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Trade Deadline Heats Up with Mets’ Sell-Off and Dodgers’ Rumored Targets
With the MLB trade deadline just three days away, activity is intensifying across the league, highlighted by the New York Mets beginning their anticipated sell-off and the Los Angeles Dodgers actively pursuing potential acquisitions. The Mets initiated their moves late Thursday, sending reliever A.J. Minter to the Twins in exchange for two prospects, signaling their intent to be significant sellers.
The Mets’ strategy involves making nearly every player available for trade, with exceptions reportedly being Juan Soto, Francisco Lindor, Carson Benge, A.J. Ewing, Nolan McLean, and Christian Scott. While Lindor had previously surfaced in trade discussions, a deal was not considered probable, partly due to his no-trade clause and five years remaining on his contract.
Among the players the Mets are actively shopping, Freddy Peralta appears to have a robust market, drawing interest from teams like the Cubs, Rays, Braves, and Phillies. Peralta was scratched from his Friday start against the Marlins as trade negotiations for the right-hander intensified, according to Mets manager Andy Green. Peralta and fellow pending free agent Brooks Raley are expected to be moved before Monday’s deadline.
Additionally, starter Clay Holmes and reliever Luke Weaver are projected to command significant returns for the Mets. Holmes, despite being sidelined since May 15 with a fractured right fibula, is nearing his return to the active roster, attracting attention from numerous contending teams. Meanwhile, the Los Angeles Dodgers are reportedly monitoring players such as Tarik Skubal and Teoscar Hernandez as the deadline approaches.
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