​As MLB takes a break from the regular season with its annual All-Star Game, the discussion around the Mets has shifted toward the trade deadline after a disastrous first half.The Mets are 40-57, which FanGraphs calls 0.8% odds to make the playoffs. After an offseason that reconstructed their core, the question now is how much should they be willing to move by Aug. 3?AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementSteve Phillips, their former general manager, is in favor of selling … a lot.“I don’t think the Mets are in a rebuild, they’ll be in a retool,” Phillips said on an episode of the New York Post’s “The Show” with Joel Sherman and Jon Heyman. “I’d be selling, [Freddy] Peralta would be dealt… Luke Weaver…could have even more value because he has some controllability. I’d personally talk about Devin Williams in a trade, if somebody had interest, I’d move him. I’d be open to just about everything.”Phillips was the Mets’ general manager from 1997-2003 and played a large part in building the 2000 team that reached the World Series. He is also responsible for trading for and then signing Hall of Famer Mike Piazza in 1998 to a seven-year $91 million contract — the largest in MLB history at the time.The Mets are currently sitting at +1120 to win over 79.5 regular season games on FanDuel. Our FanDuel Sportsbook review provides a comprehensive guide on how to use their platform.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementNow, in 2026, Phillips believes the Mets should explore trading a few of their biggest stars and high-leverage relievers.“If somebody asked me about Lindor, I’d listen … just to see what’s out there,” Phillips said. “Clay Holmes, if he’s healthy by then, gone. I’ll trade them all.”MORE BYJAMES MERTZYankees legend: Winning World Series (in different uniform) would mean more than Hall of FameJul. 15, 2026, 11:15 a.m.John Harbaugh gives important update on Giants’ injured starsJul. 15, 2026, 9:34 a.m.Despite a $365 million payroll, the Mets hold the fourth-worst record in MLB and are 12 games out of a wild-card spot in the National League. President of baseball operations David Stearns hasn’t publicly committed to a sell-off, but the subject has been raised with players.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementPhillips sees a way for the Mets to simultaneously trade valuable players while improving the major-league roster.“I’d buy right now, too, if I’m David Stearns,” Phillips said. “[He] can’t wait for the perfect timing. [He] might have to get out in front and get a guy a year early instead of waiting for the offseason. So I think he’s gotta be open to selling for sure, but also targeting some buying if it’s available to him.”Read the original article on NJ.com. Add NJ.com as a Preferred Source by clicking here.