Apr. 22, 2024 – 02:23 – The New York Mets are under new ownership, and even amid the pandemic and a depressed market, they have the financial flexibility to make their team a contender. While there are plenty of options available on the free-agent market, a number of tantalizing names will be on the trade block this winter as team’s attempt to pare payroll, move a player approaching free agency, or retool for the future.