The New York Mets are positioning themselves as serious contenders for the 2025 season after an unexpected run to the National League Championship Series in 2024. Despite losing key players like Luis Severino during the offseason, the Mets have made significant strides to strengthen their roster.
A major move came when the Mets secured 26-year-old superstar Juan Soto with a record-breaking $765 million contract. This acquisition signals that New York is far from finished in its quest to build a championship-caliber team.
In addition, the Mets have emerged as one of the six teams on Nolan Arenado’s no-trade clause waiver list, raising speculation about a potential trade with the St. Louis Cardinals. FanSided’s Thomas Gauvain proposed a trade scenario in which the Mets acquire Arenado for right-handed pitching prospect Jonah Tong, who impressed with a 3.03 ERA and 160 strikeouts across three minor league levels in 2024. The trade would also include $15 million from the Cardinals to help offset the remaining $74 million on Arenado’s contract over the next three years.
If completed, this deal would provide the Mets with a formidable corner infield duo of Arenado and Mark Vientos, adding another star to a lineup already featuring Soto and Francisco Lindor. With these moves, the Mets are clearly positioning themselves as one of the most formidable teams in the National League, setting the stage for a potential championship push in 2025.