The New York Mets have positioned themselves as buyers heading into the 2025 MLB trade deadline, with clear ambitions to strengthen their roster for a postseason run. Here are three Mets who must be on the trade block if the club is serious about maximizing its championship window and acquiring the reinforcements needed for a deep October push. Jeff McNeil, a former batting champion and longtime fan favorite, has seen his role and production diminish over the past two seasons. After a disappointing 2024 campaign where he slashed .238/.308/.384, McNeil rebounded in the second half, hitting .289 with seven home runs in 41 games.