The New York Mets are officially dismantling their roster. With the August 3 MLB trade deadline rapidly approaching, the front office is actively fielding offers for star shortstop Bo Bichette and elite set-up reliever Luke Weaver.
The franchise has completely abandoned contention to rebuild a depleted farm system. This liquidation follows a catastrophic start to the 2026 season. After an aggressive offseason where ownership signed Bichette and closer Devin Williams to highly lucrative contracts, the team collapsed in the standings.
The Mets dropped 15 games under .500 by late June. That freefall directly caused the firing of Mendoza and forced the organization to pivot into a full-scale fire sale.
The teardown is already underway. The front office recently shipped out pitcher David Peterson to acquire minor league infielder Cole Mathis. Now, the market is heating up for their primary assets.
Weaver is generating intense interest across the league. He has been remarkably dominant out of the bullpen, posting a 2.06 ERA and a 0.85 WHIP while holding opposing hitters to a microscopic .163 batting average. The division-rival Washington Nationals have emerged as a prime suitor.
The Nationals are hovering at 43-43. They sit just 2.5 games back in a chaotic National League Wild Card race and urgently need a reliable arm like Weaver to lock down late innings.
Bichette’s trade market is far more complicated. The shortstop carries a burdensome $42 million salary that front offices will have to absorb. The Mets are highly motivated to move him right now because of a looming contract opt-out.
Bichette has the power to void his current deal after this season. Rather than gambling on whether he will stay in Queens for a multi-year rebuild or walk away for nothing in free agency, New York is working to guarantee a prospect return by dealing him over the next few weeks.