The New York Mets are officially open for business, and by 'business,' I mean they are selling off anyone who isn't nailed down. President of baseball operations David Stearns is ready to purge that underperforming roster, with huge names like third baseman Bo Bichette, shortstop Francisco Lindor, and pitcher Freddy Peralta all being made available. SNY even reported that "no one has said (Lindor) is off the table," which, for a five-time All-Star still owed a fortune, is just wild.
Flushing's Fall From Grace
This team is in a mess, plain and simple. After Thursday night's 4-1 win over the Phillies, the Mets still sit at a dismal 41-57 record, a staggering 15.5 games behind the NL East-leading Atlanta Braves. They are 11.5 games out of the Wild Card race, one of only five clubs in the entire league, three in the NL and two in the AL, that are at least 10 games out after the All-Star break. When you are that far behind, you gotta make moves. Stearns is clearly looking to drive up prices, holding onto Juan Soto, Nolan McLean, Carson Benge, AJ Ewing, and Christian Scott as his only truly untouchable pieces. Everyone else, it seems, is fair game.The Troubled Trio on the Block
Bo Bichette, a big offseason acquisition, was supposed to be a game-changer. Instead, he became a scapegoat for the Mets' misery, slumping through the first six weeks with a .210 batting average, two homers, and 18 RBI by May 17. His offense has picked up some, with 51 RBI entering the second half, but his brand is "soiled" in New York. If he isn't traded by the August 3 deadline, all eyes will turn to his $5 million opt-out clause. Then there's Francisco Lindor, the two-time Gold Glover in his sixth season. He's battled health all year, with a broken hamate and calf strain, limiting him to just 40 first-half games and a .216/.298/.373 slash line. His defensive effort has even been questioned, which is a huge red flag. The biggest hurdle? After this season, Lindor's 10-year, $341 million deal still has five seasons left. SNY's Jim Duquette flat out said, "One team said the contact is immovable." Oof. Both Bichette and Lindor went 0-for-4 on Thursday, which certainly doesn't help the optics.Ace Aspirations and What's Next
Freddy Peralta was brought in this offseason as a potential ace, but his 4.66 ERA tells a different story. He hasn't earned a win since June 14, piling up a 6.39 ERA in his five June starts. In his first three July starts, he gave up a combined 10 runs on 16 hits and couldn't even get past the fifth inning. This is a guy who went 28-15 combined in 2024 and 2025! What happened? He's set to pitch Monday against the Milwaukee Brewers. This isn't just a team reshaping, it's a full-blown demolition for the Mets. This next week is going to be absolutely wild as Stearns tries to get anything he can for these guys.This article was created with AI assistance and reviewed by Seattle On Tap editorial staff. Always verify information with official team sources.