Mets Demand Full Price for Trade Assets | New York Mets News

The Mets are trading like a rebuild-minded team, refusing to absorb salary for their players — a sharp turn from last year’s contract-eating moves. For the Mariners, who need a power bat and a reliable reliever, this creates a major hurdle. Players like Luis Robert Jr. or Devin Williams are now off the table unless Seattle’s willing to shoulder full contracts. With Castillo as their most likely trade chip — a pitcher owed millions through 2027 — Seattle hopes to shed payroll and add offense. But the Mets aren’t biting: they want to shed veteran contracts, not take on more. If Seattle wants Castillo, they’ll likely have to trade premium prospects — essentially paying twice — to make it happen. 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/2e77956cd88899a9