MLB Trade Rumors: Mets Shopping Infielders To Boost Another Area Of Need
According to The Athletic's Will Sammon, the Mets have made Brett Baty, Mark Vientos, Ronny Mauricio, and Luisangel Acuña available in trade talks. With Jeff McNeil, Francisco Lindor, and Pete Alonso locked into everyday roles, the Mets simply don’t have enough at-bats to go around, and they’re hoping to flip this positional depth into much-needed bullpen help.
Brett Baty in the month of July (16 G):
— SNY Mets (@SNY_Mets) July 22, 2025
🔹 .282 AVG
🔹 3 HR
🔹 .908 OPS
Defensively, Baty ranks 7th this season among 3B in OAA despite playing less games at the position than nearly every other 3B in the top 15 pic.twitter.com/bTInCAeqth
Mets Ready to Trade Infielders to Address Bullpen Needs
While Baty may hold the most current value, Vientos, Mauricio, and Acuña have all drawn interest despite inconsistent performances. Vientos, last season’s breakout slugger, has struggled in 2025 and is viewed more as a DH than a reliable third baseman. Mauricio’s raw tools remain appealing, but he’s been erratic at the plate post-ACL recovery. Acuña has flashed defensive versatility, but his bat hasn’t developed as hoped. The Mets are prioritizing relievers with team control, targeting names like David Bednar, Mason Miller, and Jhoan Duran, though the cost to acquire such arms is high.
Known center fielder Jeff McNeil makes a spectacular grab! pic.twitter.com/dGTZYbq6y6
— Talkin’ Baseball (@TalkinBaseball_) July 19, 2025
The Mets are unlikely to add another starter unless it’s a true playoff ace, and their bullpen remains the top focus. If they can’t land a reliever via trade, top prospects like Blade Tidwell and Brandon Sproat could be fast-tracked into shorter MLB roles. But with a tight NL East race against the Philadelphia Phillies, the pressure is on GM David Stearns to turn one of these young infielders into immediate value without mortgaging the future.
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