Mets rumors: 3 players New York can still sell at the deadline

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Jul 30, 2023; New York City, New York, USA; New York Mets relief pitcher Brooks Raley (25) pitches against the Washington Nationals during the ninth inning at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: John Jones-USA TODAY Sports /

Mets rumors: Brooks Raley could still be moved before today’s 6 PM est trade deadline

Every contending team could use bullpen help, especially by way of a left-handed reliever that’s having a great season. The Mets have the right guy for a deal with Brooks Raley. But Raley is far from a guarantee to be moved at the deadline, as he still has some decent value to the Mets.

Raley has a team option next year that the Mets very well could exercise at the conclusion of the season. That makes him less than a rental, thus making him far less likely to be traded than Pham, unless the offer fits the Mets’ wants and needs. The lefty has garnered some significant attention from contending teams and could be seen as one of the more valuable bullpen assets left on the market.

He’s having an excellent season, pitching to the tune of a 2.37 ERA and a WAR comfortably above 1. Raley throws a sweep that is nearly unhittable, allowing a batting average of .175 on the pitch, per Baseball Savant. To go along with that, he rarely allows the long ball, 0.7 HR/9 in 2023.

The veteran lefty isn’t a lock to be traded before the deadline, but the Mets have gained serious attention from contenders regarding him. If the offer is right, look for Brooks Raley to be on the move today.

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