inside the mets The worrying fallout from the Mets’ last deadline fire sale By Mike Puma Published July 3, 2026, 6:40 a.m. ET Justin Verlander and Max Scherzer watch a game from the Mets dugout in late July 2023. JASON SZENES FOR THE NEW YORK POST The Mets had all but cemented their position as sellers when they arrived at the All-Star break in 2023.
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A team expected to compete for the NL East title was failing miserably at 42-49, prompting a teardown by general manager Billy Eppler in the weeks that followed.
It’s a similar scenario to what the plummeting Mets are facing this season with a veteran-laden roster that could be dismantled by the Aug. 3 trade deadline.
Now it’s on president of baseball operations David Stearns to find value for ill-fitting pieces or players headed to free agency.
