Mets' Brandon Nimmo Emerges as Surprising Trade Candidate This Offseason

New York Mets outfielder Brandon Nimmo is a "somewhat surprising" trade candidate as the team aims to reshape its roster this offseason, according to reports from ESPN and SNY. Nimmo, 33 in March, holds a full no-trade clause in his eight-year, $162 million contract, which owes him $20.5 million annually through 2030. In 2025, he posted a consistent .262/.324/.436 slash line with a career-best 25 homers, 92 RBI, and strong exit velocity metrics. However, his defensive metrics (range, arm strength) ranked below league average. A trade could open an outfield spot for targets like Cody Bellinger, though his contract and no-trade clause might necessitate the Mets paying down part of his deal.