3 NY Mets players who still have time to increase trade value

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The New York Mets still have about two weeks to go before the trade deadline, and if their post All Star break is any indication, this team will most likely be sellers come August 1st.

Over the course of the next two weeks, the team will have to decide their direction, as well as hone in on exactly which players they are willing to trade away. With a good amount of veterans and rental contracts, the Mets should have plenty of options on players to trade. However, the return needs to be good value, and the team shouldn't just trade these players away for the sake of doing so. Here are three players the Mets need to see continue playing at a higher level to boost their value for other teams.

The Mets need another good start or two from Carlos Carrasco before the trade deadline to boost his value

Carlos Carrasco has been arguably the most disappointing Met all season long, and yet there might be a team desperate enough for starting pitching help that will take a chance on him at the deadline.

Through his first 12 starts, Carrasco has a miserable 5.35 ERA. He has spent time on the injured list, and when he does pitch he has struggled mightily. He has lost speed on his fastball and spin on his breaking pitches, and mostly struggles getting through the 5th inning. With the Mets quickly falling out of contention and Carrasco set to become a free agent at the end of the season, it would make sense for the Mets to try and offload him despite his poor performance.

However, there is still a chance at redeeming his trade value, and part of that was shown in his start against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Carrasco pitched eight beautiful innings, scattering three hits and not allowing a single run.

While his most recent start against the White Sox was not as promising, Carrasco should get one or two more chances before the trade deadline. If he is able to provide the Mets some quality starts before August 1st, they might be able to get more for him then they would've in a trade earlier this season.

David Robertson can continue to increase his trade value, although he might not even need to

As the trade deadline approaches, it is becoming increasingly clearer every day that David Robertson is the most valuable trade asset on the Mets roster.

Robertson has been incredible throughout 2023, locking down the closer role with 13 saves and a 2.13 ERA. He has shown the ability to pitch multiple innings, most recently shutting down the Los Angeles Dodgers in the 9th and 10th innings en route to a 2-1 victory. With multiple playoff contenders struggling in the back end of their bullpen, Robertson's skill and playoff pedigree would be a massive boost for most teams World Series odds.

The Mets would be wise to hold onto Robertson as long as possible. He's shown no sign of slowing down, and with every successful appearance his trade value only rises. Robertson was traded on the day of the deadline last year as well, and the Philadelphia Phillies sent over a top pitching prospect in return.

The Mets signed Robertson in the offseason with hopes of him being the elite set up man for Edwin Diaz that they needed for a World Series run. While those plans obviously haven't come to fruition, Robertson should still be able to contribute for a contender, and the Mets should get a great return from whichever team decides to acquire him.

Brooks Raley's mid season resurgence has put him on teams radars at the trade deadline

After a rough start to his season, Brooks Raley has gone from a negative trade result to one of the Mets best trade assets.

Raley hasn't allowed a run to score since June 17th, and since his return from the IL his ERA has plummeted from 4.76 to 2.14. As the only left handed pitcher in the Mets bullpen for the whole season, Raley has been called upon frequently in crucial spots, and has almost always delivered. Most playoff teams are always in search of bullpen help, and even more so are looking for lefties that can help them with key matchups in October.

Raley is another player that the Mets could probably trade today and get a good return, but another two weeks of great play would really drive up his value. The Mets will continue to use him in high leverage situations regardless, and should consider him for a save situation if the game calls for it, which could also boost his trade stock.

The Brooks Raley trade was one of the few offseason moves that has worked in the Mets favor this season. With the season rapidly slipping away, he might end up being one of the first players they have to move on from as well.

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