It’s the first weekend in June and the Mets — somehow — are in first place. With a laundry list of injuries that have taken most of the significant players out of action at some point, it’s a miracle they’re on top of a competitive division.
The good news is the Mets’ starting rotation appears to be rock solid. Taijuan Walker has complimented Jacob deGrom and Marcus Stroman well. And they’re starting to get good production from their highest-paid player, Francisco Lindor.
So what do the Mets need to look for before the trade deadline? Let’s take a look at three players the Mets should target.