Mets Trade Top Tennessee Prospects to Giants Ahead MLB Deadline

Ahead of the 2025 MLB trade deadline, the New York Mets traded top reliever Tyler Rogers to the San Francisco Giants in exchange for former Tennessee baseball stars Blade Tidwell and Drew Gilbert, along with relief pitcher Jose Butto. Tidwell and Gilbert, both highly ranked Mets prospects, will join the Giants organization, which is rebuilding after falling below .500. Tidwell has had limited MLB experience with a challenging start to the season, while Gilbert has shown promise and power at AAA despite past injuries. This trade marks another move for Gilbert, who was previously traded by the Houston Astros to the Mets in 2023. Meanwhile, the MLB is making history by hosting its first game in Tennessee at Bristol Motor Speedway, with starting pitchers Spencer Strider and Chase Burns, both with strong Knoxville ties, taking the mound. The Giants aim to build their future around these young players as they remain competitive in the NL wild card race.