Mets have 3 untouchables from pitching staff in trade talks for hitters

Coming into the 2026 MLB season, the New York Mets were expected to be a top contender. But now, they're 10-21, and things are looking very bleak.

The offense is the biggest issue with this team, and the Mets are already beginning to look for hitters to add to their lineup, according to ESPN's Jorge Castillo.

To acquire that offensive help, according to Castillo, the Mets are open to trading any of their pitchers besides three untouchables. Nolan McLean is one of those, as expected, but who are the other two untouchables?

Mets have 3 untouchables in trade talks from pitching staff

"The deficiency became so apparent so early that the Mets have already reached out to teams, searching for offensive help with a willingness to trade one of their starting pitchers not named Nolan McLean, Freddy Peralta, or Clay Holmes, sources told ESPN."

The Mets are looking for offensive help, and McLean, Freddy Peralta, and Clay Holmes are the only pitchers not available for trade this season.

David Peterson, with his 6.53 ERA this season and 0-4 record with 29 strikeouts across seven outings and five starts, is available for trade.

Kodai Senga, with his 9.00 ERA and 0-4 record, is also available for trade. And while it might not be as pressing to trade one of these pitchers, Jonah Tong and Christian Scott are also likely available for trade.

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The Mets are looking for offensive firepower this season, and they plan to use one of their starting pitchers to get some help.

Aside from McLean, Peralta, and Holmes, all of the Mets' pitchers are available for trade. There will likely be a team or two that needs rotation help and will take a chance on one of the struggling Mets starters.

The only question is which team, and what kind of offensive help the Mets can get in return for a starter.

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