After the heartbreaking ending to the 2025 MLB regular season, the New York Mets know the stakes are high. After watching star Edwin Diaz sign with the Los Angeles Dodgers, the organization in Queens is now facing pressure as Pete Alonso is drawing plenty of interest. However, it’s another All-Star on the team whom the Mets might be okay parting ways with.
According to The Athletic’s Tim Britton and Will Sammon, the Mets are willing to move All-Star David Peterson. However, a trade won’t happen unless New York receives a player who fills a need in return.
The report indicated that a deal similar to the one the Mets made earlier in the MLB offseason—when they traded Brandon Nimmo to the Texas Rangers in exchange for Marcus Semien—could occur.
Mets want to right their wrongs
Missing the MLB postseason in such dramatic fashion has seemingly taught New York a lesson. The Mets will hope to put it to good use amid a frenzied stretch of the offseason.
David Peterson of the New York Mets
However, losing an elite closer like Edwin Diaz was far from an encouraging sight heading into Christmas. Now, the organization will look to get something in return as teams around the league inquire about the left-handed pitcher, Peterson.
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Money ball
Contrary to Diaz, Peterson is still somewhat under Mets’ surveillance. The 30-year-old is entering his final season of team control. According to The Athletic, he is projected to make $7.6 million in arbitration. That is a number virtually every team in MLB can accommodate, which makes Peterson even more appealing to the rest of the league—and, as a result, gives New York more leverage if it enters trade negotiations.
