5 Mets Pitchers Who Could Be on the Trade Block as June Winds Down
5 Mets Pitchers Who Could Be on the Trade Block as June Winds Down
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New York MetsJune is winding down, and still, the Mets remain halfway underwater, seconds away from completely drowning. Their approach to the trade deadline remains as stubborn as ever, and they are still unsure if they want to give up on the 2026 season and re-fill their farm system by offloading expiring contracts.
Unfortunately, the Mets will have no choice but to do so, with several players hitting free agency following the season. With that, here are five players who could be on the trade block just over a month before the Aug. 3 deadline.
1. Freddy Peralta, SP
While the former Brewer has struggled in his lone year with the Mets, Freddy Prelta will likely find himself pitching for a new organization come August as he approaches free agency following the 2026 season.
President of Baseball Operations David Stearns knew the risk when trading for Peralta, unloading top prospects for a player who’d be commanding a big-time contract following only one season. The 30-year-old holds a 5-6 record through 16 starts with a 4.83 ERA, allowing 10 earned runs in his most recent start against the Phillies over the weekend. Many teams will likely call the Mets at the deadline looking to add an experienced pitcher capable of upgrading their rotation.
Potential Freddy Peralta trade destinations: Cubs, Athletics, White Sox
2. A.J. Minter, RP
A.J. Minter has been dominant since returning from the injured list on May 26, appearing in 10 games without allowing an earned run while holding an impressive 0.556 WHIP. Minter will hit the open market following this season, making it very easy for the Mets to move on at the deadline.
The 32-year-old will likely be the most sought-after lefty available for trade—especially with 20 postseason appearances and a 2021 World Series ring in his possession.
Potential A.J. Minter trade destinations: Brewers, Orioles, Yankees
3. Brooks Raley, RP
Another consistent and experienced lefty on an expiring contract, the Mets would be silly not to move on.
Brooks Raley has been a staple of the Mets bullpen over the last several seasons, serving as an underrated option who could be relied upon at any time. In 2026, the 37-year-old has been one of the league’s best relievers, holding a 1.93 ERA in 31 appearances along with a 1.250 WHIP.
Like Minter, Raley will be one of the more attractive options available for teams with World Series aspirations.
Potential Brooks Raley trade destinations: Cubs, Brewers, Guardians
4. Huascar Brazoban, RP
Unlike the first three options, Huascar Brazobán holds attractive team control, making him a potential option for the Mets to unload while he produces at his absolute best. Brazobán burst onto the scene with the Mets last season, showing promise before suffering injuries and being a victim of overworked outings.
Huascar Brazobán gets out of trouble in the 6th! pic.twitter.com/cVri2A8u14
— SNY (@SNYtv) April 19, 2026
In 2026, the 36-year-old has been one of the best relievers in baseball, going 4-1 in 32 appearances along with a 1.91 ERA while holding opposing batters to a .150 batting average. As mentioned, Brazobán is 36. It’s not like he’s in his late 20s with team control. He likely holds similar value to Minter and Raley because of his age, but has a slight advantage since there’s team control through 2030.
Potential Huascar Brazobán trade destinations: Rangers, Mariners, Blue Jays
5. Clay Holmes, SP
Last but not least, Clay Holmes.
The former closer-turned-starter has become a top-tier option for the Mets, but has been out since mid-May with a fractured fibula. With a player option following the 2026 season, there was some reason to believe the veteran would opt out to find a larger contract. In nine starts this season, Holmes holds a 4-4 record with a 2.39 ERA while posting a 1.101 WHIP.
Holmes is set to begin throwing around July 1, per the New York Post's Jon Heyman, setting his timetable to potentially return by Aug. 3. At the deadline, teams will likely hold heavy interest in the former Yankee.
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JASON PETRUCCIJason Petrucci is a writer for the New York Mets OnSI, specializing in game coverage, breaking news, prospect analysis, and feature stories surrounding the organization. He also covers the Mets for SleeperMets and serves as the men’s basketball beat reporter and sports editor at St. John’s University, where he is a member of the Class of 2028.
Follow Jpet_7Badenoch blasts 'moaning' female Labour MPs over Burnham jobs 'quota'
Kemi Badenoch has told Labour women to earn a job in Andy Burnham's Cabinet instead of demanding they are handed jobs because of their gender.
The Tory leader lashed out today amid reports that female MPs are demanding the de-facto new prime minister introduce a 50:50 gender split 'quota' in his government.
Amid reports that former foreign secretary David Miliband is being lined up to return to the role, possibly with his brother Ed as Chancellor, one female minister also complained that Burnham could not have 'more Milibands than women' in the top posts.
But in a scathing article in the Times today Mrs Badenoch told them to 'stop moaning' and get chosen on merit instead of retreating into 'more of the failed identity politics that is holding back our country'.
'There are many, many reasons why you shouldn't have any Milibands in the cabinet,' she said.
'But complaining that the boys haven't given them the right jobs or that the boys are taking all the jobs, just shows that Labour's women still don't get it.'
The idea of quotas was also attacked by Baroness Jacqui Smith, Labour's Skills Minister.
Asked by Times Radio if Mr Burnham should reserve jobs for women, she said: 'No, I think what Andy Burnham should be doing is building the very best team around him to change this country.'
A letter written by the Women's Parliamentary Labour Party has called on Mr Burnham to ensure a 50:50 split between men and women in government jobs
Amid reports that former foreign secretary David Miliband (above, right, in 2010) is being lined up to return to the role, possibly with his brother Ed as Chancellor, one female minister complained that Burnham could not have 'more Milibands than women' in the top posts
But Mrs Badenoch told them to pipe down and get chosen on merit instead of retreating into 'more of the failed identity politics that is holding back our country'
A letter written by the Women's Parliamentary Labour Party and seen by the BBC has called on Mr Burnham to ensure a 50:50 split between men and women in government jobs after he succeeds Sir Keir Starmer.
'We are asking you to demonstrate this change from day one and address the toxicity and misogyny within our own party and government,' it said.
Labour has never had a female leader, while the Conservatives have had three, and Mrs Badenoch urged the government to follow its meritocratic example.
'If you run a meritocracy, then you do not have to worry about jobs for the boys,' she wrote.
'Every woman who is a Conservative MP, every woman who has ever won the leadership, has had to fight to get where she is.
'By contrast, Labour women are demanding guarantees from Burnham. But the truth is he doesn't have to give any guarantees.
'If none of Labour's women are prepared to get their hands dirty and challenge him for the leadership, their demands are toothless.'
'In fact, it's quite revealing that the women's parliamentary Labour Party has written to Burnham asking him to commit himself to at least 50 per cent female ministers.
'This has nothing to do with meritocracy. It is yet more of the failed identity politics that is holding back our country.'
Venezuela Fury and Noah Price subsidising their life by livestreaming
Venezuela Fury and her husband Noah Price look to be making their own way in the world by raking it in from their lucrative social media accounts.
The influencer daughter of Tyson and Paris Fury, 16, has become an internet sensation after tying the knot with her husband Noah, 19, earlier this year.
Since getting married and moving in together the couple have been earning thousands of pounds a month, livestreaming their life as newlyweds in their static caravan in the East Riding of Yorkshire.
And fans can't get enough of their regular life updates on TikTok and Kick, which have proved to be very profitable for the pair.
They look to be supporting themselves after Noah denied that he was given £5million by Venezuela's family as a wedding gift.
Despite his wife's huge family wealth, an estimated combined £160 million, Noah recently told his Kick followers that he 'pays for everything' for the couple.
Making light of the claims about Venezuela's millionaire financial status, Noah said: 'I actually pay for everything unfortunately. You'd expect the millionaire to pay for it wouldn't you.'
Venezuela Fury and Noah Price are earning thousands livestreaming their caravan life - after her new groom insisted he pays all the bills and denied he had £5m handout from her dad
The influencer daughter of Tyson and Paris Fury , 16, has become an internet sensation after tying the knot with her husband Noah, 19, earlier this year
Venezuela then asked their fans: 'Do you think I am a millionaire?'
Noah joked: 'She isn't a secret millionaire guys', before she broke into song and sang: 'But I live like a millionaire!'
But it seems according to estimated calculations from their social media work, Noah and Venezuela can more than afford to support themselves.
Noah has been livestreaming on platforms such as Kick and TikTok, where viewers can send paid gifts or donations.
He was previously encouraging viewers to send gifts on his honeymoon during livestreams, suggesting this is one revenue stream.
Both Noah and Venezuela have built substantial followings on Instagram and TikTok. They can potentially earn money through sponsored posts, brand collaborations, affiliate links and creator payouts.
Kick allows its creators to take home 95 per cent of the £4.99 subscription cost that fans pay.
Streamers keep 100 per cent of direct tips and donations, minus minor standard payment processing fees.
It is unclear how many subscribers Noah currently has because this information is hidden, but he does have 7,200 followers which is publicly viewable.
An industry insider has suggested Noah is making around £400 per video on TikTok, while Venezuela is likely to make £2,000 due to her following count of 1.3 million.
An industry insider has suggested Noah is making around £400 per video on TikTok, while Venezuela is likely to make £2,000 due to her following count of 1.3 million
In one video on their honeymoon, Noah asked his followers if they'd give them some more gifts now that they were married.
In a TikTok live viewed by 20,000 he said: 'Keep liking our videos people, keep sending gifts.'
After saying thank you to several of his followers he joked they should stick around on the livestream and 'watch Venezuela punch me in the mouth'.
The other half of the honeymooning couple said: 'I am, honestly!'
Noah previously confirmed that the pair don't share their finances after they were asked whether they have a shared bank account.
'She earns her money, I earn mine,' said Noah, as Venezuela joked: 'Yeah, what you gonna do about it.'
Noah went on to debunk the rumour that Tyson gave him £5million when he tied the knot with his daughter as he insisted: 'No Tyson did not give me £5million'.
Meanwhile Venezuela is being eyed up by executives for a fly on the wall TV series.
Noah went on to debunk the rumour that Tyson gave him £5million when he tied the knot with his daughter as he insisted: 'No Tyson did not give me £5million'
Boasting 1.3 million TikTok followers, Venezuela is already entertaining fans with her honest musings and candid moments, from cooking to kitting out her and Noah's static caravan home.
And following the success of the Netflix series At Home With The Furys, it is no wonder bosses are wanting to draw on the Fury popularity.
A TV insider said: 'The couple are not A-list celebrities but everyone has become obsessed with their love story.
'People are genuinely intrigued by them. Whether it’s the fact they have married so young, Venezuela’s famous family or their gypsy lifestyle, they have the ‘X factor'.
'Several TV executives think a proper fly-on-the-wall series following their lives as newlyweds in the gypsy community would be fascinating,' they told The Sun.
It is thought Netflix would be likely to produce the series due to their already established relationship with the Furys.
Venezuela's representatives told The Daily Mail: 'We have many offers on the table regarding Venezuela which we are discussing.'
