Before eyeing some of the possible New York Mets trade candidates playing in this year’s All-Star Game, it might be worth looking at some of the ones who slipped by David Stearns in the offseason. We understand not every star player is a realistic fit for the Mets roster. There are certain qualities Stearns prefers to add to his roster.
This past offseason, free agency offered the Mets a couple of opportunities to add some players fitting the usual description of the kinds of players Stearns seems to like having around. Three All-Stars in particular stand out as theoretical matches who could’ve been welcomed to this club for the 2025 season and beyond.