As the New York Mets look to stay competitive in the NL East, a potential trade for Pirates ace Mitch Keller could bolster their injury-riddled rotation ahead of the 2025 MLB Trade Deadline.

The returns of Kodai Senga and Sean Manaea will help the situation immensely, but another starter could still be needed at the trade deadline. There are a lot of candidates who could make sense as durable innings-eaters for the Mets to slot into the number-three or four spot in their rotation,

The New York Mets have done what they’ve needed to do throughout the year, finding themselves in a somewhat decent position heading into the second half of the campaign. Prior to the trade deadline, the Mets will have to hope that they stay afloat,

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The Chicago Cubs were warned to stay away from Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Zac Gallen at the 2025 MLB trade deadline.

The Chicago Cubs have one clear need that has to be addressed ahead of the MLB trade deadline this year: starting pitching.