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New York Mets rumors: 3 trade deadline deals to make, 2 to avoid

By Zach Pressnell

CINCINNATI, OHIO - MAY 11: Justin Verlander #35 (L) and Max Scherzer #21 of the New York Mets look on from the dugout during the game against the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park on May 11, 2023 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images)
CINCINNATI, OHIO - MAY 11: Justin Verlander #35 (L) and Max Scherzer #21 of the New York Mets look on from the dugout during the game against the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park on May 11, 2023 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images) /
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Jun 14, 2023; New York City, New York, USA; New York Mets starting pitcher Justin Verlander (35) pitches against the New York Yankees during the first inning at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 14, 2023; New York City, New York, USA; New York Mets starting pitcher Justin Verlander (35) pitches against the New York Yankees during the first inning at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports /

Mets rumors: The Mets need to avoid trading Justin Verlander at the deadline

While the Mets may need to retool or rebuild, they cannot press the panic button. Actually, the worst case for the Mets is if they press the panic button and destroy their entire team, they could delay their chase for a World Series a ton. But the Mets front office likely won’t press that panic button.

The main identifier on this idea of a panic button is if they trade their ace, Justin Verlander. Verlander hasn’t been incredible this year, but the last two full seasons that he was healthy in, he won the AL Cy Young with the Astros. This is the level that Verlander can still pitch at, despite his age. He has the undeniable ability to lead a team to the World Series, as he has proven he can do this as recently as last year.

Verlander will likely stay a Met for the 2023 season and beyond and for good reason. He will be a huge part of their retooling for next season, if they are able to execute it well to flip their team around in a single calendar year. Signed to a two-year contract, Verlander will likely remain a Met through the 2024 season at least.

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