The analyst believes that New York is preparing for a ‘big’ trade

The The New York Mets lost some familiar faces this offseason, including fan favorite Pete Alonso. New York has been active in the free agent and trade markets, looking for players to help offset losses. One podcast host believes New York’s National League club is on the verge having achieved a large trade.

“The Mets are getting ready for a big deal, they have to plan something,” Talkin’ Baseball co-host Jake “Rocky” Storial said on the show.

Story threw out several names that could be potential trade candidates, including Detroit Tigers star pitcher Tarik Skubal. Skubal was not declared untouchable in trade negotiationsby the management of the Tigers. Hurler won the 2025 American League Cy Young Award again for the second year in a row.

The Mets are a team looking for pieces

New York was arguably the most disappointing MLB team in 2025. After hitting a home run a season ago by signing free agent Juan Soto, New York then struggled to win games. The Mets ended up missing the postseason, losing a Wild Card spot to the Cincinnati Reds.

The Mets have been heavily involved in scouting this offseason. New York made a really big splash by signing veteran Devin Williams to a free agent contract. Williams left the New York Yankees, where he spent just one season.

The The Mets lost Alonso and closer Edwin Diaz in free agencywhich were heavy blows. New York is working to find out the right formula to win again.

“I think we’re always weighing how certain transactions fit into the larger puzzle of the resources that we have,” Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns said at MLB’s winter meetings, according to ESPN. “We have a lot of resources. No team has endless resources, and I’ve said that before. We have all the resources we need, all the payroll. We have to put a really good team on the field. That doesn’t mean it’s infinite, and it shouldn’t be.”

Storiale believes that the formula must include actors with immediate influence.

“They have the ammunition…..they need the moves to win,” added Storial.

Time will tell if the Mets can return to the postseason in 2026. New York went 83-79 in the 2025 campaign.