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Can the Mets still compete for a playoff spot despite the sell-off?

The Mets 2023 campaign has been littered with disappointments. The blue and orange entered 2023 with the highest payroll in baseball history and World Series expectations, but as they sit two days from the trade deadline, they’ve done more selling than buying.

The Amazins have already dealt away closer David Robertson and superstar starting pitcher Max Scherzer with more deals expected to come.

This has led to an interesting question amongst fans: can the blue and orange still compete for a playoff spot despite the sell-off?

Can the Mets still compete for a playoff spot?