New York Mets seeking trade help in this area, per insider

The Mets are trying to bolster a crucial aspect of their roster via trade, according to one insider.

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Despite their hot start to the season, the New York Mets have had to deal with several brutal blows regarding injuries to their pitching staff.

This started when starters Sean Manaea, Frankie Montas, and Paul Blackburn all went down before Opening Day. However, these injuries allowed opportunities for other members of the Mets' rotation to step up, which they have done extraordinarily well.

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But the Mets knew they had starting pitcher depth heading into the season. They also knew they were short on left-handed relievers, as they began the season with A.J. Minter as the sole southpaw on the active roster.

While they also added Danny Young to the roster afterwards, both he and Minter have suffered serious injuries and could be missing the entire season.

Carlos Mendoza says Danny Young has been dealing with forearm issues late and has had a hard time recovering. Imaging revealed a sprained ligament.

Tommy John surgery is on the table pic.twitter.com/QUjhlmwaFQ

— SNY (@SNYtv) May 1, 2025

This leaves the Mets without a healthy left handed reliever. And according to a May 1 article from SNY's Andy Martino, they already looking to address this issue.

"Yes, my understanding is that the Mets are looking to trade for lefty bullpen help after the injuries to A.J. Minter (lat strain) and Danny Young (elbow)," Martino wrote.

He later added, "As far as identifying specific trade targets, let’s not worry about that. It’s not like we’re talking about Tanner Scott. If the Mets are able to swing a deal, it’ll be for Pretty Good Lefty Guy (or Righty Guy With Good Splits). We’ll find out his name when he gets here."

Mets mail bag: Trading for pen help, calling up Dedniel Nunez and rolling eyes a the pitching lab.https://t.co/OZLDwrinZR

— Andy Martino (@martinonyc) May 1, 2025

It sounds like the Mets' front office is too early in the trade inquiry process for Martino to list any potential candidates they could acquire. But some names may be popping up in the coming days and weeks.