LATEST Trades Show SKY-HIGH Cost for Starting Pitching | Will the Mets Meet the ASK for a Top Arm?

New York Mets face a high-stakes offseason as starting pitcher trade costs soar, putting Brandon Sproat and Jett Williams at the center of blockbuster rumors. Are the Mets willing to sacrifice elite prospects for an ace like Freddy Peralta, or will escalating market demands keep top arms out of reach? Ryan Finkelstein analyzes the ripple effects of recent multi-team trades involving Shane Baz and Brandon Lowe, spotlighting the skyrocketing value of young starters. The conversation covers the Mets’ payroll puzzle, Steve Cohen’s response to fan frustration, and the strategic challenges of upgrading the rotation and outfield. Key topics include potential moves for Cody Bellinger, Luis Robert Jr., and the future of Pete Alonso in Queens. With rival GMs holding firm on asking prices, can New York assemble a championship-caliber roster before Opening Day? Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio , access to our members-only Discord , and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub JOIN THE LOCKED ON METS INSIDER COMMUNITY: https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonmets Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONMLB for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. The NBA and NFL seasons are here, visit the FanDuel App today and start planning your futures bets now. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER : 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.