The possibility of the Texas Rangers trading Jacob deGrom back to the New York Mets has quickly become one of the most intriguing storylines of the MLB offseason.
With deGrom coming off a strong 2025 campaign, showcasing elite strikeout numbers, a sub-3.00 ERA, and a full return to ace-level form, the star right-hander has rebuilt his trade value at the perfect time for a Rangers team looking to reshape its long-term roster.
For the Mets, a potential Jacob deGrom reunion represents both a competitive opportunity and a powerful storyline. New York is desperate for a frontline starter to pair with Kodai Senga and elevate an improving roster into true playoff contention.
With owner Steve Cohen supposedly committed to an aggressive offseason, the Mets are one of the few teams capable of taking on deGrom’s contract and offering high-end prospects in return. This is why the New York Mets need to call for a Jacob deGrom trade right now.
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The Texas Rangers entered the 2025 season with championship expectations, but the franchise has reached a crossroads regarding its long-term pitching investment.
Jacob deGrom’s 2025 campaign, his first full season back from Tommy John surgery—was a major success on paper, as he delivered a 2.97 ERA, a 0.92 WHIP, and 185 strikeouts in 172.2 innings.
His velocity returned and he once again looked like one of the most dominant command pitchers in the sport. Yet even with his resurgence, Texas faces a difficult reality: they have major financial commitments across its roster and a growing need to invest in younger, more durable starting pitchers.
DeGrom is now 37 years old and still owed significant money over the next two seasons.
Texas already has hefty long-term contracts tied to Corey Seager, Marcus Semien, and several veteran arms, and their farm system is becoming increasingly important for sustaining competitiveness.
With young pitchers like Jack Leiter, Brock Porter, and Kumar Rocker pushing toward larger roles, the Rangers may view this offseason or the 2026 trade deadline as the ideal time to transition financially and strategically. Trading deGrom while his value is high would give Texas a chance to restock with controllable talent while freeing up payroll for extensions and future acquisitions.
What the Mets lack, however, is a true ace, someone with postseason pedigree, big-game presence, and the ability to stabilize the front of the rotation every fifth or sixth day. Mets owner Steve Cohen has shown repeatedly that financial restraints are not a concern, as shown by the Juan Soto move last season.
His departure to Texas in free agency never sat well with the fan base, but the timing made sense for a Mets team that was pivoting toward a long-term roster build.
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The Mets’ 2026 offseason has been defined by major roster turnover and strategic reshaping following a disappointing 2025 campaign.
Long-time fan favorites and cornerstone players have left or are likely to depart: franchise home-run leader Pete Alonso opted out of his contract and agreed to a five-year, $155 million deal with the Baltimore Orioles, ending his tenure in New York.
Closer Edwin DÃaz also chose free agency and signed a three-year contract with the Dodgers, while outfielder Brandon Nimmo was traded to the Texas Rangers for Marcus Semien in a move that prioritized defensive upgrades.
To address bullpen needs, the Mets signed reliever Devin Williams to a three-year deal.
Jacob deGrom Stats
In the 2025 regular season, deGrom made 30 starts for the Texas Rangers and posted a 12-8 win-loss record with a 2.97 ERA over 172.2 innings pitched. He struck out 185 batters and walked just 37, while compiling a career-best WHIP of 0.92.
His home/road splits showed especially strong work at home (e.g., an ERA of 2.35 in 88.0 innings at home) compared to a 3.63 ERA on the road. Coming off prior injury setbacks, the season was widely viewed as a successful resurgence.
Where deGrom ranked among his peers is also noteworthy. His WHIP of 0.92 placed him 2nd in MLB for the season. His ERA of 2.97 ranked around 12th in the league.
The win-loss total (12) tied him for about 21st among qualified starters. Though he did not win the league’s top pitching awards, he was recognized as the American League Comeback Player of the Year.