The Mets have nothing assured, but have pretty strong odds on making the postseason for consecutive years for just the third time in their history and – in the best outcome – winning the NL East for the first time since 2015 with one of the two best NL records to gain a first-round bye.

According to ESPN's Jeff Passan and Kiley McDaniel, in their most recent listing of "MLB's top 50 trade deadline candidates," the Phillies were named as a prime fit for All-Star Cleveland Guardians outfielder Steven Kwan.

So is there a realistic center field upgrade out there for the Amazins? With just six days to go until the trade deadline hits at 6 PM on July 31, let’s take a look at some of the players whom the Mets could potentially make a deal for.

The Philadelphia Phillies just nailed their bid and walked off with a shiny midseason addition, edging out the competition by just enough to win the showcase it

Cristopher Sánchez has emerged as a bonafide superstar on the mound, and it gives the Philadelphia Phillies valuable options once the playoffs roll around.

Grosz has spent the entire 2025 season at high A, posting a 4.14 ERA with 94 strikeouts in 85 innings and holding batters to a .211 average. He has a high-spin fastball that sits in the mid-90s, but the secondary stuff needs improvement, and the command is a tick below average (35 walks).

A slew of injuries makes adding pitching a priority for the Mets before the trade deadline. There is also the potential to get a lift in the lineup.

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With reports mounting that the Arizona Diamondbacks will be a trade deadline seller, a dozen teams have reportedly inquired about their All-Star third baseman.