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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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May 21, 2023; New York City, New York, USA; New York Mets pitcher Brooks Raley (25) delivers a pitch against the Cleveland Guardians during the ninth inning at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-USA TODAY Sports
May 21, 2023; New York City, New York, USA; New York Mets pitcher Brooks Raley (25) delivers a pitch against the Cleveland Guardians during the ninth inning at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-USA TODAY Sports /

Mets rumors: Brooks Raley could be dealt before the deadline

Brooks Raley is likely to be offered for by a multitude of teams. He has a ton of characteristics that would cause opposing General Managers to drool. Raley is a productive lefty reliever with two years of team control and a little bit of MLB experience. Raley has also improved tremendously over the last year, making him even more valuable to an acquiring team because of the potential to continue improving.

Every contending team in the MLB is looking to improve their bullpen before October. Not only that, but these teams are specifically looking for left-handed relievers. Some of the best hitters in the MLB are lefties, making a lefty reliever that much more valuable in a playoff push. The interest by other teams to acquire Raley is definitely going to be there for other teams, but should the Mets trade him?

The short answer is yes. The longer answer is Raley is more valuable now than he will ever be and the Mets need to reset and quickly kickstart a retooling of their MLB roster and top end prospects. Raley would likely net a prospect or two from a team like the Dodgers, which could end up being one of the Mets top 15 prospects.

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