The Mets have been linked to Tigers ace Tarik Skubal in a potential trade scenario as they look to bolster their rotation this offseason

Another possibility could come via trade, with the Mets reportedly checking in on St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Willson Contreras, per John Denton of MLB.com. Contreras spent nine MLB seasons primarily at catcher before making the switch to first base last year. The three-time All-Star hit .257 with 20 home runs and 80 RBI in 2025.

While neither Francisco Lindor nor Fernando Tatis Jr. are part of the talks, the teams are engaging in trade discussions.

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But, as Ken Rosenthal and Will Sammon of The Athletic report, the New York Mets have a $50 million infielder who would be a great fit for the Athletics.

Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal has emerged as one of the hottest trade targets in the offseason as the two-time Cy Young winner is heading into the final year of his contract.

The New York Mets are in on Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Joe Ryan as they continue to scour every corner of the market to fix their broken rotation. Jon Heyman of the New York Post reported that the Mets are circling a Twins team that is expected to continue the firesale that began during

The Mets are surveying the trade market for rotation upgrades and have expressed interest in Twins right-hander Joe Ryan, who remains appealing due to his affordability and remaining club control. Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports that Ryan is one of several trade targets for the Mets.

The Mets have gone backwards through the early part of the offseason.