As the August 3 MLB trade deadline approaches, teams are ramping up their efforts to make significant moves. The New York Mets have initiated a sell-off by trading veteran reliever A.J. Minter to the Minnesota Twins in exchange for two promising infield prospects: Bruin Agbayani and Billy Amick. This trade marks the beginning of a larger dismantling by the Mets, who currently sit at the bottom of their division.

• A.J. Minter: 32 years old, enjoying a standout season in 2026.
• Prospects Acquired:
  • Bruin Agbayani: 19 years old, son of former Met Benny Agbayani.
  • Billy Amick: 23 years old, former second-round pick with 23 home runs in 86 games at Double-A this season.

The Mets are expected to part with approximately 40% of their current rotation, including Freddy Peralta and Clay Holmes. The latter is drawing interest from the Los Angeles Dodgers, who are also pursuing Tarik Skubal from the Detroit Tigers. The Dodgers view Skubal as a crucial addition to their rotation, especially amid injury concerns.

Meanwhile, the Houston Astros are inquiring about Logan Webb of the San Francisco Giants, although Webb's availability remains uncertain. The St. Louis Cardinals are promoting Quinn Mathews, hinting at a potential trade of Dustin May before the deadline.

Lastly, the Boston Red Sox continue to explore options to strengthen their infield as the deadline looms.