The Mets are gearing up for a major fire sale, with multiple trade rumors emerging in the lead-up to the August 3 deadline.
Mets reliever Luke Weaver is likely to be among the first to go, with the Brewers and Pirates being named as possible suitors. Weaver, 32, has been a highly effective bullpenner since converting from a starting role in 2024.
The Mets have already begun shedding talent, trading veteran lefty reliever A.J. Minter to the Twins for a pair of prospects. Minter, 32, will immediately fortify the struggling Minnesota bullpen.
Bruin Agbayani and Billy Amick are the prospects the Mets received in return, with Agbayani being a sixth-round choice in 2025 and Amick a former second-rounder with 23 home runs in 86 games at Double-A this season.
Mets lead decision-maker David Stearns is reportedly seeking a top-100 overall prospect in exchange for Freddy Peralta, a pending free agent who's struggled in 2026.
Peralta, 29, has a much stronger recent track record, with an ERA+ of 124 from 2023-25 and topping 30 starts and 200 strikeouts in each of those three seasons.
The Dodgers may have interest in acquiring Peralta's teammate, Clay Holmes, a 33-year-old right-hander who's close to returning from a fractured fibula. Holmes has a player option for 2027 in his contract.
The Dodgers are still eyeing Tigers ace Tarik Skubal, a back-to-back AL Cy Young winner. However, they may pivot to a rotation depth piece like Holmes if the price isn't right or if Detroit opts not to trade Skubal.
The Astros have been inquiring about Giants ace Logan Webb, but San Francisco continues to say he's not available in trade. The appeal of Webb is easy to see, given his three-time All-Star status and top-six finishes in the NL Cy Young vote.
The Cardinals will promote left-handed starter Quinn Mathews in time for him to take the mound on Saturday against the Blue Jays. Mathews, 25, has thrived in recent weeks thanks to improved control.
The promotion of Mathews hints at the likelihood of Dustin May being traded before the deadline. If that happens, Mathews could take May's spot in the St. Louis rotation.
The Dodgers' rotation is currently beset by injuries, making it highly likely that they'll add a starting pitcher by the August 3 deadline. With the Mets and other teams shedding talent, it's likely to be a busy few days in Major League Baseball.
Source: CBS