Three Mets surprises we could see during the 2021 season

Mets wait until the trade deadline to make a move

All off-season long, fans across baseball have been wondering what the Mets do. After all, that is the attention that comes with having Steve Cohen buy the team, thus, becoming the richest owner in the sport.

Not only the Mets have been a hot name with every top available free agent, but the trade market too. Players like Indians’ Francisco Lindor, Rockies’ Nolan Arenado, and more have come up in rumors. Yet, no legitimate negotiations have come about.

When the San Diego Padres’ acquired star pitchers Yu Darvish and Blake Snell, Cohen even commented as to why the Mets cannot make such a move.

The Mets currently lack top-end talent near-majors ready, and fans remain haunted by the awaiting debut of Jarred Kelenic for the Mariners. Whether the Mets want to or not, making a trade involving their farm system this off-season is not a smart move.

However, come midseason, things could change. The Mets have high hopes entering 2021 to return to the playoffs for the first time in 2016. Plus, they are expected to have plenty of major league depth that could be moved.

The battle for the team’s starting shortstop between Andres Gimenez and Amed Rosario could leave the loser as a young, attractive trade-chip. Not to mention if they play well it could improve their trade value. The same could go for J.D. Davis or Dominic Smith, who will continue to hear their names in trade rumors this season.

The 2020 season was an odd one, and teams are going to want to see if players can improve or continue their success from it. That being said, with the Mets’ best trade chips on the team already, do not expect a move until the trade deadline.