With a revamped roster, the Mets are +850 to win the World Series, per DraftKings Sportsbook, only behind the Los Angeles Dodgers (+285), the Philadelphia Phillies (+800) and the Detroit Tigers (+800). With the trade deadline moves, New York now has a payroll of $339.8 million, per Spotrac.

The first of several major trades will happen before the 2025 MLB trade deadline and the Inside the Lines team is here to quantify the impact of each one as they happen

New York Mets President David Stearns had one clear goal before Thursday’s MLB trade deadline: Round out a World Series-contending roster. Heading into July 31, New York had one of the best rosters in the National League, but certainly needed upgrades in certain areas if they really wanted to contend with the defending champion Los Angeles Dodgers.