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NY Mets trade deadline wish list: 3 players every fan should want in Queens

Mets fans should be demanding the team trade for these 3 players.
ByNoah Wright|
Jul 12, 2025; Anaheim, California, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman Eugenio Suarez (28) celebrates in the dugout after 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 in the dugout after 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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2) David Bednar

Pittsburgh Pirates’ closer is in the midst of a rebound campaign. Bednar was a two-time All-Star and one of the better relief pitchers in the league from his 2021 rookie season through 2023. He pitched to a 2.25 ERA, 2.56 FIP, and 1.06 WHIP, while striking out over 30% of opponents (31.6%), only allowing a HR/9 ratio of 0.6, and a walk rate of 7.7%. He then went on to post a 5.77 ERA, 4.80 FIP, and 1.42 WHIP in 2024. This included a significant drop in K% to 22.1%, an increase in walks to 10.7%, and a substantial number of home runs given up, with a 1.40 HR/9.

Things looked even worse at the start of this year. He allowed three earned runs, including a home run, and two walks through his first three games of the season. The right-hander only made three outs as well. Bednar’s horrific start led to his demotion to Triple-A at the beginning of April. However, once he was recalled, he has been lights out.

Bednar has pitched 31 innings since, working to a 1.74 ERA, 1.44 FIP, and 0.97 WHIP. He is striking out more batters than ever with a 36.4% K%, and has only allowed a walk to 5.4% of opponents he has faced. Bednar has once again avoided the long ball like he is allergic to it, with a 0.29 HR/9 ratio.

Since getting recalled to the Majors, Bednar has been one of baseball’s best relievers. Since April 19th, the former All-Star ranks 11th in ERA, 4th in FIP, and 20th in WHIP among relievers with 30+ IP. One important stat to focus on is K%-BB%, which he ranks 5th in at 30.6%, and is one of six total relievers with a K%-BB% of at least 30%.

The only thing that may dissuade the Mets from pursuing Bednar is that relievers typically command a lot at the trade deadline. Look at what deals for high-end relief pitchers have netted their teams in recent years, such as Tanner Scott, Carlos Estevez, Gregory Soto, and Jason Adam last season. The thing is, Bednar is on a higher level with more contract control left than most of those names, as he isn’t a free agent until after next season. Bednar likely will cost a pretty penny, but a strong bullpen can be all the difference between winning and losing in the Postseason, as we have seen many times in the recent past.

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