Mets rumors: New York pulled Noah Syndergaard off trade market

Perhaps no single player has generated as much trade buzz as New York Mets star Noah Syndergaard in recent weeks, but apparently he won't be on the move.

Perhaps no single player has generated as much trade buzz as New York Mets star Noah Syndergaard in recent weeks.

However, it appears that the man nicknamed “Thor” is most likely staying with the Mets. According to Joel Sherman of the New York Post, Syndergaard was pulled from the trade market:

Told Noah Syndergaard was pulled off the trade market last night. He is staying with the #Mets

— Joel Sherman (@Joelsherman1) July 31, 2019

Last week, the Mets had expressed a desire to move Syndergaard prior to the trade deadline. However, the team has continued to insist on acquiring big-league talent in return, which seems to be hampering negotiations with a number of teams:

Source: #Mets continue to ask for @MLB-level players, rather than prospects, in Noah Syndergaard talks. The asking price is high enough that one exec expressed doubt this morning that Syndergaard will be moved today. @MLBNetwork

— Jon Morosi (@jonmorosi) July 31, 2019

The Mets had seemed to be having an increasing amount of discussions with the San Diego Padres, who have arguably the top farm system in baseball and also had the leverage of possessing a number of productive outfielders on the roster.

However, the Mets have more need for a centerfielder than a corner outfielder, and the Padres already dealt Franmil Reyes to the Cleveland Indians as part of a three-team deal centered around Indians ace Trevor Bauer.

As such, USA Today MLB reporter Bob Nightengale said that talks between the two sides have effectively come to an end:

The San Diego Padres' trade talks with the #Mets for Noah Syndergaard are completely dormant, officials say.

— Bob Nightengale (@BNightengale) July 31, 2019

Mets general manager Brodie Van Wagenen completely upended the market by trading for Toronto Blue Jays ace Marcus Stroman. Whereas the Mets were considered likely sellers at the deadline, Van Wagenen's aggressive play for Stroman signaled a desire to try to compete in 2020, if not this season.

The Mets are only five games back of a Wild Card spot entering play on Wednesday, and their desire to remain competitive through next season would seem to imply that Syndergaard will be sticking around.