
Trade Deadline Approaches with Uncertainty for Mets and Tigers
The trade deadline is approaching in less than three days, and activity has been minimal, with only a few minor trades reported. Casey Mize of the Tigers and Freddy Peralta of the Mets were both removed from their scheduled starts on Friday night, likely to prevent injuries ahead of potential trades.
The Mets, currently in last place, have been preparing to sell players, having fired manager Carlos Mendoza in June. To encourage fan attendance despite poor performance, they are offering $10 concessions vouchers with tickets. Along with Peralta, other players like Luis Robert Jr. and Tyrone Taylor may also be traded. Mize's absence from the lineup may be linked to a groin issue, while the Tigers still consider trading their top pending free agent, Tarik Skubal, despite their playoff chances.
This week's Mailbag will address questions about the trade deadline, Jordan Hicks' performance with the White Sox, and other topics, but it is exclusively available to FanGraphs Members.
