5 best Mets trade targets who should be on every fan’s wish list

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The offseason is underway, and the New York Mets are active in the market trying to identify possible pieces that will cover the team's current needs and strengthen the roster for next season. Free agency presents high-level players available to teams willing to spend to raise the level of their roster, and the trade market presents candidates at a lower financial cost than free agency.

Teams like the Chicago White Sox, Miami Marlins, and now the St. Louis Cardinals are some of the teams that will be open to selling some pieces this offseason to try to continue their rebuilding. In this sense, some available pieces could impact any team, and these five trade candidates would be on the fans' wish list this Christmas.

5) Jesus Luzardo

The Miami Marlins have been considering ​​changing part of their pitching staff for offensive returns due to the depth the organization has in this area. At the last trade deadline, the Marlins traded Trevor Rogers for Connor Norby and Kyle Stowers, representing a high-haul return for an inconsistent pitcher like Rogers.

Jesus Luzardo would have been traded last trade deadline had it not been for the time he spent on the IL with elbow tightness early in 2024. Luzardo managed to return healthy but his performance on the mound was not up to par with what was shown in 2023 ending with an ERA above 5.00.

The lack of command affected Luzardo's ability to generate enough swing and miss and mitigate walks, which hurt the pitcher's performance last season. Luzardo's 2024 numbers should be taken with a grain of salt since the return of this type of injury entails an adaptation process for pitchers.

Luzardo is an intriguing candidate. His contract carries a two-year contract which makes him attractive but his injury history depresses his value. The Marlins would be interested in receiving a position player with a good offensive skill set, either an MLB player or an MLB-ready talent in return in which the Mets could offer a Brett Baty in a one-for-one trade.

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