What happened: The Mets enter the second half of the season in sell mode, working through which players they view as likely to move before the Aug. 3 trade deadline as they look to retool for a faster return to contention in 2027.

Why it matters: New York sits at 36-52, well off the playoff pace, continuing the deadline evaluation Wire Report has tracked since the same top 100 trade candidates rundown Passan and McDaniel published last month. Detroit's Tarik Skubal remains the top rotation arm still on the board if the Tigers ultimately move him, a factor that shapes how much value other available starters can fetch.

What to watch: Mets open the second half hosting the Phillies with three weeks remaining before the Aug. 3 deadline.