Connor Rogers returns, as the Mets start sizing up potential trade returns

Connor Rogers returns, as the Mets start sizing up potential trade returns

July 21, 2026 · 56 min · Episode 242

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Joe DeMayo and Connor Rogers discuss trade possibilities and player evaluations for the Mets as the season progresses.

Joe DeMayo and a returning Connor Rogers drop the latest episode of The Mets Pod, which talks trade deadline possibilities and second-half of the season scenarios for the Mets. The guys cover Freddy Peralta, Luke Weaver, Clay Holmes, and what they think should be their returns in trade, while also making a pitch for both Francisco Alvarez and Luis Torrens to stay put. Later, Connor and Joe go Down on the Farm to check in on Jack Wenninger and Ryan Clifford, then answer Mailbag questions about the Mets' organizational issues overall, and the idea of trading Devin Williams. Be sure to subscribe to The Mets Pod at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Today's Show: 00:00 Welcome to the show! 01:35 5 things Connor learned while on break (Mets and other topics) 13:20 The Week That Was...more meh, so let's talk trades 13:50 Freddy Peralta, what happened, what can Mets get? 20:05 The bullpen: who stays and who goes 27:25 Catching up on the catchers 32:05 The Clay Holmes scenarios 39:00 Zac Thornton update 41:25 Down on the Farm/Mailbag: Will Jack Wenninger and Ryan Clifford get called up in September? 45:25 Mailbag – Evaluation Mets issues overall 51:05 Mailbag…

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