RUMORS: Mets Are LINKED to MOST Stars on the Trade Market | Who's the BEST Fit to PROPEL the Mets?

The New York Mets are positioned for major trades: Pablo Lopez and Jarren Duran emerge as top targets. Can the Mets transform their roster and contend with bold offseason moves?

Host Ryan Finkelstein breaks down ESPN’s top 25 trade candidates, spotlighting the Mets’ pursuit of starting pitching and corner outfield upgrades. The discussion centers on Joe Ryan vs. Pablo Lopez, with insights on their contract situations, performance stats, and fit in Queens.  

Key topics include the likelihood of Jeff McNeil being traded, rumors around Freddy Peralta, and which outfielder—Jarren Duran, Byron Buxton, Luis Robert, Stephen Kwan, or Wilyer Abreu—could spark the Mets’ lineup.  

With the Mets linked to 13 of the top 25 available players, the question looms: will aggressive trades fuel a postseason run or signal a clubhouse shakeup?

Don’t miss this explosive look at the Mets’ potential blockbuster deals and roster evolution ahead of the Winter Meetings.
 

Read the full ESPN article on the top 25 players who could get traded: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/47166190/mlb-offseason-2025-2026-trade-candidate-player-rankings-skubal-marte-buxton-peralta

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