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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 17, 2023; New York City, New York, USA; New York Mets right fielder Starling Marte (6) hits a double against the St. Louis Cardinals during the second inning at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 17, 2023; New York City, New York, USA; New York Mets right fielder Starling Marte (6) hits a double against the St. Louis Cardinals during the second inning at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-USA TODAY Sports /

Mets rumors: The Mets should avoid trading Starling Marte at the deadline

Many Mets fans have been calling for the trade of Starling Marte. Understandably so, because the outfielder has struggled this year. Marte is slashing just an average .257/.311/.336 while being worth negative WAR on the season. With Marte being signed to a 4-year, $78 million dollar contract, many fans see this as a huge overpay for a struggling veteran. But that is exactly where the issue is.

New York likely wouldn’t be able to deal Marte without eating some of his contract. This high salary also drops his value quite a bit, making the prospect return not as good as it should be for such a talented major league veteran. Don’t forget, Marte was an All-Star just last year, where he even received a19th place NL MVP finish.

New York need to hold on to Marte for a few reasons — one being that he won’t net as much value as the Mets would want. Another is that he is still a quality big leaguer who could continue to contribute to the team until his contract is up.

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