For David Stearns and Mets, this trade deadline is a prelude to more deals this winter
New York Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns used the 2026 MLB trade deadline to initiate a significant roster reset, dealing seven major-league players, including five impending free agents and two relievers under team control beyond 2026. Combined with last month’s trade of longtime Met David Peterson, the club has turned over more than 30 percent of its roster. The moves are widely viewed as a precursor to further transactions this coming winter, as Stearns reshapes the roster and payroll structure for future competitive windows.
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The Athletic live coverage published on July 31, 2026, at 02:15 PM EDT. https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5668943/2026/07/31/mets-trade-deadline-david-stearns-winter/
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