' plan to sell ahead of this year's trade deadline comes as no surprise. New York, owners of the sport's second-highest payroll, entered play Thursday sporting the second-worst record in the National League. Manager Carlos Mendoza was fired in late June.
Despite the team's struggles, the Mets do have several players who will appeal to contenders over the next few weeks. Right-hander Freddy Peralta, one of the team's biggest offseason acquisitions, is an impending free agent with plenty of playoff experience to add to a rotation. Relievers Brooks Raley and A.J. Minter would also be quality rental players.
Possible trade candidates who are under contract beyond 2026 include relievers Luke Weaver and Huascar Brazobán, as well as starter Clay Holmes. Weaver's been outstanding anchoring the bullpen in the first season of a two-year, $22-million deal. The 36-year-old Brazobán, meanwhile, is enjoying a career season and has two years of arbitration remaining.
Holmes, who's expected to return from a broken fibula soon, was one of the Mets' best starters early in the season before his injury. The 33-year-old is under contract for one more season at $12 million, but can opt out at the end of this season. Earlier this campaign he stated that he's "definitely open" to a midseason extension with the Mets.
Others who could potentially be dealt if the Mets found the right offer include utility player Brett Baty, catchers Francisco Alvarez and Luis Torrens, and infielder Ronny Mauricio.
What this means for some of New York's bigger stars, save for Soto, remains unclear. Infielder Bo Bichette could draw some interest after looking much more like himself at the plate in June following a slow start to his Mets tenure. However, the two-time AL hits leader owns a full no-trade clause as part of his $126-million contract, and can opt out after both this year and next.
Star shortstop Francisco Lindor, who has five years and $161 million remaining on his contract, is not expected to be moved, according to Janes.
The 2026 trade deadline is Aug. 3 at 6 p.m. ET.
