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2 All-Stars the NY Mets could realistically trade for, 1 we hope becomes available

The Mets should target these two potential trade targets, and monitor this third one if he becomes avaiable.
ByNoah Wright|
Jul 12, 2025; Anaheim, California, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman Eugenio Suarez (28) celebrates after hitting his second solo home run of the game during the fourth inning against the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images
Jul 12, 2025; Anaheim, California, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman Eugenio Suarez (28) celebrates after hitting his second solo home run of the game during the fourth inning against the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images | Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images
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The Mets should hope Brandon Lowe becomes available

The Tampa Bay Rays have gotten off to a poor start to July. They are still only one-and-a-half games out of the American League Wild Card, but the Rays are no strangers to selling off shorter-term pieces, even if they aren't doing badly. If they continue to fall behind in standings, second baseman Brandon Lowe could become available.

Like Suarez, Lowe is one of the more underrated power hitters in the sport, hitting 20+ home runs in three of the last four seasons. This year, he is batting .272/.324/.487 with a .348 wOBA, and 125 wRC+. The infielder already has 19 home runs in 343 plate appearances with a .215 isolated slugging percentage. Both lead all qualified second basemen this season. The only downside to his bat is his unimpressive 24.8% strikeout rate and his career-low 7% walk rate.

Although Lowe has never been a Gold Glove second baseman, he has been particularly bad this year. He has -12 DRS and -10 OAA already. In the three prior seasons going into this year, he only had -10 DRS and +1 OAA. Lowe has experience at first base and the outfield corners, but has only played the keystone this year.

The Mets definitely need help at second base. Mets' 2B's have just a .634 OPS, .278 wOBA, and 80 wRC+ since the start of June. Mauricio can help lighten the load, but the Mets may still have to fill either second base, third base, or both at the deadline. Lowe is under control through 2026 via a $11.5 million team option, which could mean he is a short-term piece the Rays are willing to at least consider moving if they continue to struggle.

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