Mets trade eight major-league players at deadline, add 13 prospects
The New York Mets moved eight players on the major-league roster and acquired 13 new players, including top prospect Jefferson Rojas, as they reshape the team for the season's second half.
The New York Mets completed a series of deadline moves on Monday, trading eight major-league players—among them outfielder Tyrone Taylor, reliever Clay Holmes, pitcher Brooks Raley and starter Luke Weaver. The club retained Luis Robert Jr., citing his potential contribution in the second half and a $20 million club option, according to General Manager David Stearns at a post-deadline press conference.
In return, the Mets added 13 players, highlighted by the Cubs’ No. 2 prospect Jefferson Rojas and the Pirates’ No. 9 prospect Sammy Stafura. Additional depth was supplied by promotions of several minor-league players, including Dedniel Núñez, Jefry Yan, Nate Lavender, Chayce McDermott, Xzavion Curry and Cristian Pache, as reported by The Athletic.
The revamped roster will debut on Tuesday against the Cleveland Guardians, with Sean Manaea slated to start. Meanwhile, the Eastern League recognized Mitch Voit as player of the week after a strong debut at Double-A.
Other league-wide deadline activity included the Boston Red Sox acquiring catcher Adley Rutschman from the Baltimore Orioles, the Philadelphia Phillies adding second baseman Luis Arraez from the San Francisco Giants, and the New York Yankees trading for outfielder Heliot Ramos from the Giants.