Will Sammon

The Mets are set to enter evaluation mode for 2027. And because of their roster construction, the Mets need to see improvement from their veterans in the second half. That starts with Lindor. nytimes.com/athletic/74411…

Zack Wheeler said the league approached him last night about being an All-Star replacement. He declined. He said he did not want to be the fifth choice and felt disrespected.

Zach Thornton has a locker in the Mets clubhouse. He will pitch tomorrow, likely start. He could hold importance for the Mets in the second half, after the trade deadline.

Breaking down Clay Holmes and Mets trade deadline talk tonight on BNNY. Join me, @WillSammon, @Todd_Zeile and @sal_licata live at 6 p.m. @SNYtv!

Confirming @timbhealey's report that some major flight issues for the Red Sox mean they are still stuck in Chicago. The plan is to still play Mets tonight at 7:15 p.m., but it's getting tight. With @WillSammon nytimes.com/athletic/74369…

Sources: Marlins likely to keep Alcantara, add strategically. Unlocked and free to read: nytimes.com/athletic/74363…

Clay Holmes said he is "definitely open" to doing a midseason extension with the Mets. Here's what it could look like and why the Mets should do it: nytimes.com/athletic/74352…

What we’re hearing about the MLB trade market: Latest on Corey Seager, Sonny Gray and more. With @WillSammon, unlocked and free to read: nytimes.com/athletic/74326…

Mets injury notes w/ @TimBritton: Austin Warren heading to IL, per league sources; latest on Marcus Semien nytimes.com/athletic/74312…

For the first time, Freddy Peralta called his own pitches. What to make of that decision less than four weeks before the deadline, what I am hearing about his market as a trade candidate: nytimes.com/athletic/74273…

Got a huge episode of The Mets Pod for @SNYtv coming tomorrow @WillSammon joins as guest co-host talking all things Mets, lots of trade deadline convo I will preview Saturday’s MLB Draft with @jimcallisMLB Got questions? Drop ‘em here and we’ll get to a couple on the show!

Within: — Mets have to be open to moving Weaver. It would require a lot. That is not meant to downplay possibility. It's just they'd eye strong return. — Chances of Bichette trade (.890 OPS since June after rough start) are slim because of contract. More on that, no-trade clause

There’s All-Star snubs every year. Zack Wheeler is probably the first one with a 2.36 ERA in 80 innings less than a year after surgery for thoracic outlet syndrome. His longtime agent thinks MLB missed the mark: nytimes.com/athletic/74242…

The Mets acquired RHP Matt Seelinger from Detroit in exchange for cash, per the club.

Mets trade deadline notes: Seems unlikely they do it, but trading a catcher could fetch a bounty, thoughts on Weaver, Bichette nytimes.com/athletic/74244…

The Mets are promoting reliever Guillermo Zuñiga from Triple A, league sources said. The right-hander last appeared in the major leagues in 2024. The Mets had signed him to a minors deal in May. @francysromeroFR on news.

The Soto-Lindor relationship is critical for the Mets. Here’s where it stands now ... Juan Soto: "When you meet a girl, you don’t start kissing her right away." nytimes.com/athletic/74202…

What we’re hearing about the Mets’ trade deadline priorities w/ @TimBritton … On the trade deadline and the Mets’ farm system: nytimes.com/athletic/74180…

The Mets and Christopher Morel are in agreement on a minor-league deal, league sources tell The Athletic. The deal contains multiple opt outs for Morel, who will report to Triple-A Syracuse.