The Mets need to prepare themselves the real possibility of trading Jacob deGrom next week, even though this is the last thing they expected to be doing.
There are at least six teams working to add a top-tier starting pitcher and all have been in contact with and asked the Mets what it would take to acquire deGrom.
Mets assistant GM John Ricco has repeatedly said in public that, while the Mets will consider every offer, it's very unlikely a team will meet their lofty asking price for deGrom.
The thing is, while demand has remained the same, with the Mariners, Rockies, Brewers, Cubs, Yankees, Braves, Phillies, and D-backs all looking to help their rotation, supply is sinking like a stone.