Previewing the trade deadline for Mets, reviewing the draft with Mets VP Kris Gross | The Mets Pod

Joe DeMayo welcomes New York, New York's John Jastremski as guest co-host to deliver the latest episode of The Mets Pod, which looks ahead to the trade deadline and looks back on the MLB Draft with Mets VP of Amateur & International Scouting Kris Gross. First up, Joe and JJ dive into the Mets recent struggles, the issues with Francisco Lindor, all kinds of potential trade possibilities, plus stories about Juan Soto and the All-Star Game. Later, Joe catches up with Kris Gross for an in-depth recap of the Mets 2026 draft class, and then the show wraps with Joe and JJ answering Mailbag questions about trades, the best rookie for the Mets this season, and undrafted free agents. Be sure to subscribe to The Mets Pod at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Today's Show: 00:00 Welcome to the show! 01:25 The Week That Was...bad Boston, a good break, now sell! 04:45 What's wrong with Francisco Lindor? 08:55 What's the trade deadline plan? 12:25 To trade a catcher, or not to trade a catcher? 14:20 Can and will the Mets extend Clay Holmes? 18:30 What to make of Zach Thornton 20:00 Looking forward to learning in the second half 21:45 JJ's All-Star stories (including Juan Soto) 24:25 Debating the HR Derby format 25:55 Down on the Farm: Draft recap with Mets VP of Amateur & International Scouting Kris Gross 26:25 Overall thoughts on Mets draft strategy and results 27:45 1st round pick Carson Wiggins 31:10 3rd round pick Aiden Robbins 32:50 4th round pick Shane Sdau 33:55 5th round pick Luke McNeillie 35:30 11th round pick Kuhio Aloy 37:00 13th round pick Jacob Madrid 38:25 What's next for the staff 39:45 Goodbye to Kris 40:15 Mailbag – Major League player swap possibilities 44:15 Mailbag - Best Mets rookie: Ewing, McLean, or Benge? 47:50 Mailbag - Undrafted free agents Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo bring you The Mets Pod, a podcast dedicated to all things New York Mets! SNY’s signature podcast is a weekly show that delivers everything a Mets fan wants to hear about the team from Queens, including news, analysis, exclusive interviews, special guests, and more!   About The Mets Pod: Subscribe below to The Mets Pod to hear Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo talk New York Mets all year long!   Apple: https://on.sny.tv/Fjog278 Spotify: https://on.sny.tv/mox84ql Watch More: https://on.sny.tv/ATEbSKX Subscribe to get the latest from SNY here: https://on.sny.tv/S5RYeWN About SNY: SNY is the official television home of the New York Mets, Jets and all things New York sports. SNY features unparalleled, exclusive access to the New York Mets with more than 130 live telecasts each season as well as other Emmy Award winning Mets entertainment programming. As the official TV home of the New York Jets, SNY delivers more than 300 hours of exclusive year-round content devoted to Gang Green. SNY is an award winning, multiplatform regional sports network serving millions across the country through unparalleled coverage of all things New York sports. SNY delivers the most comprehensive access to all of the Tri-State area's professional and collegiate sports teams through nightly sports and entertainment programs. SNY.tv is the go-to digital communal home for New York sports fans to get succinct, easy-to-read updates, video highlights and features, recaps, news, opinion, rumors, insight and fan reaction on their favorite New York sports teams. As New York's leader in local sports TV coverage, SNY delivers the most comprehensive access to all of the Tri-State area's professional and collegiate sports teams through five nightly sports and entertainment programs from SNY's studios at 4 World Trade Center in lower Manhattan. SNY's programming roster also includes classic sports programming, critically acclaimed original entertainment shows, and exclusive interview and magazine programs. Check out more from SNY at https://sny.tv Like SNY on Facebook: https://on.sny.tv/rBYAHLi Follow SNY on Twitter: https://on.sny.tv/nOn1uq1 Follow SNY on Instagram: https://on.sny.tv/lEArPVp SNY.tv: The Online Home of All Things New York Sports. #SNY