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New York Mets overhaul roster in 2026 trade deadline sell‑off
The New York Mets entered the August 3, 2026 MLB trade deadline as sellers, moving seven veteran players—including reliever Huascar Brazobán, pitcher Luke Weaver, and Brooks Raley—to Chicago, Pittsburgh, Philadelphia and other clubs. In return the club received eleven prospects such as infielder Jefferson Rojas, shortstop Sammy Stafura, outfielder Émilien Pitre and pitcher Gabe Davis, among others. President of baseball operations David Stearns said the moves were meant to rebuild the farm system and improve future competitiveness.
The Mets also kept both catchers, Francisco Alvarez and Luis Torrens, rejecting trade offers that demanded top‑prospect packages. After the sell‑off, the team promoted left‑handed reliever Jefry Yan to the major‑league roster, and he joined a revamped bullpen that featured debutant Nate Lavender. In the first game after the roster changes, New York defeated the Cleveland Guardians 6‑2, with Lavender posting a scoreless debut and the lineup delivering three home runs.
The Mets remain at the bottom of the National League East and are projected to miss the postseason for a second straight year, but the influx of young talent and bullpen additions are positioned as the foundation for a turnaround in coming seasons.
Entities
Chicago White Sox · David Stearns · Gabe Davis · Huascar Brazobán · Jefferson Rojas · Jefry Yan · New York Mets · Zac Thornton · Zach Franklin
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Mets traded Freddy Peralta to the Tampa Bay Rays for outfielder Aidan Smith, pitcher Gary Gill Hill and infielder Émilien Pitre. foxsportsradionewjersey.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Mets traded Brooks Raley to the Philadelphia Phillies for outfielder John Spikerman and pitcher Luke Gabrysh. foxsportsradionewjersey.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Mets sent pitcher Luke Weaver to the Pittsburgh Pirates for infielder Sammy Stafura. foxsportsradionewjersey.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The Mets promoted left‑handed pitcher Jefry Yan to the major‑league roster after the trade deadline. nytimespost.com · www.mlbtraderumors.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The Mets kept catchers Francisco Alvarez and Luis Torrens, turning down trade offers that required a top‑prospect package. heavy.com · www.nytimes.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The New York Mets traded reliever Huascar Brazobán to the Chicago White Sox for prospects Gabe Davis and Zach Franklin. www.thebiglead.com · www.nytimes.com · foxsportsradionewjersey.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] In their first game after the sell‑off, the Mets beat the Cleveland Guardians 6‑2, with debutant reliever Nate Lavender posting a scoreless inning.
- [● 2 SOURCES] The Mets acquired eleven prospects, including Jefferson Rojas, Sammy Stafura, Émilien Pitre and others, in exchange for seven veteran players. foxsportsradionewjersey.com · metsmerizedonline.com