Mets urged to sell high on $26 million pitcher who New York should trade ASAP

The Mets aren't likely to turn this sinking ship around this season, with the struggles of the team leading to one of the worst records in baseball.

And if they do wind up as one of the worst teams by season's end, they really should look to move on from a few of their players on expiring deals.

Technically, Holmes could come back for one more season, but the Mets realistically should look to trade Holmes as soon as possible, as he's likely to opt out of his $12 million option for 2027 after his $26 million two-year deal runs out.

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He has a 1.86 ERA this season in eight starts, and has looked like one of the best pitchers in the sport this season. Since he's expected to hit free agency after the season, the Mets, amid their 2026 disaster, should trade him for a haul.

A club like the Chicago Cubs needs to add starting pitching help, and badly. Why not trade Holmes to the Cubs for a lot in return, and walk away with some long-term help?

There are sure to be plenty of other teams in need of starting pitching this season. With the Mets' struggles, they need to look to sell high on Holmes. And if he were to regress between now and the trade deadline, the Mets would lose a ton of value.

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