REPORT: Mets Jeff McNeil’s TRADE Suitors, Dodgers Glasnow AVAILABLE?, Peralta Trade INCREASING

REPORT: Mets Jeff McNeil’s TRADE Suitors, Dodgers Glasnow AVAILABLE?, Peralta Trade INCREASING

How we doing everybody? And a very happy Thanksgiving to all who celebrate at the time of this video dropping that being Thursday, November 27th, 2025 for a Thanksgiving edition of the latest news and rumblings of Mets land here on the Warden platform as there’s a lot to get into and I did not want to wait until Black Friday to drop this video. So, we’re dropping it yet again late night here on the East Coast for all you guys that first get a chance to watch it in its first couple hours at least. Now folks, today’s video is headlined by the fact that yes, Jeff McNeel as a surprise absolutely nobody will continue to be plenty shot by the Mets this off season with the expectation that he could be traded. And in doing so, we have to of course figure out what teams are best fit for Jeff McNeel as trade suitors. Well, news did come out earlier today which did in fact break down potential trade suitors for the New York Mets. And this is not only potential, but more so a likelihood that should McNeel be traded, it’s going to be one of these following teams. We’ll get into who exactly these teams are, what do they bring to the table in a potential trade for Jeff McNeel, and ultimately why it would make sense for the Mets to part ways with their veteran infielder. From there, we’re going to get into trade rumblings regarding not just any starting pitcher, but the coveted ace there for the LA Dodgers and Tyler Glass. Now, what is going on here? What do you mean Tyler Glass Now’s name may find himself available? We’re going to get into where that reporting stems from, the credibility behind it, and ultimately what a potential trade could look like for Glass Now, one of the more coveted pitchers in all at Major League Baseball. And to wrap up this show, we’re going to get into another coveted arm, but one who’s far more likely to be dealt this off season, and that’s Freddy Peralta, the Milwaukee Brewers. News came out earlier today, which shouldn’t surprise anyone, that the Brewers may have themselves a tight budget. So, what does that mean for Freddy Peralta and the likelihood of him being traded this off seasonason is what we’re going to get into and how the Mets fare as a perfect trade suitor. That and much more everybody. So, hit that like and subscribe button on your way in. Let me know your initial thoughts, reactions, and analysis to all the following topics that we have down below. And as always, shout out to amazing sponsor at Segeek that has you covered for all of your ticketing needs. Simply head over there to utilize my promo code awardy10 at Segeek everybody cuz you’re going to get 10% off whatever you need in the ticketing space. Whether that is NFL tickets, NHL tickets, NBA tickets, concerts, comedies, you name it. Seek with over 70,000 active events to choose from. They are the number one rated ticketing app in the game today for a reason has you covered. 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And at this article, everybody, he notes two teams in particular that find themselves as not only potential, but more than likely likely suitors here for Jeff McNeel. And obviously, Haymon is not going out of his way to make this piece without hearing around the league from either rival execs or execs connected to certain organizations that yes, they do have an appetite for Jeff McNeel. So, let’s get into who exactly these teams are and what are some trades that we can come up with, at least in our own minds right now. And even if they’re far from reality, because we’re not David Sterns, nor are we necessarily trying to be. But from a fan point of view, it’s important to kind of figure out, okay, what value do we actually have in the veteran infielder outfielder in Jeff Mckitz that you guys see down below entering his H34 season? What is likely a walkier essentially because he has a 2027 club option, but realistically, someone going to invest roughly $16 million into McNeel for the 2027 season? I’ll have to see it to believe it, but again, I’m not going to say it’s impossible. I just don’t know yet depending on where he lands and how it will be utilized and the success he has obviously. But as you guys can see there, who are the two teams? Well, in this piece from John Haymon that I implore you guys to check out should you have interest, he does highlight the following. And the Seattle Mariners, which shocks absolutely nobody, the Mets and the Mariners have been connected what feels like the past three and a half years for a potential Jeff McNeel trade. So, it’s far from shocking to see that come to light again. as well as, and this is more the intriguing spender this off seasonason, the Pittsburgh Pirates are rolled up the sleeves and they’re ready to spend a couple million dollars for a change. Who would have thought? In the final year before we have an extended lockout, more than likely, the Pirates say, “You know what? We are absolutely one of the major culprits of problems as to why we have teams like the Dodgers be the Dodgers while teams like us and other small market teams do absolutely nothing but pocket the taxation for teams that spend big beyond $300 million. cough cough the Steve Cohen tax for teams like the New York Mets. But nonetheless, these are the two teams that are in the market right now for Jeff McNeel. But something that has not been reported, but it’s something that I can say in heavy confidence is that there is another team out there, everybody, that very well may find themselves landing Jeff McNeil in the end, and I don’t just say this because there’s logical reasoning behind it, but I say this because there’s credibility backed by people that I know personally in the industry. I wouldn’t go out of my way to relay this unless I felt firmly confident and that team is the Kansas City Royals. Now again, I don’t have any more information beyond that. I just know that the Kansas City Royals is a team that has absolutely had the appetite for one, Jeff McNeel. Now, how far have things gone in potential trade talks? I genuinely have no clue. Same way that I do not have a clue as far as things have gotten potentially with the Mariners and or the Pirates, if at all. But let’s go down the laundry list of these three teams and let’s get into ultimately what kind of trade could be had here. And I’m going to emphasize more so the Mariners and the Pirates on what a kind of trade could look like instead of the Royals because again while I’m very confident in what my industry sources have realled my way, it is still not what we’re talking about through the report today and I want to stand true to that headlining the Mariners and the Pirates most instead of the Royals here. But we’ll talk about them all nonetheless. So beginning here with the Seattle Mariners. I know you say to yourself, Wardy, let’s go ahead and let’s go and land the big guns. Let’s go ahead and land a Brian Woo. Let’s go ahead and land a Loose Castile. Let’s go ahead and land a Louis a Lucas uh pardon me, a Logan Gilbert or a George Kirby. I would love anyone from their rotation. I know I’m not alone in saying that, but here’s what lies the problem. The Seattle Mariners, if they’re going to trade in a deal for Chv McNeel, unless the Mets put in a lot more assets in a significant package, the likelihood of the Mets getting anything of substance from the Mariners from their rotation is slim to none. It just isn’t going to happen. The value is improper. Even for McNeel, who’s coming off of a respectable two plus4 season, 11% above league average as a batter, a guy who can give you plenty reps in the outfield, and of course at second base. Why is he appealing to a team like the Seattle Mariners? It’s because one, they would love him in that infield. You know, there’s obviously uncertainty regarding guys like Jorge Palano and his future after having a very good year transitioning to the hot corner if I’m not mistaken for the Mariners this past year. You know, the keep production that you’re getting from a guy in JP Crawford who’s been a nice veteran now in that in that infield for the most part. But when you look at not only second base, but the potential of him being utilized as a Swiss Army knife the way that the Mets have, that’s what’s appealing for the Seattle Mariners. a team that would like to add a veteran bat to add more oomph in their lineup while also giving them flexibility at the same time. And McNeil is a Swiss Army knife that can be utilized as either everyday starter depending on where you have him in the lineup, a guy that can come off the bench for you, a guy that can be a late game replacement. A lot of different ways you can go about Jeff that we are aware of. And given the Mets continue log jam now having landed Marcus Simeon who is undoubtedly going to be the Mets storing second baseman next season unless they say shifted him to third base and went crazy after another second baseman like I don’t know Catel Marte but even then Catel Marte is not nearly as strong of a defender at second. So I’m not exactly sure how that would work. Point is is that Marcus Simeon has made a Jeb Manil trade all the more likely if he didn’t think it was likely enough when the Mets already had a log jam of top prospect Jet Williams who may very well be traded separately as well as guys like Ryan Mauricio Lu San Helkunia and of course to a degree Brett Batty when he gets reps at second base. You know, it was telling that if the Mets want to give any reps to either the youth movement or add a veteran that’s a bit more established than McNeel to a degree, then it’s telling that they’re going to part ways with Jeff McNeel. So, for the Mariners, there are a couple guys that stick out and I’m going to really focus on the reliever options for both the Mariners and the Pirates today because as much as I would love rotation pieces from either of those two clubs and the Pirates obviously Mitch Keller is sticking out like a sore thumb, I would love them and you would love them. The likelihood of that stuff happening is slim. There is one pitcher for the Pirates that’s more of a starter profile that I do think could be feasible for the Mets. However, I again do not know exactly how realistic it would be in trade discussions. But when I take a look at the pardon me, the respective rosters of both the Seattle Mariners as well as their in the Pittsburgh Pirates, there are a couple guys that stand out to me when evaluating their depth chart. And shout out to Fan Graphs here. And when we go ahead and take a look specifically at the relievers, there’s a couple that stick out. And listen, obviously you’re not going to get the stud closer there in the Andre Smunos and the Map Rash who still has a couple couple player options. Pardon me, not player options, minor league options. More than likely not going to happen. But this is where I think we find ourselves in the category of Edward Bazardo as well as Gabe Spear. And I might be saying his name wrong. It might be Spire, Potato Potato. Either way, we’re going to talk about those two in particular. Let’s start here with Edward Bazardo who I believe on the forefront is a better profile for this Mets bullpen given the fact that the Mets already have guys like Brooks Rail and AG Mentor fully expect to be a go right away next season. So the Mets have two quality lefties in their bullpen as is. There’s definitely more of an adacy to add more quality right-handers in this pen with obviously the glaring um pardon me Alpha in the room which is that you got to bring Edwin Diaz back. And now, let’s get into Bazardo here, cuz Bazardo, as you guys can see, there’s certainly upside for the 30-year-old right-hander who’s at 6′ 190 lbs and isn’t a free agent until 2030, but doesn’t have any minor league options left. So, naturally, he’d be appealing for someone like David Sterns, but there’s an asterk knowing that you’d have to make sure that he’s in your bullpen all year, or you could potentially lose this guy in the DFA waiver claim category, and then you trade McNeel for nothing. But this is what we’re talking about. Last season in his age 29 year, Bazardo really started a breakout. His second and a half season there in Seattle, the most innings he’s ever pitched in his career, 78.2 this past season in 73 games, a 9.38k per nine and just over three walks per nine, a right around one on the home run home run per nine. But then you look at the numbers here everybody, we’re looking at a 252 expected year, pardon me, a 252 RA, a 3.37 expected RA, and a 3.84 FIP. good for a.5 war season. Now, those innings is what sticks out most to me personally, as well as a solid K took ratio. Nothing overly sexy, nothing too crazy and dominant, but still effective. And what we saw Bazardo do as well in a smaller sample size in the 2024 season was a guy who was able to get his K rate in a smaller sample at almost 11K per nine, a walk rate sub three walks per nine, and expected ERA of 2.4 with a baseline of 4.8. So, very poor luck is what he had. bad defense behind him among other bad balances there in the 2024 season. So we’re looking at two years in a row now where we’re I mean honestly three if we even go back to he’s a very small sample in 2023. His expected rate was 3.25 there as well. He’s been a solid reliever his entire career but he strikes me a little bit more in the Oscar Brazan category of a guy who again isn’t getting any younger has club control for a while but hasn’t necessarily been a staple in a bullpen really up until this past season. So for the Mets, they would be giving up a guy like Jeff McNeel, who obviously has more immediate value when looking at war. But in turn, you’re getting a quality reliever who’s coming off of a career year at almost 80 innings for you. Should be a guy that can hopefully give you anywhere from 60 to 70 plus next season depending on how much you really need to lean on and utilize him. He clearly did well being utilized in various circumstances and situations. And when we look more on his arsenal in particular, everybody, this is what you’re getting, okay? You’re getting the uh the slider that he threw 43% of the time that we saw at 82.5 mph. The sinker at 41% of the Arsenal at 95 to 96 mph sitting for seam at 14% of the Arsenal at 95 and the splutty at 2% of the arsenal that I’m sure the Mets would try to maximize more out of at 90 mph. So pitching run value 91st percentile 88th in fastball run value 89th in breaking run value right around league average and off speedr run value 78th in expected year rate 84th and expected b average 66th in fast ball velocity we’re looking at 69th in average exit velocity really bad on the chase and whiff rates cuz he does not get swing to miss the way that you’d hope for someone who again sits solid with his velocity but it clearly has not hindered his game much because he had a lot of success this past season while not even being a heavy ground ball pitcher cuz his ground ball rate is only in the 31 percentile. But hard hit percent percentage 77th which is good. That means he’s not getting hard hit that you see. K percentage is well above league average is 76. So interestingly enough, he’s not getting a whole lot of swing and misses when you’re looking at the whiffs. However, he is still striking out guys at a very good rate. So intriguing to say the least. You’re looking at someone also that’s right around 30th percentile in the barrel percent. So even when he’s getting barreled, which is fairly often, he’s not getting up giving up hard contact. So, this is someone who I think would be seamless in the Mets bullpen next season. Again, we don’t have many options at all. He would clearly be an upgrade overcarban and a guy that appears to be a rubber arm for you. That’s someone that could hopefully give you again anywhere from 60 60 to 70 plus innings next season in this Mets bullpen as a various um type reliever. Whether you use use him in the seventh, sometimes as your setup man in the eighth, maybe more in the sixth depending on if he’s having a bad or a good week. You know, you get creative with it. But Bizardo sticks out to me. And it’s not only him that sticks out to me, but another pitcher that sticks out to me in this group as well is going to be Mr. Gabe Spear, Gabe Spire, Potato Potato, another pitcher that who has some really nice numbers that we’re going to get into here. And he has the 14 fast ball that sits 95 miles per hour that he threw 45% of the time. The sinker at 30% of the Arsenal that he threw 94 miles per hour higher. And the slider at 26% of the arsenal that was around 83 plus pitching run value 85th percentile 92nd in fastball run value right around league average and breaking run value. Doesn’t have an off speed pitch. So nothing to see there. 98th and expected year rate. 97th and expected batting average above league average and fastball velocity just below league average and average exit velocity. So getting you know giving up some decent contact. Chase percentage and 98th percentile. Amazing. in whip percentage, 88th percentile, 96 percentile in K percentage, 97th in walk percentage, just below league average and barrel percentage of league average and hard hit percentage, and just below league average and ground ball percentage. I like this guy a lot and he’s only 5’11, 200 lb, but one, he has the velocity, but two, he’s getting a lot of swing and miss. So, I actually love this idea because while I like like AJ Mentor a lot, AJ’s coming off of another year where he was barely healthy. These are backto-back years. His final year at Atlanta was cut short due to injury. His first year with the Mets was cut short the first month due to a seasonal on injury. So Mentor isn’t getting any younger. His velocity is likely going to dip slightly unless the Mets really get the best out of him and their ramp up in spring training. And Brooks is awesome, but we’re just one injury away from having a clear problem when looking at a lack of lefties yet again in this Mets bullpen. And that’s where if you add someone like Gabe here, he changes the game for you. You know, he’s 30 years of age obviously and he’s someone who can come in and do wonders for this team. And he kind of had a breakout year in his own right. Now, in 2023, in 54 innings, he had just over one whip, and we’re looking at a 3.79 year. However, in 2025, a 2.6 RA and a 2.47 expected year in 76 games and 62 innings, 82 strikeouts, and a 87 whip. A lot to like there. So, if the Mets are able to land one of the bigger fish in the Mariners bullpen in order to make kind of a one for one swap happen or if the Mets have to add a lower level prospect outside of the top 15 or top 20 to get something like this done, I think that that would obviously be a great move for them. And also, Gabe doesn’t have the track record to suggest that, oh, the Mariners have to bend over backwards to ask for a Kane’s ransomware to demand that he doesn’t go anywhere. You know, we’re not asking for Andre Smunos. We’re not asking for, you know, even their top two or arguably top three relievers. I think he’s in that top three conversation, top four right now, but that’s something the Mariners can bite the bullet on as a team that does a fantastic job every single year turnurning out new pitching talent. Jeff Miguel, some of that can fill a void for them and for the Mets, they can full void by going after one of these relievers. So, you guys let me know in the comments down below your thoughts on that. Because now, as we get on to the Pittsburgh Pirates, there are two other guys that stand out to me. And let’s start here with Isaac Matson. Isaac Matson is a reliever option for the Pittsburgh Pirates and he pitched in 44 games this past season that we saw and he posted a 2.45 year ray. Again, another guy that basically had his breakout year this past season. You can see the trend here obviously age 30 uh would be coming in the New York Mets with a for fast ball that he threw roughly 80% of the time at 94 plus a change up at 12% of the Arsenal 86 slider at 9% of the Arsenal 85 and a curveball at 1% at 79. and his expected year rate. Expected batt average, fast ball run value, pitch run value, all well above league average. Fast ball velocity just below league average, chase percentage above league average. Whiff and walk percentages right around the 30 to 38 percentile. K percentage right around league average. Barrel percentage elite, we’re looking at right around the 80th plus percentile, which is awesome. Ground ball percentage ain’t happening because he ain’t a ground ball pitcher. And a hard hit percentage above league average. So, a lot to like there as well for Isaac Matson. And again, another one of these guys that kind of just came out of the blue this past season and really burst on the scene as a quality reliever option for the Pirates. For the Pirates, you’re not losing too much to really stress out about other than the fact that you’re giving up a guy that obviously has some club control. For Jeff McNeel, he would be going to a Pirates team that obviously is looking to better themselves next season. And McNeil is the kind of move I could see a team like the Pirates making because again, they’re not going to light the world on fire in the fringe market. But they could get a little creative by going after some guys to add for infield outfield that are going to be impactful for them. And McNeil is another one of these guys if you add to the mix could do well especially with the balance of their youth movement depending on how many veterans that they plan to bring in for next season. I know that they’re in the markets of guys like GT Remuto and Kyle Schwarber. I don’t expect them to land either of the two, but the fact that they’re involved there is fairly telling that they’re in the market for veteran bats and veteran guys that can impact them in various ways. And McNeel does check off some boxes for them. So, not only is Isaac Matson a potential fit, but outside of him, another that stands out to me personally is going to be the only starter type we’re talking about today profile, and that is Mike Burroughs. Mike Burroughs, as you guys can see from the stats beside me now, has a forcing fast ball that he threw 39% of the time around 96 mph, change up 24% of the time at 87. Slider 20% of the time at 87, and curveball 12% at 79, and sinker at 6% at 96. So, a nice array of pitches here for uh Burroughs, who has six pitch mix, also has punting cup club control because he’s only entering his age 27 season. But here’s what why I think this could make level sense, right? As I’ve been saying all along, if the Mets trade McNeel, I anticipate that they will land a reliever that has upside or a back-end starter. I think it’ll be one of those two scenarios. So, if we’re going to play the backend starter route, Burroughs is where he checks off boxes. an elite pitcher when looking at his off speed that we saw this past year, but someone who’s been around either around league average or a little bit below league average in certain numbers that you guys see beside me. So, what’s most appealing about Burroughs? It’s his age, his upside, his club control, and someone who in my opinion has all the makings of a profile to be, you know, a kind of a Trevor Williams type who would be fetting because Williams is a former Pittsburgh Pirate or a Tyler Miguel. kind of more your six-man type that can be a rubber arm for you if you want him as a lawn reliever or as someone that you actually need to give you some starts like a Paul Blackburn, but would hopefully actually be good. And 23 games and 19 starts this past season. He posted a a 3.94 year. His expected year wasn’t all that great at 4.3, but with a better infield defense behind him and a much better team around him, I’d imagine that he’d have greater success as well as pitching in a pitcher park half the season there at City Field. 97 strikeouts in 96 innings and a 1.2 whip. So again, not an overly sexy name, but nor is Jeff McNeel. So Beggars can be choosers in this kind of trade scenario for Jeff. And again, as I mentioned with the Kansas City CE Royals, just take a look at their depth chart when evaluating relievers as well as starters. I mean, if there’s one reliever that I think would make sense for the Mets if they would have an appetite still is someone like Hunter Harvey uh strikes me as a potential fit. The Mets try to try to land him in their winter meetings a year ago actually for Stanley Marte, but it didn’t happen. Harvey also went down with a big injury that had him out for most of last year for the Royals, but he has some club control if I’m not mistaken. has upside and people kind of look at him as someone who not only profiles similar to Ryan Stannic, but could be better than Ryan Stannic. So, whatever the case might be in regards to Jeff McNel’s future of being traded out of these out of these two to three teams, I would love to hear from you guys in the comments down below. Which team do you think would be the best trade partner for the New York Mets? And would you like the Mets to trade McNeel in kind of a one for one swap type of thing, or would you prefer that they try to package him that way they can get more significance in return of said deal? Let me know all your thoughts down below on that front and thank you guys so much for exactly that because now everybody let’s go on from talking about Jeff McNeel to now getting into our next topic today. And what is our next topic going to be is going to be right down there as you guys can see it along with me. Yes, per Jesse Rogers of ESPN. Tyler Tyler Glass now is seen as a possible trade candidate to help the Dodgers fill holes this off seasonason. I’m sorry. What? Now, a part of me isn’t shocked by this because the Dodgers, in order for them to stay afloat, not only are they going to be big spenders, but they’re going to be forward thinking. And they’re going to be forward thinking in ways where Glass now only provided 90 innings for them last season. He provided just around 110 the year prior. Now, they don’t care as much about that cuz they just want Glass now healthy down the stretch in the postseason, and that’s what he was. And that’s why they had as much success as they did in part with guys like him and Yamamoto and of course there and all the other great aspects of the rotation from Blake Snell. I mean the fact that they have currently like a four horsemen of ace caliber starters in the rotation right now is chef’s kiss. But with the expectation that a guy like Emtt Sheen is really going to establish himself as a mainstay that rotation next year, there’s a belief that they actually have an appetite to dump Tyrell Glass’s final couple years of his contract in order to fill out certain areas of need. And areas of need for the Dodgers include potentially adding an outfielder and of course bolstering more of that bullpen. Enfield, they’re pretty much okay with the exception of maybe adding someone that they like as a more defensively sound third base option over a guy like Max who signed his one-year contract. But Glass Now is a fascinating one because I’m here to tell you, no, I’m not saying the Mets need to go out of their way to trade for Tyler Glass now. Especially knowing that if the Dodgers are having the appetite to trade Glass Now is telling that out of all their options, that one is the one that they’re most comfortable with dealing. There’s something to be said about that. There’s also something to be said about Glass now having that name Glass in his actual last name, that word rather. That’s fitting for someone who has really struggled to stay healthy throughout his career. Why? Because he’s 6’8 and throws absolute gas. That’s the simple answer behind it. The numbers this past year though, a three just over three-year rate, 90 innings, a K to walk ratio of almost 11 strikeouts per nine to four plus walks per nine, but of course was able to be dominant, one called upon and one needed in postseason play to a degree. Glass now a multi-time World Series champion. Back-to-back years in his first couple years with the Dodgers loves it in LA and he lo he looks just like Killian Murphy. If you guys don’t know an actor out there, he’s just Glass has twice the size of him. So, he’s certainly enjoying that Hollywood type of feel, if you will. But listen, all good things come to an end. If the Dodgers are going to part ways with Tyro Glass now, I think you’d be silly if you’re the New York Mets to not at least give a call here because Glass now the downside is again, how healthy is this guy going to be for you? He has a 2028 player option, but it’s unique cuz it’s only a player option. If the Dodgers decline the club option at $30 million. So, and they say, “No, we don’t want to actually bring you back at 30 million, then becomes a player option, then Glass Now will have the option to opt out of that contract because he’s currently making right around 27.5 mil AEV on that 5-year, $136 million contract or so.” Glass now, as we know, is entering the age 20, pardon me, age 33 season for him. Not getting any younger, but when he’s right, he’s a bulldog. Look at these numbers with me, guys. They’re just so good. 78 79th percentile pitching run value 78th in fast ball run value 70th in breaking run values 80th in expected year rate 89th in expected bing average 75th in fastball velocity 78th and average exit velocity 1% talent chase percentage which is just actually kind of insane to see so weird to me he got no chase last year yet he had the whiffing K percentages the way that he did it’s bizarre kind of nuts but what is that what does that tell you he’s striking out a lot of mofos in the zone That’s what that means. If he’s not getting guys to chase much, he’s pounding the hell out of the strike zone is what he’s doing. 73rd percentile whip percent, 87th in K percentage, seventh in walk percentage, and that was only at a 4.2 walk rate. Like, that isn’t as egregious as maybe what you would think. Like, we’ve seen a lot of bad walk rates in and uh Mets uniform over the years. 58th percentile and barrel percentage, 73rd in hard hit percentage, ground ball percentage, 61st. And of course, because he’s 6’8, he uses his entire frame as the best pitcher in baseball with his full extension. A forcing fast ball that sits 96 and of course can touch triple digits when it’s really as electric as it can be. The slider at 22% of the Arsenal, the forcing was at 35. Slider sits 89 to 91. Curveball 22% of the arsenal at 82 and the sinker at 96 mph or higher. And he throws at 21% of the time as well. Glass now if the Mets landed him would undoubtedly be a huge frontlining ace to pair with someone like No Mlan. But one, what would the assets be to give up to land someone like Glass now? And C, why would the Mets and the Dodgers realistically be a match if the Dodgers are trying to stay in this win now stage? It feels counterintuitive for them if they did something along the lines of improving a rotation for a rival in the National League that is a team that’s trying to get in their way even though they didn’t do a great job of it this past year. They they couldn’t even get a chance to get in their way the way that they attempted in 2024. But the point stands if Glass now is going to be traded, it feels like it’ll likely be going to the American League. And funny enough, I actually could see Glass now if he got traded to another big market team being the New York Yankees and going back to the American League East. And the reason I say that is is because not only would that be a huge piece of the puzzle for the Yankees, but from the Yankee, pardon me, from the Daughter point of view, there are probably some assets currently on that Yankee roster that could be appealing to them. Now, whether that’s more in the bullpen or whether that’s more in the aspects of the infield and or outfield, not entirely sure. All I’m saying is is that Glass now is without a doubt the most intriguing crazy name that we are seeing currently being thrown out there and potential trade talks. But I do want to provide key context behind this piece from Jesse Rogers of ESPN because it is true that he did report this. However, context is always important. It states the following. One anonymous MLB executive suggested to ESPN that the right-hand pitcher could be on the market this offseason. and I quote, “Feels like the Dodgers can go to Otani, Yamamoto, Snell, Sasaki, Emttian, and others and use Glass now on the trade market to cover up holes.” Glass Now, of course, had himself a very good year, and he’s owed 65 million over the next two seasons with a club option of 30 million for 2028 or if the club options decline, it converts to a 21 and a half player option. So, that’s kind of what you’re getting. So my reaction to this is you know an anonymous MLB executive is a very loose term very broad and that could be someone who doesn’t have anything in on the no as what at all and the same breath you say to yourself okay if someone from like Jesse Rogers status is go going to go out of their way to make a piece on this they’re probably doing it because they have a level of not only credibility but understanding that there’s actually a real possibility that glass now could be traded. I’m not going to put anything past the Dodgers, okay? Because the Dodgers are the exact kind of team that would shock you. Trade away something like that when you least expect it, but still make their team better for next season. Because realistically, do the Dodgers need Glass now? No, they don’t need him. So, if they would like to pounce more in the trade market to fit certain areas of need instead of continuing to spend like drunk sailor and have heavy deferred payments, that is where it makes a level of sense for you. But I would definitely love to hear your thoughts everybody watching live on a replay in regards to this one cuz glass listen there’s a lot of guys out there that I think are great fits for the New York Mets and the rotation and if Glass now does actually become a realistic piece to the puzzle in the sense that he is not only top name in the trade market but like he’s actually going to be traded like it’s actually going to happen. Should that be the case, I would still have a preference probably for the Mets if they’re going to be trading for ace caliber starter to go after someone that can give them more reliability because Glass Now’s a lack of health is what I think will always be the dark cloud over him. It’s not about his dominance. It’s not about him being a back-to-back World Series champion because those are all the things that intrigue you to want to go out of your way to land him. There’s Mets segment Mason Marcus Sime who just took a dotted 96 there for that strikeout a second ago but and another backtoback with a different Texas Ranger there but the point stands glass now as appealing as he is not my personal favorite when evaluating the trade market and there’s a couple guys that not only are more reliable but guys are just far more realistic for the Metsvia trade than Glassna right now and there’s one man that is in my opinion might be one of not the most realistic of the bunch and Let’s go ahead and talk about him. Let’s break down what you guys need to know in regards to Freddy Peralta because in case you guys did not see the news that dropped as of over the past 24 hours, let Tyler enlighten you because it is the following. Brewers reportedly concerned about payroll and this is from MLB trade rumors inside. It goes on to break down from Will Sammon and Ken Rosenthal the Athletic. We just had Will on the platform a couple days ago in our live stream. And mind you, well before he was on the beat for the New York Mets a couple years ago was on the beat for the David Sterns Raman Brewers. So he understands the Brewers more than most in this game when looking at reporting. And they both came together and emphasized how the Brewers are genuinely concerned and are struggling right now with their payroll. And there’s a belief that they would like to cut costs. Now you say to yourself, Freddy Peralta is on a one-year contract of $8 million. That isn’t a lot of money. Why would that be a problem for them? And in my opinion, it’s less about that specific 8 million being a problem as it is knowing that they just have a financial problem in general because they have a schmuck owner that doesn’t want to spend. They did it for Christian Yelch and they haven’t done it really for anyone much since Brandon Wood Qo except is great for them, but that can further open the floodgates for them to part ways with Peralta because here’s why. While $8 million might not be a massive needle mover, 8 million still may get them below where they want to be closer to their payroll from a year ago. And the Brewers are not planning to increase their payroll much this offseason at all. That’s why they’re going to probably move marginally at best with their offseason moves. Now, Peralta, why do you trade an East Cowboy starter like him? Because he’s in the final year of his contract. And you’d be kidding yourself if you thought he’d be coming back a year from now. There’s a reason why every single Brewer that makes it to their walk year that’s a quality player never stays in Milwaukee. And that’s because they never pony up the dough with the exception of that massive Christian Yelich extension. He’s like the only exception because he was an MVP caliber player for them. So down the line, we’ll see obviously in regards to some of their younger guns are blossoming. But for guys are expected to hit the market, they’re more than likely going to hit the market. And Peralta is someone who is a huge trade uh trade chip for the Brewers to use and knowing how expensive this market is after seeing Dylan Cus get seven years 210 million for a guy who had a 4 and a half year rate this past season. Obviously the Brewers are going to ask for a Kane’s ransom even as a rental. But when you look at the numbers down below, you see roughly 180 innings at a 2.70 array, a 3.4 expected rate. Peralta is a workhorse. There’s a lot to like about him. And if he was out of the Mets rotation, he is that kind of ace upside starter entering his age three season that you can get early negotiations on for a potential extension. And a guy who David Sterns loves. David Sterns initially traded for Peralta years ago when he was GM there for the Milwaukee Brewers. And they from everything I know have always had a good relationship. So do not be surprised if you see Sterns kind of lean more into those past relationships for players that would still be of quality and sensible for the club right now because if you land him, he is your guy that you can pair with Noah Mlan and then you trade Kodi Sena separately and given how inflated this pitching market is. You could probably get a solid return for Sanga right now and have him be someone else’s issue to figure out. And if he blossoms, great for them. But there’s a reason as to why the Mets would still be trading him in the end because he’s been far from reliable for two straight years. The Mets need certainty. Freddy Peralta is more of that. He’s also 10 times more likely to be traded than Derek Scooble because Scooble, even as a rental, you have to literally give up so much more assetwise, more than likely. You also look at the other guys available via trade. How realistic is both of Joe Ryan and Pablo Lopez going to be traded this off season? I’d imagine one of them will be dealt, but probably not both. And I think Lopez is more than likely the guy to be traded between the two cuz they aren’t like in a rushing need to trade Joe Ryan right now. He may have more value at the deadline. Lopez got hurt right around the deadline. So that hurt his value if they want to trade him. They probably would have if he didn’t get hurt when they were doing their fire sale giving away guys like Yon Duran among among others. But Lopez only has a couple years left on his contract making good AEV. That’s a contract I’m sure the Twins would not be opposed to, you know, basically parting ways with and dumping in a right deal. So with the exception of that though again there aren’t many guys I think check off more boxes than Freddy Peraltton what the Mets would be looking for the assets they’d have to give up because again whatever the Brewers would be asking for Peralta there’s logical reasoning to go out your way to do it because even if you help the Brewers when say giving up some quality maybe maybe in a Freddy Peralta trade you have to give up hopefully not a Brandon Sprro or a Jonah Don but not far off you look at a Will Watson you look at an RJ Gordon And you look at a Jonathan Sanuchi, you look at a Jack Wigger, you look at the next, you know, wave of Mets top pitching prospects, Zack Thornton, if I didn’t state him already. The list goes on and on. I think the Mets would be inclined to dabble a bit more of that market. And if they were asked, you know, can we take spurt off your hands and you don’t have to give up much more prospectwise for Peralta? I think the Mets would be willing to do that knowing how much of a certainty Freddy is versus how much of uncertainty Brandon is. I also see the complete counter which is that Peralta is a oneanddone player for you and Sproto’s on a blossom in a great lab there in Milwaukee. You’re going to be kicking yourself for years as to why you made that trade. So there’s something to be said about the risk when of course going after rental player, but it’s hard to envision the Mets out of all teams trading for a top rental talent like him and not doing everything in their power to extend him long term. Like you really think the Mets wouldn’t be able to give him a long-term deal that they would reach agreement on? I I think that they most certainly would, especially if you’re giving up any solid assets to make it happen. So again, I understand some fans are like, I don’t like the idea of investing rentals, but my counter is some of the best options for the Mets via trade this year in the rotation market are rentals. So, you know what? Sometimes you just have to deal with it, especially when the Mets farm is as deep as has ever been. and they’re perfectly positioned to give up quality assets while not hurting themselves and not shooting themselves in the foot too much because they have such a good future ahead with their player development, their scouting, and their farm, which is currently rated number one in baseball when looking in their pitching department and is top five farm in the game currently. So, a lot to love about the Mets minor leagues. A lot to love about potentially their abundance of infield options should the Brewers have an appetite for one or multiple. I think Mark Ventos would make a lot of sense for the Brewers. I really do. I think he’d be an awesome DH type option for them truthfully, especially now that Reese Hoskins is gone. If I’m not mistaken, um that’s someone who I believe would make sense if they added a level of interest in Brett Batty. Okay, as long as the Mets replace him separately with an upgrade, I’m not losing sleep over it. Um you look again guys with control Lokuni Ronnie Muricio that that’s where you would likely see the Brewers dabble more not just for top prospects but for also guys are you know fringe MLB players but have multiple years of club control when they’re still on either their pre-arm years or just beginning arbitration. You know they they don’t want to have to give big paydays to anyone anytime soon. So ideally if they traded for Peralta the last thing that they traded away Peralta the last thing that they would want is to have to worry about any inflated contracts coming back. it would be young players with a lot of club control, especially ones that are pre-arb would be most appealing to them. But I definitely want to hear from you guys in the comments down below. How much of an appetite do you have to go out your way to trade for someone like Freddy Peralta? Or do you believe that the Mets are better suited for either a certain starters in the free agent market like Atuo Ei like a Michael Kane shooting for the stars and most consistent starter but one that doesn’t make sense longterm in my opinion primary Valdez Zack Allen to lesser degree for sure East Coast native let’s see if he come back to East Coast for the first time as a professional player or the other route which is different types of trade fits that we have broken down extensively on the platform. Whatever your thoughts are regarding all those topics, everybody, please relay them down below. Again, thank you guys all so much for watching. I really do appreciate it. Another day, another late night Word and Wam breakdown here at the platform. So, thank you guys for hanging in whether you watched it when it first dropped the next day on Black Friday, sometime over the weekend, whatever the case is. Thank you so much again. And as always, no matter what, let’s go Mets. Peace out, folks. Have a great one.

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