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Mets, Padres Discuss Trades Amid Roster Changes

12/14/2025

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Summary

Story summary

The New York Mets and San Diego Padres are in trade talks involving Mason Miller (reliever) and Nick Pivetta (right-hander).
The Padres seek salary relief while the Mets aim to strengthen their roster after losing key players.
Notable names in talks include outfielder Ramón Laureano and relievers Adrián Morejón and Jeremiah Estrada.
Neither side plans to trade Francisco Lindor or Fernando Tatis Jr., and no imminent deals have been reported.

History

Historical Context

Major League Baseball's trade deadline, established in 1986, was shifted to July 31 in 2016, increasing urgency for teams like the New York Mets and San Diego Padres. This change reflects a trend of teams offloading high-salary players, as seen in the 2015 trade of Craig Kimbrel to the Red Sox, shaping strategies and future trades in the league.

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Story summary

The New York Mets and San Diego Padres are in trade talks involving Mason Miller (reliever) and Nick Pivetta (right-hander).
The Padres seek salary relief while the Mets aim to strengthen their roster after losing key players.
Notable names in talks include outfielder Ramón Laureano and relievers Adrián Morejón and Jeremiah Estrada.
Neither side plans to trade Francisco Lindor or Fernando Tatis Jr., and no imminent deals have been reported.

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