The Publish’s Howie Kussoy takes a take a look at three questions going through the Mets within the second half of the season.
Who will likely be moved?
The choice to promote earlier than the commerce deadline (Aug. 3) has by no means been simpler.
Exterior of their greatest stars (Juan Soto, Francisco Lindor) and promising rookies (Carson Benge, A.J. Ewing, Nolan McLean), the Mets might make nearly anybody out there to enhance their standing in 2027 and past.
That features Luke Weaver, Clay Holmes and Huascar Brazobán.
Pending free brokers embrace Freddy Peralta, A.J. Minter, Brooks Raley and Tyrone Taylor.
Who’s subsequent?
Amid one of the vital disappointing seasons in franchise historical past, the Mets have discovered glimmers of hope in a crop of kids, together with Benge, Ewing, McLean, Christian Scott and Zach Thornton.
A collection of trades might open further roster spots, creating potential call-up alternatives for starters Jonah Tong and Jack Wenninger, power-hitting first baseman Ryan Clifford and outfielder Nick Morabito, amongst others.
Who believes?
You solely have to return to final season to be reminded that the second half of the season could not look something prefer it did earlier than the All-Star break. Soto might end with MVP-like numbers.
Lindor might bust out after lacking 57 video games and hitting .216. Bo Bichette is hitting .315 since June 1. Marcus Semien and Devin Williams have made a mixed 5 All-Star appearances this decade.
Francisco Alvarez, 24, might nonetheless get nearer to his potential. This projected 2026 contender will likely be working lots of the similar faces again subsequent season. A second-half surge might salvage some optimism from a misplaced season.
Second-half schedule
July 16, 18-19: at Phillies July 20-22: at Brewers July 24-26: vs. Dodgers July 27-29: vs. Braves July 30-Aug. 2: vs. Marlins Aug. 4-6: at Guardians Aug. 7-9: at Pirates Aug. 10-12: at Braves Aug. 14-16: vs. Nationals Aug. 17-19: vs. Padres Aug. 21-23: at White Sox Aug. 25-27: vs. Brewers Aug. 28-30: vs. Astros Aug. 31-Sept. 2: at Rays Sept. 4-6: vs. Giants Sept. 7-9: at Marlins Sept. 11-13: at Yankees Sept. 14-16: vs. Orioles Sept. 17-20: vs. Phillies Sept. 22-24: at Rangers Sept. 25-27: at Nationals
