These 3 second basemen are potential Mets trade targets, per insider

Could the New York Mets pursue one of these three infielders at the trade deadline?

Jun 25, 2025; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Royals third baseman Jonathan India (6) throws to first base during the eighth inning against the Tampa Bay Rays at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: William Purnell-Imagn Images | William Purnell-Imagn Images

Given how likely the New York Mets have become to address their injury-plagued starting rotation, underperforming bullpen, and mediocre center field production before the July 31 trade deadline, it's easy to forget that the club could also use an upgrade at second base.

Mets' second basemen have a collective .631 OPS (which is 24th in MLB) and a total of 8 home runs this season. And because several teams who are expected to be sellers offer improvements at the position, this seems like a place where David Stearns could look to bolster his lineup.

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And in a June 30 article, Yahoo Sports MLB insider Russell Dorsey listed three players he sees as solid trade targets for New York.

We’re officially a month away from the trade deadline. What do teams needs and who fits those needs? My latest for @YahooSports https://t.co/xPA3SpkpEo

— Russell Dorsey (@Russ_Dorsey1) June 30, 2025

"While Ronnie Mauricio and Luisangel Acuña are talented, neither has been able to take hold of the position. And with Jeff McNeil playing multiple places around the diamond, having someone who can play second on days McNeil is in the outfield or at third would be helpful," Dorsey wrote.

"The silver lining for the Mets is that between Soto, Francisco Lindor and Pete Alonso, their offense can get by. But after a stretch like they’ve had to close the month of June, it’s difficult to hide their flaws."

Dorsey then listed Angels infielder Luis Renfigo, versatile Reds veteran Gavin Lux, and Royals second baseman Jonathan India as his three Mets second base targets.

Renfigo currently has a .589 OPS, but figures to turn things around (his career OPS is .691) at some point. Lux is hitting .270 with a .746 OPS and India is hitting .247 with a .663 OPS.

Jonathan India with his 3rd home run this month. #FountainsUp pic.twitter.com/3Ve2YFaw1u

— Royals Muse (@KCRoyalsMuse) June 21, 2025

While none of these players have been producing at a high clip this season, all three returning to their normal numbers would likely mean a second base upgrade for the Mets.