"The piece mentions that this is both due to the roster fit and the financial picture, though the money is presumably not that big of an issue. Under owner Steve Cohen, the Mets have been one of the top-spending clubs in baseball. RosterResource currently projects them for a $253MM payroll and $256MM competitive balance tax figure in 2026. At the end of 2025, those numbers were $340MM and $337MM. Even without moving money away, there should be powder dry for additions."
"The piece mentions Kyle Tucker, Cody Bellinger and Alex Bregman as completely speculative names that the Mets could pursue, depending on how their trade talks go. Currently, there's not a great path to getting Tucker onto the roster, with the Mets having Nimmo and in the corners. The designated hitter spot is open and could make it more viable to have all three in the lineup regularly, but the fit would be much easier if Nimmo were moved."
The Mets have made outfielder Brandon Nimmo available in trade conversations, with those talks described as preliminary and Nimmo not yet asked to waive his full no-trade clause. The club also faces trade rumors surrounding Jeff McNeil and Kodai Senga. The Mets may need to move roster pieces before pursuing other targets due to roster fit and the financial picture. Payroll projections show a drop to a $253MM payroll and $256MM CBT figure in 2026 from $340MM and $337MM at the end of 2025. Pursuing Kyle Tucker, Cody Bellinger, or Alex Bregman would be easier if Nimmo were moved.
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