Report: Rival Executives Believe Mets Are 'Going for It'

Jul 25, 2024; New York City, New York, USA; New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor (12) watches his two run home run against the Atlanta Braves during the third inning at Citi Field. | Gregory Fisher-USA TODAY Sports

What a difference a few months have made for the New York Mets.

At the end of May, the Mets were a miserable 24–33 and in very real danger of falling to last place in the National League East. It looked like New York was in for another lost season a year after a 75–87 dud.

Things have changed drastically. The team has caught fire and currently holds the second wild-card spot in the National League, and won the opener of a crucial four-game series against the Atlanta Braves Thursday in extra innings.

How, then, will the Mets approach the trade deadline? Per Andy Martino of SNY, aggressively.

"I asked a rival exec this morning what he was hearing about the Mets," Martino wrote on social media Friday. “'They’re going for it.'”

I asked a rival exec this morning what he was hearing about the Mets. “They’re going for it.” https://t.co/YRr56TNXvl

— Andy Martino (@martinonyc) July 26, 2024

Despite its formidable offense, New York has several holes in its roster—primarily in the bullpen. Whether the high-payroll Mets can sustain their momentum remains to be seen.