Proposing 4 Trades Mets Could Make To Capitalize On Scorching Hot Start

The New York Mets have gotten off to quite a hot start this season, and it's shockingly because of their pitching staff. New York's slashing a measly .210/.293/.349 through 12 games this season.

Even with this, they have a positive record. New York is 8-4, tied with the Philadelphia Phillies atop the National League East. If the Mets are serious about winning the World Series, it's clear they need to make a few moves to fix some of the holes in the lineup, bullpen, and rotation.

What are a few trades the Mets could make to capitalize on their hot start?

Trade proposal 1: Mets acquire two All-Stars in a salary dump swap

• Mets receive: 3B Nolan Arenado, RHP Ryan Helsley, RHP Miles Mikolas
• Cardinals receive: OF Starling Marte, RHP Nolan McLean, INF Boston Baro

This trade looks complicated, but it's rather simple when you break it down. The two teams would swap bad contracts, Starling Marte for Miles Mikolas, while the Mets would cut Mikolas and the Cardinals would employ Marte.

New York lands Nolan Arenado to help its infield. Brett Baty and Mark Vientos have struggled tremendously this season, so adding a hot bat and consistent glove like Arenado makes a lot of sense. Baty and Vientos could rotate in the infield and at designated hitter.

The Mets also land a star closer to add to the bullpen alongside Edwin Diaz. Two prospects go back to the Cardinals in a deal that makes sense for both sides.

Trade proposal 2: Mets land All-Star ace from AL Contender

• Mets receive: RHP Luis Castillo
• Mariners receive: RHP Nolan McLean, UTL Ronny Mauricio

The Mets' rotation might be off to a hot start, but the addition of Luis Castillo would add quite a bit of talent and consistency to the top of the pitching staff.

The Seattle Mariners would land a top pitching prospect and a utility player in return. Ronny Mauricio is returning from an injury this season, so his big league debut in 2025 is in question, but once he returns, he could be a huge piece for Seattle. The Mariners would clear quite a bit of money from their books in this deal.

Trade proposal 3: Mets pair Edwin Diaz with his brother

• Mets receive: RHP Nick Martinez, RHP Alexis Diaz
• Reds receive: OF Carson Benge, 3B/OF Jacob Reimer, OF Eli Serrano III

This trade would add Cincinnati Reds starter Nick Martinez to the Mets' rotation while also pairing former All-Star closer Alexis Diaz next to his brother at the backend of games.

The Reds would land a few talented prospects in the return, including slugging outfielder Carson Benge. Cincinnati has a lot of pitchers who could throw at the big league level, including Andrew Abbott and Rhett Lowder, to take Martinez's spot.

Trade proposal 4: Mets land potential superstar outfielder

• Mets receive: OF Luis Robert Jr.
• White Sox receive: 1B/OF Ryan Clifford, RHP Jonah Tong, INF Boston Baro

The Mets need to add a slugger to their outfield, and Luis Robert Jr. would be the perfect option. Robert is struggling again this season, but he might just need a change of scenery.

The Mets would be sending two top-10 prospects to the White Sox in this deal. Chicago needs to extract any kind of value it can get out of the star outfielder at this point.

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