Final Mets trade deadline predictions: 2 needs they won't address, 1 they definitely will

The Mets will add right-handed relief help to the bullpen before the trade deadline

It won’t be a completely quiet day for the Mets. They will add a right-handed reliever. Perhaps it does end up being a lefty, but it’s not the reason why they’d pick up a guy like Tanner Scott. He’d come to the Mets because he’s a good pitcher.

Players of the John Brebbia and Luis Garcia level are where the Mets will strike. A simple one prospect for a middle reliever fits the theme of what they’ve done thus far. They wisely picked up Phil Maton before the chaos began in a salary dump. Ryne Stanek cost an expendable prospect who’d never have a starting role on the Mets anyway. Relievers at a similar price will be what the Mets look to add.

The Mets do have to consider the injured relievers they have available in the future. Sean Reid-Foley, for instance, was pitching well for them and doesn’t have minor league options. Reed Garrett does, but he’d probably stick around in the majors once healthy. The same goes for Dedniel Nunez who could be further away from a return.

One player the team needs to consider most is Adam Ottavino. No longer trustworthy in higher leverage spots, if the Mets are going to DFA him they need to get someone they know will be better. Otherwise, why give up anything at all when you already had a below-average option available?

Prediction: The Mets add one relief pitcher to the bullpen then wait for the August waiver wire to get crazy