REPORT: Mets Will Prioritize 2027 Build at the Trade Deadline | Can They Turn It Around in a Year?

New York Mets shift focus to 2027 as trade deadline strategy takes center stage. Are blockbuster moves on the horizon, or will key arms like Luke Weaver and Clay Holmes stay put? Ryan Finkelstein spotlights the Mets’ pursuit of top minor league prospects over positional needs, their creative approach to fortifying a thin farm system, and the challenge of building a contender amid a weak free agent class. Key discussions include trade chips—A.J. Minter, Brooks Raley, Luis Robert Jr.—rotation questions surrounding Kodai Senga, and the ongoing infield puzzle beyond Francisco Lindor. Plus, Ryan Finkelstein tackles the latest on Lindor and Juan Soto’s relationship, dispelling media speculation about clubhouse chemistry. Can the Mets overcome their current struggles and set the stage for a turnaround in 2027? Mandatory Credit: Jordan Godfree-Imagn Images Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everyday... JOIN THE LOCKED ON METS INSIDER COMMUNITY: https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonmets Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts... Locked On MLB League-Wide: Every Team, Prospects & More 🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/leagues/... Follow Locked On Mets on Twitter Locked On Mets   / lockedonmets   Ryan Finkelstein   / finkelsteinryan   #Mets #NewYorkMets #mlb Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! AmazonThis Back To School Season, spend less on your kids, with Amazon. With Amazon’s low Back To School Prices, just spend less on your kids. Because every dollar you don’t spend on them, is a dollar you haven’t spent on them.  KALSHIFor a limited time, download the Kalshi app and use code LOCKEDON to get ten dollars when you trade ten. Kalshi. Trade on anything. GametimeToday's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply. FanDuelToday's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. From the opening whistle to the final kick, Let There Be Goals on FanDuel. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started now. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)