Mets move into sell mode, wall off five names before deadline

Lindor still viewed as a long shot to be dealt

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Jul 171 min read

https://t.co/UuxEAsBuGG MLB Insider: Mets have moved into sell mode, via league sources. Word is they’ll consider basic Via @JonHeyman on X

What happened: The Mets have shifted into sell mode ahead of the Aug. 3 trade deadline, per league sources cited by Jon Heyman. The club is willing to discuss moving almost anyone except Juan Soto, Carson Benge, AJ Ewing, Nolan McLean and Christian Scott. Francisco Lindor remains attached to the roster, viewed as a long shot to move.

Why it matters: New York enters the deadline stretch at 37-52, well outside contention, pushing the front office toward a broader sell-off than in recent years. The Mets beat the Phillies 4-1, pulling the season series to 2-2 even as Philadelphia sits atop the division race the Mets have exited.

By the numbers: The Mets are 37-52 this season, riding a one-game win streak after going 3-2 in their last five. Philadelphia is 47-42 with a one-game losing streak. The season series is now tied 2-2 after Thursday's result.

What to watch: Watch which arms and relievers move as the Mets work the phones toward Aug. 3, and whether Lindor's name resurfaces as a real deadline conversation rather than speculation.

Sources

@JonHeyman 2026-07-17T13:50:00.037844+00:00

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