Mets at Crossroads Before Trade Deadline | New York Mets News

The Mets are in freefall with the fourth-worst record, forcing a frantic trade deadline push as they face a $360M payroll and mounting pressure. Their pitching staff is crumbling—starters averaging just 4.5 innings and relievers failing to protect leads—while even star Francisco Lindor shows signs of decline and comes with a hefty no-trade clause. Yet, young talents like Juan Soto, Carson Benge, Nolan McLean, and AJ Ewing are untouchable, seen as the future. With GM David Stearns at the helm, the Mets may need to sell now to rebuild, even if it means trading key pieces earlier than hoped. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/a645520ea0e2b079