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 the trade deadline comes as no surprise. New York, which owns MLB's second-highest payroll, entered play Thursday sporting the second-worst record in the National League. The club fired manager Carlos Mendoza in late June.
Despite their struggles, the Mets do have several players who will appeal to contenders. 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 serve as 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 in anchoring the bullpen during 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 sustaining the injury. The 33-year-old is under contract for one more season at $12 million but can opt out at the end of this year. He recently stated that he's "definitely open" to signing a midseason extension with New York.
Others who could be dealt for the right offer include utility player Brett Baty, catchers Francisco Alvarez and Luis Torrens, and infielder Ronny Mauricio.
What this means for New York's stars, save for Soto, remains unclear. Bo Bichette could draw 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.
The Mets will take phone calls on both Bichette and star shortstop Francisco Lindor, who has five years and $161 million remaining on his contract after this one. However, both infielders are expected to finish the season in Flushing, according to Jon Heyman of the New York Post.
The trade deadline is Aug. 3 at 6 p.m. ET.
