# New York Mets 2026 trade deadline moves

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/new-york-mets-2026-trade-deadline-moves
> Updated: 2026-08-03T05:31:12.000Z. Sources: 16. Developments: 2.

In late July 2026 the Mets added 19‑year‑old infielder Bruin Agbayani from the Twins, sending veteran reliever A.J. Minter to Minnesota. A few days later the club entered the August 3 deadline as sellers, trading reliever Huascar Brazobán, pitcher Luke Weaver, Brooks Raley and other veterans to Chicago, Pittsburgh, Philadelphia and additional clubs. In return the Mets received eleven prospects, including infielder Jefferson Rojas, shortstop Sammy Stafura, outfielder Émilien Pitre and pitchers Gabe Davis and Zach Franklin. President of baseball operations David Stearns said the moves were aimed at rebuilding the farm system.

The Mets kept both catchers, Francisco Alvarez and Luis Torrens, rejecting trade offers that demanded top‑prospect packages. The roster overhaul opened a spot for left‑handed reliever Jefry Yan, who was promoted to the major‑league bullpen alongside debutant Nate Lavender. In the first game after the changes New York defeated the Cleveland Guardians 6‑2, with Lavender posting a scoreless debut and the lineup hitting three home runs.

The team remains at the bottom of the National League East and is projected to miss the postseason for a second straight year, but the influx of young talent and the revamped bullpen are presented as the foundation for a future turnaround. Analysts also noted the potential of left‑hander Zac Thornton for a future rotation role.

## Claims

- The New York Mets traded reliever Huascar Brazobán to the Chicago White Sox for prospects Gabe Davis and Zach Franklin. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The Mets acquired eleven prospects, including Jefferson Rojas, Sammy Stafura, Émilien Pitre and others, in exchange for seven veteran players. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The Mets promoted left‑handed pitcher Jefry Yan to the major‑league roster after the trade deadline. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The Mets kept catchers Francisco Alvarez and Luis Torrens, turning down trade offers that required a top‑prospect package. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The Mets sent pitcher Luke Weaver to the Pittsburgh Pirates for infielder Sammy Stafura. (single source)
- The Mets traded Brooks Raley to the Philadelphia Phillies for outfielder John Spikerman and pitcher Luke Gabrysh. (single source)
- The Mets traded Freddy Peralta to the Tampa Bay Rays for outfielder Aidan Smith, pitcher Gary Gill Hill and infielder Émilien Pitre. (single 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. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-08-03: New York Mets overhaul roster in 2026 trade deadline sell‑off

The Mets traded seven veterans for eleven prospects at the 2026 deadline, kept catchers Alvarez and Torrens, promoted reliever Jefry Yan, and won 6‑2 over the Guardians with a new bullpen debut.

12 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/chicago-white-sox-acquire-reliever-huascar-brazobn-from-new-york-mets

### 2026-07-31: Bruin Agbayani joins New York Mets in trade

19‑year‑old infielder Bruin Agbayani, son of former Met Benny Agbayani, was traded from the Twins to the New York Mets for reliever A.J. Minter.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bruin-agbayani-joins-new-york-mets-in-trade

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