Mets Make Key Trade Deadline Moves, Miss Mason Miller, Buxton

The New York Mets pursued several trade targets at the 2025 MLB trade deadline to bolster their pitching staff and outfield, including relief pitcher Mason Miller and outfielder Byron Buxton. The Mets had "very serious" and "substantial" talks with the Oakland Athletics for Miller, but a disagreement over the prospect package led to the deal falling through, with Miller ultimately traded to the San Diego Padres. Meanwhile, the Mets explored acquiring Byron Buxton from the Minnesota Twins, but Buxton exercised his no-trade clause to remain in Minnesota despite interest from at least six teams, including the Mets and Braves. Instead of landing Buxton or Miller, the Mets acquired relievers Tyler Rogers, Ryan Helsley, and Gregory Soto to strengthen their bullpen and traded for Cedric Mullins to upgrade center field. These moves reflect the Mets' strategy of adding rental players for the playoff push while being cautious about parting with top pitching prospects amid rotation concerns. With the possibility of Edwin Díaz opting out after the season, the Mets' bullpen composition remains uncertain heading into 2026 and beyond.