3 key trade deadline targets for Mets playoff success

The New York Mets have recorded an impressive 55 wins heading into the second half of the season. However, despite their success that gave them a stranglehold on the NL East lead for a majority of the year, the team has been wishy-washy as of late and has traded places with the Phillies at the top of the division.

With the acquisition of outfield superstar Juan Soto ahead of this season, owner Steve Cohen and skipper Carlos Mendoza have only one goal in mind: to bring the World Series trophy back to Queens for the first time since 1986. However, it's easier said than done as the Mets have fallen short in multiple attempts to even reach the Fall Classic in recent years.

As the trade deadline approaches, eyes will be set on the NL East powerhouse in anticipation of the personnel moves they're going to make to get them over the line this postseason.

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3 key trade deadline targets for Mets' postseason push

1) Mitch Keller, RHP

With the loss of Tylor Megill and Griffin Canning to injury, along with some of the team's key bullpen arms, Pirates hurler Mitch Keller would be a great addition to a Mets squad that had been starved for stability in the bottom of the rotation.

Like Pirates ace Paul Skenes, Keller's 3-10 losing record doesn't fully reflect the year that he's been having for the lowly outfit. The latter has posted a 3.48 ERA across 20 starts this year and is currently tucked in the 93rd percentile when it comes to pitching run value.

2) Luis Robert Jr., OF

Chicago White Sox star Luis Robert Jr. has been the most prominent name amongst trade candidates this year, given his contract situation and the dire state that his team has been in. The former All-Star has started slow this season, but has been slowly ramping up with a .333/.440/.667 slash with two homers and five RBIs in July.

With his prowess on both offense and defense, Robert can certainly revive his career in Queens, surrounded by success-yearning teammates. Likewise, the Mets would benefit from having another star in their back pocket in hopes of making a World Series run.

3) Eugenio Suarez, 3B

With Francisco Lindor, Pete Alonso, and Juan Soto starring on top of the Mets' batting order, Eugenio Suarez's addition would further solidify and provide stability in the lineup come playoff time. Suarez has been one of the hottest hitters in the league, as proven by his .889 OPS with 31 home runs and 78 RBIs.

Suarez's addition to the club would also give them flexibility in deploying their other players to compensate for the lack of middle infielders on the team.

Edited by Daniel Santiago