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Justin Verlander is peaking just in time to enhance his trade value.

Evaluators agreed that to entice most teams with Verlander or Scherzer, the Mets would need to pay down a huge chunk of remaining salary.

Less than one week from the Trade Deadline, the uncertainty around the league feels like it’s at an all-time high. “I’d bet there will be a lot of trades on Aug. 1,” said one American League executive. “And not many before that.” The introduction of a third Wild Card team

The New York Mets are keeping Justin Verlander in the dark ahead of the Aug. 1 MLB Trade Deadline, which could tell us about the team's plan.

As the Mets weigh whether to buy or sell (or perhaps both), let's take a look at a few position players the Mets could trade by Aug. 1.

It’s been nearly a month since Mets owner Steve Cohen said of the season, “All is not lost yet, but it’s getting late.” It certainly is late now.

When right-handed relief pitcher, David Robertson signed a one-year $10 million contract at Citi Field back in December, the last that crossed his mind was that his new team, coming off 101-wins and a playoff appearance in 2022, would be out of the post-season tournament picture by August 1st. Well David, welcome to the New York Mets.

Instead of a matchup of New York Yankees and New York Mets juggernauts both looking to add within the next week, it's a chance for a small highlight before the reality of the Aug. 1 MLB trade deadline hits amid a pair of disappointing seasons.

Ahead of what might be the last fans see of these editions of the Yankees and Mets, The Post takes a look at how they match up.

MLB Rumors: A Braves trade package for Red Sox OF Adam Duvall. The White Sox and Reds should link up for Jonathan India. What are the Mets doing?