The Mets have traded Freddy Peralta to the Tampa Bay Rays just one day before the 2026 MLB trade deadline, but did David Stearns get enough in return?

The Mets have officially started dealing.

Dexter Henry and Tyler Ward react to the Mets trading left-handed reliever A.J. Minter to the Minnesota Twins for infield prospects Billy Amick and Bruin Agbayani—the son of former Mets fan favorite Benny Agbayani.

Did David Stearns receive enough value for one of the team’s most attractive trade candidates? Dexter and Tyler evaluate the return, debate whether Amick or Agbayani is the real prize and discuss what the move reveals about Stearns’ larger plan for the Mets.

(0:00) Mets trade A.J. Minter

(11:45) Which prospect is better: Amick or Agbayani?

(13:15) David Stearns’ plans

(17:50) Final thoughts

On this episode of Straight Outta Flushing, presented by your local Ford dealers, Dexter Henry and Tyler Ward discuss the likeliest Mets to get shipped out of Queens at the trade deadline.

The crew discusses a report that Francisco Lindor is unlikely to be moved, but could be dealt if the price is right, as well as what David Stearns’ priorities for 2027 should be.

Also covered in this episode are players the crew wouldn’t be willing to part ways with, even with the chance of an exorbitant return and which players are likely to be targeted immediately by any of the other 29 GMs.

(0:00) Intro

(1:15) Francisco Lindor report

(8:40) Which Mets are most likely to be moved?

(16:50) David Stearns' top priority

(23:40) Players who shouldn't be dealt

(28:25) Who will rival GMs target?

The Mets snapped their three-game losing streak with a wild 10-9 win over the Braves, but did that victory actually make fans feel better or was it another reminder of why this team has to sell at the trade deadline?

On this episode of Straight Outta Flushing, presented by your local Ford dealers, Dexter Henry and Tyler Ward break down where the Mets stand as deadline season approaches. Juan Soto is doing his job, but what exactly are the Mets building around him? Steve Cohen has backed David Stearns, but does that make this deadline even more important as Stearns tries to reset the roster?

Plus, the 7 Line Report returns with three stops: A.J. Ewing’s future, the Mets’ continued defensive issues, and the uncomfortable truth facing the front office at the trade deadline.

Then, Dexter and Tyler build out the Mets Deadline Board: the obvious sell candidates, the uncomfortable trade pieces, and the actual keepers who deserve to be part of the next good Mets team.

(0:00) Intro

(1:20) Mets snap three-game skid

(3:30) Wasting Juan Soto’s talents

(8:30) Pressure on David Stearns

(10:50) The 7 Line Report

(32:55) Sell candidates

(48:15) The club’s real keepers

On this episode of Straight Outta Flushing, Dexter Henry and Tyler Ward react to New York Mets owner Steve Cohen’s interview with Joel Sherman and Jon Heyman on The Show podcast. The guys break down key moments from the interview and what Cohen’s words mean for the future of the Mets.

On this episode of Straight Outta Flushing, Dexter Henry and Tyler Ward react to David Stearns’ latest press conference and what it revealed about the direction of the franchise. Did Stearns take enough accountability for another disappointing Mets season, or did his answers raise even more questions about the front office’s plan?

The guys also break down Eric Chavez’s strong criticism of Stearns and what it says about the growing tension around the organization. Is this just media noise, or a sign that the Mets’ issues run deeper than the manager’s chair?

Plus, Dexter and Tyler discuss who should be the next manager of the New York Mets. Should the Mets target an experienced voice, a player-friendly leader, or someone who can challenge the front office and bring real accountability back to Queens?

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(00:00) Intro

(00:30) Reaction to Mendoza’s firing

(21:00) Mets’ clubhouse culture

(38:10) Eric Chavez rips David Stearns

(50:55) Who should be the club’s next skipper?

The New York Mets dropped another frustrating series, this time to the Philadelphia Phillies, and now sit 9 games under .500 after losing four of their last six games.

On this episode of Straight Outta Flushing, presented by your local Ford dealers, Dexter Henry and Tyler Ward break down where things stand for a Mets team quickly approaching a critical point in the season. Can Francisco Lindor’s expected return provide the spark the lineup needs? Is the starting rotation becoming the biggest reason the season is slipping away? And with David Peterson struggling, Freddy Peralta’s future uncertain, and Kodai Senga still trying to stabilize things, how should David Stearns approach the trade deadline?

Dexter and Tyler discuss the Phillies series loss, the Mets’ rotation concerns, Lindor’s rehab progress, the team’s offensive inconsistency, and whether New York should still believe in a playoff push or start thinking seriously about selling.

(0:00) Intro

(2:00) Did the Phillies expose the Mets?

(10:50) Struggling starting pitchers

(28:30) What can Francisco Lindor do?

(35:00) Who’s really to blame for this season?

(42:25) Should the club be buyers or sellers? 

Can the New York Mets build on their biggest series win of the season and capture some of the magic the Knicks have created this spring?

Tyler Ward explains why Ryan Clifford is likely to be the next Mets prospect to be called up to the majors, why the Amazin’s could pursue a trade for White Sox slugger Munetaka Murakami and whether Mark Vientos’ days in Queens are numbered. 

The Mets have won 7 of their last 10 games and suddenly look much more competitive than they did just a few weeks ago. But should Mets fans actually believe this recent stretch of success?