MLB trade deadline updates for the Mets and Yankees

Breaking down the Mets' and Yankees' deadline moves

The Mets lost their Queens’ gambit this year, but president of baseball operations David Stearns continued his thorny game of chess ahead of Monday’s 6 p.m. trade deadline — acquiring over a dozen prospects he believes can help the franchise contend in 2027 in one way or another.

The deals began a little after 1 a.m., when Huascar Brazoban was dealt to the White Sox, and they kept coming.

After Freddy Peralta was traded Sunday, Brazoban, Clay Holmes, Luke Weaver, Tyrone Taylor and Brooks Raley joined the ranks of A.J. Minter and David Peterson, who had been traded before Deadline Day. Triple-A catcher and former Yankee Ben Rortvedt was also dealt away. In return, the Mets received 13 players, headlined by Cubs No. 2 prospect Jefferson Rojas, an infielder acquired in exchange for Holmes and Taylor, and the Pirates' Sammy Stafura, whom the team received in exchange for Weaver.

Read more about the Mets' deadline here.

Meanwhile, the Yankees' trade deadline, while not in the category of dud, nonetheless left much of the fanbase feeling that way — as well as some inside the organization, though none there went so far as to use the word "dud."

The result of the literally hundreds of trade concepts and/or ideas presented by general manager Brian Cashman, or presented to him, by rival general managers in recent weeks resulted in the Yankees securing all of two pieces before Monday’s 6 p.m. trade deadline.

Pieces, no doubt, that should be useful ones for the stretch run as the Yankees try to overtake the Rays in the American League East and further their position as one of the favorites – whether they win the division or not – to win the AL pennant.

Read more about the Yankees' deadline here.

David Stearns talks Mets deadline moves

Brian Cashman on the Yankees' trade deadline

The Mets' final tally: Who's in and who's out?

Pencils down. The 2026 trade deadline officially has passed.

Here’s the final tally of the Mets’ activity.

TRADED

• LHP David Peterson
• LHP A.J. Minter
• RHP Freddy Peralta
• RHP Huascar Brazoban
• LHP Brooks Raley
• C Ben Rortvedt
• RHP Luke Weaver
• RHP Clay Holmes
• OF Tyrone Taylor

ACQUIRED

• IF Cole Mathis
• IF Bruin Agbayani
• IF Billy Amick
• OF Aidan Smith
• RHP Gary Gill Hill
• IF Emilien Pitre
• RHP Gabe Davis
• RHP Zach Franklin
• OF John Spikerman
• RHP Luke Gabrysh
• RHP Chayce McDermott
• SS Sammy Stafura
• IF Jefferson Rojas

Heliot Ramos to the Yankees

The Yankees have been minus Aaron Judge and Cody Bellinger, but now more outfield help is on the way.

They acquired 26-year-old righthanded hitter Heliot Ramos from the Giants in exchange for two minor leaguers, lefty Henry Lalane and shortstop Kaeden Kent, the son of new Hall of Famer Jeff Kent. The deal became official shortly after the 6 p.m. trade deadline passed.

“If they traded for me, it’s because they want me, obviously,” Ramos told reporters in Arlington, Texas, where San Francisco was set to play the Rangers Monday night. “So I’m proud.

“I mean, it’s the Yankees. At the end of the day, that’s an organization that when you’re a kid and you’re a Puerto Rican, everybody knows about it. Everybody wants it. So I’m happy for this new chapter.”

Ramos, who could platoon in left, had a slash line of .264/.304/.424 with nine homers and 34 RBIs in 74 games.

He was productive the previous two years for the Giants with 22 homers and 72 RBIs in 2024 and 21 homers and 69 RBIs in 2025.

His career average against lefties is .279 and his career OPS against them is .847, including .835 this season. Ramos isn’t eligible for free agency until after the 2029 season.

“My heart was beating hard whenever I saw it on the TV, but right now I feel like I’m in a good spot,” Ramos said of the trade talk. “It’s a great credit for me.”

Newsday's David Lennon contributed to this report.

And there goes Clay Holmes and Tyrone Taylor

Clay Holmes and Tyrone Taylor turned out to be a package deal, and in return the Mets received an infielder who will be their top prospect.

The Mets traded Holmes and Taylor to the Cubs for Jefferson Rojas, Newsday’s Laura Albanese confirmed. Rojas is the Cubs’ No. 2 prospect and the No. 63 prospect in baseball, according to MLB Pipeline.

Rojas, 21, slashed .270/.339/.461 with 15 homers, 57 RBIs and 17 stolen bases in 91 games for Double-A Knoxville this season. The Dominican Republic native is set to be the organization’s top prospect – Jonah Tong, No. 75 in MLB Pipeline’s rankings, formerly held that honor. This season, Rojas has played third base (56 games), shortstop (26 games) and second base (two games).

Holmes, who is 4-4 with a 2.39 ERA in nine starts, hasn’t pitched in the big leagues since May 15 when Spencer Jones’ line drive fractured his right fibula. He has made three rehab starts, the most recent for High-A Brooklyn on Sunday, when he allowed four runs (three earned) and seven hits in 5 1/3 innings.

Holmes, 33, is in the second season of a three-year, $38 million deal, though he has a player option for 2027.

Taylor, 32, slashed .241/.290/.503 with 10 homers and 28 RBIs in 67 games for the Mets this year. In 24 games since returning from the injured list on June 26, he is slashing .354/.436/.875 with seven homers and 14 RBIs.

Taylor will be a free agent after the season.

Boone unfazed as AL East improves around Yankees

When asked about the division-leading Rays and fast-charging Red Sox upgrading at the deadline, Yankees manager Aaron Boone indicated it was business as usual.

"I know Cash and the guys are down in Tampa grinding away," Boone said with roughly 90 minutes to go before the deadline. "We have a lot of confidence in them and ultimately doing what's best for our team -- obviously in the present, but moving forward as well. Trust those guys to do what's best for our club.

"The division, in different ways, is always very heavy and very difficult. Obviously the Red Sox have played tremendous baseball for over a month now, Tampa leads the division, so it's always a challenge. But you're always constantly worrying about your own house and what things you need to do to try and continue to get better."

Luke Weaver to the Pirates

The Mets have moved arguably the best reliever on the market.

They traded righthander Luke Weaver to Pittsburgh for shortstop prospect Sammy Stafura on Monday afternoon, Newsday's Laura Albanese confirmed.

Stafura, 21, is the Pirates' No. 9 prospect, according to MLB Pipeline. Stafura, who was born in Cortlandt, New York, dazzled for High-A Greensboro with a .301/.365/.656 slash line, 19 homers, 51 RBIs and 16 stolen bases in 47 games.

The Reds drafted Stafura in the second round (43rd overall) out of Cortlandt Manor’s Walter Panas High School in 2023.

Weaver, who turns 33 on Aug. 21, is in the first season of a two-year, $22 million deal. In 42 games with the Mets this season, he had a 1.84 ERA, 0.82 WHIP, 15 holds, 45 strikeouts and 11 walks in 44 innings. He had 25 consecutive outings without allowing an earned run from May 1-July 12.

Cincinnati traded Stafura, lefthander Taylor Rogers and cash to Pittsburgh last July for third baseman Ke'Bryan Hayes.

Raley, Brazoban say their goodbyes

Freddy Peralta was traded to the Tampa Bay Rays on Sunday. Here's what he said on Instagram on Monday;

Although things didn’t work out as we all hoped, I want to thank the fans, my teammates, and the Mets organization for the love that they showed me.

I want to wish everyone the best on their journey.✌

Brooks Raley was sent to the Phillies on Monday. Here's what he said on Instagram about leaving the Mets:

To my teammates, coaches, staff and most of all the fans. The last 4 years have been a truly blessing for my family and I. You all made that possible and today is just another reminder that things change quickly in this game and you have to be thankful for the time where your feet are. First class organization and full of great players and better people. Thank you from #25.

Huascar Brazoban also had some comments for the Mets and their fans after he was traded to the White Sox.

Thank you New York.you welcome this long time rival . Super thankful to the @mets ,staff ,teammates and amazing met fans. Super thankful to the @mets ,staff ,teammates and amazing

Luis Garcia has a jersey number now

Luis Garcia Jr. will wear No. 26 for the Yankees, the team announced Monday.

That number was last worn by DJ LeMahieu.

According to Baseball Reference, Garcia becomes the 75th player in Yankees history to wear No. 26. Here's the list:

DJ LeMahieu (2019-2025)

Andrew McCutchen (2018)

Tyler Austin (2016-2018)

Chris Parmelee (2016)

Johnny Barbato (2016)

Chris Capuano (2014-2015)

Yangervis Solarte (2014)

Eduardo Núñez (2011-2013)

Ramiro Peña (2012)

Darnell McDonald (2012)

Kevin Russo (2010)

Austin Kearns (2010)

Nick Johnson (2010)

Greg Golson (2010)

José Molina (2007-2009)

Wil Nieves (2006-2007)

Sal Fasano (2006)

Terrence Long (2006)

Mark Bellhorn (2005)

Rey Sánchez (1997-2005)

Orlando Hernández (1998-2004)

Shane Spencer (1998)

Scott Pose (1997)

Andy Fox (1996-1997)

Kevin Elster (1995)

Darryl Strawberry (1995)

Daryl Boston (1994)

Steve Farr (1991-1993)

Jimmy Jones (1989-1990)

Steve Kiefer (1989)

Stan Jefferson (1989)

Rick Rhoden (1987-1988)

Paul Zuvella (1986-1987)

Bryan Little (1986)

Iván de Jesús (1986)

Joe Niekro (1985-1986)

John Montefusco (1985-1986)

Neil Allen (1985)

Shane Rawley (1982-1984)

Johnny Oates (1980-1981)

Juan Beníquez (1979)

Domingo Ramos (1978)

César Tovar (1976)

Juan Bernhardt (1976)

Rich Coggins (1975-1976)

Fernando González (1974)

Frank Baker (1970-1971)

Jimmie Hall (1969)

Mike Ferraro (1968)

John Kennedy (1967)

John Miller (1966)

Archie Moore (1964-1965)

Dale Long (1962-1963)

Tex Clevenger (1961-1962)

Ryne Duren (1958-1961)

Gus Triandos (1953-1954)

Art Schallock (1951-1952)

Ernie Nevel (1951)

Tom Ferrick (1950-1951)

Don Johnson (1947-1950)

Hugh Casey (1949)

Marius Russo (1946)

Karl Drews (1946)

Steve Roser (1944-1946)

Mike Milosevich (1945)

Ken Sears (1943)

Ken Silvestri (1941)

Buddy Rosar (1939-1940)

Joe Glenn (1932-1938)

Johnny Broaca (1934)

George Uhle (1933-1934)

Jimmie Reese (1931)

Samuel Byrd (1930)

Cedric Durst (1929)

Another offensive catcher the Yankees aren't getting

Liam Hicks and his .282 batting average with 14 home runs for the Marlins is headed north .... to Tampa Bay. 

The Yankees remain in need of offensive help at catcher.

In 395 plate appearances among all those at the catcher position for the Yankees, they are batting .188 with 10 doubles, 8 home runs and 27 RBIs. 

Hicks has 62 RBIs and 54 runs scored and 13 doubles in 409 plate appearances.

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Mets take a chance on Chayce

The Mets are taking a flyer on a righthanded pitcher in exchange for catching depth.

They traded catcher Ben Rortvedt, who was in major-league spring training but has spent all season with Triple-A Syracuse, to the Dodgers for 27-year-old Chayce McDermott, Newsday's Laura Albanese confirmed.

In two relief appearances for Los Angeles this season, McDermott – who was designated for assignment Friday – has allowed two runs, a homer and three hits in 2 1/3 innings. He has a career 12.00 ERA in 15 innings, four with the Orioles in 2024 and 8 2/3 with Baltimore in 2025. He has a 4.55 ERA in 31 2/3 innings at Triple-A this season.

McDermott was the Orioles’ No. 4 prospect in 2025, according to MLB Pipeline.

Rortvedt, a former Yankee, had a .234/.319/.414 slash line with six homers and 26 RBIs in 48 games with Syracuse. It is the third time the Dodgers have acquired Rortvedt since July 31, 2025.

Luis Arraez will not be a Yankee this season

The .318 lifetime hitter is headed east from San Francisco, but that trip won't end in the Bronx. He's going to Philly, according to multiple reports.

Brooks Raley to the Phillies

Another Mets reliever is off the board, and this one is heading to an NL East rival.

The Mets traded lefthander Brooks Raley to the Phillies for outfield prospect John Spikerman and righthanded pitching prospect Luke Gabrysh on Monday morning, a source confirmed to Newsday's Laura Albanese.

Spikerman, 23, is the Phillies’ No. 27 prospect, according to MLB Pipeline. He had a .260/.419/.340 slash line with no homers and nine RBIs in 30 games with High-A Jersey Shore. He was a third-round pick (100th overall) in 2024.

Gabrysh, 23, a starter, was 3-8 with a 5.14 ERA and 1.39 WHIP in 68 1/3 innings for Jersey Shore. He was a 15th-round pick in 2024.

Raley, 38, was ultra-reliable for the Mets with a 1.96 ERA and 1.089 WHIP in 41 1/3 innings this season. In four seasons with the Mets, including a comeback in 2025 from Tommy John surgery in May 2024, Raley had a 2.31 ERA in 128 2/3 innings.

How 'bout them (Oklahoma State) Cowboys

The Stillwater-to-Queens pipeline? It may just be a thing.

Newly acquired Mets pitching prospect Gabe Davis was teammates with Carson Benge and Nolan McLean at Oklahoma State. And there’s one instance in which all three took the mound – yes, Benge was a two-way player in college (as was McLean) – in the same game.

That would be on March 4, 2023, when Oklahoma State defeated Austin Peay, 2-1.

Benge started, tossing two scoreless innings and striking out two.

Davis pitched one-third of an inning, recording the final out in the eighth to preserve a 2-0 lead.

McLean pitched the ninth – allowing an unearned run – and picked up the save, his fifth of the season.

With Benge solidified in the outfield and Davis yet to pass Double-A, this certainly won’t happen again. But it’s at least a memory for the former Cowboys, and perhaps a trivia answer for Mets fans one day.

Who's left for the Mets to trade today?

David Stearns has made three deals so far this weekend for the Mets, trading away A.J. Minter, Freddy Peralta and Huascar Brazoban.

So, who's left?

There have been reports saying that the Mets are open to moving virtually anyone on their roster, with a few exceptions of course (Soto, Lindor, Ewing, Benge, Scott and McLean). Three names have been circulated in trade-talk reports for a while include:

• Clay Holmes
• Luke Weaver
• Brooks Raley

Brazoban to the White Sox

In the wee hours of Monday morning, the Mets dealt another reliever.

The Mets traded 36-year-old righthander Huascar Brazoban to the White Sox for two minor-league righthanders, Gabe Davis and Zach Franklin.

Davis, 22, was Chicago’s No. 18 prospect, according to MLB Pipeline. A fifth-round pick last year, Davis has struggled with Double-A Birmingham. He is 0-5 with an 8.31 ERA in 10 Double-A starts, though he had a 2.63 ERA in eight starts with High-A Winston Salem to begin this season. His four-seamer reportedly averages around 96 mph and touched 100 mph, and he has a 25.5% strikeout rate this season.

Davis played at Oklahoma State, where he was teammates with Nolan McLean and Carson Benge.

Franklin, a 27-year-old reliever, had a 4.37 ERA with 60 strikeouts and 14 walks in 45 1/3 innings with Triple-A Charlotte this season. A 10th-round pick in 2023, Franklin averaged 93.8 mph on his fastball and had a 32.1% strikeout rate.

Brazoban, under team control through 2029, was 5-2 with a 2.56 ERA, 1.006 WHIP, 49 strikeouts and 23 walks in 52 2/3 innings this season. He was acquired from Miami on July 30, 2024, and had a 3.42 ERA in three seasons with the Mets.