The Mets upgraded in center field by trading for Cedric Mullins at the trade deadline, but not before swinging for the fences.

The New York Mets undoubtedly strung together a great trade deadline. The team was able to acquire three elite bullpen arms by trading for Gregory Soto from the Baltimore Orioles, Tyler Rogers from the San Francisco Giants and reigning NL Reliever of the Year,

The extent of the franchise's teardown was unexpected. Jhoan Durán, Griffin Jax, Carlos Correa, Harrison Bader, Danny Coulombe and Willi Castro. From the outside, it certainly looks as though the front office had a firm mandate to slash payroll as the Pohlad family tries to find a buyer.