The Mets are approaching the trade deadline as sellers after a disappointing season, opting not to trade key players like Juan Soto and Francisco Lindor while avoiding absorbing salary to facilitate trades. They plan to deal veterans such as Freddy Peralta and Clay Holmes, aiming to reduce payroll and acquire minor league talent. Other trade candidates include catchers Francisco Alvarez and Luis Torrens, as well as reliever Huascar Brazoban. The Mets have the second-highest luxury tax payroll in MLB, making it crucial to shed contracts.
