Right-hander Dedniel Nunez will undergo Tommy John surgery after being placed on the 15-day IL with a right elbow sprain, leading to his absence for the remainder of the 2025 season and potentially all of 2026. This marks his second Tommy John surgery, following a previous operation that sidelined him for the entire 2021 season, and the Mets will seek additional pitching help amidst their injury-stricken roster.
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The Mets are open to trading from their major league infield, focusing on younger players like Brett Baty, Ronny Mauricio, Mark Vientos, and Luisangel Acuña, while keeping stars Francisco Lindor and Pete Alonso. Baty has struggled this season but shows potential, while Vientos, Mauricio, and Acuña have also faced challenges, making them less valuable in trades for the bullpen upgrades the Mets seek. Need More Context? 🔎
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