In a league where deadlines trigger caffeine overdoses and sleep is a myth, one executive chose serenity. While front offices across baseball turned into war rooms, the Mets’ David Stearns embraced stillness. It wasn’t quite the Zen masterclass New York fans had in mind, but it certainly broke tradition. And in the chaos of trade season, even silence makes headlines—especially when it comes with snoring.

While the whole league is panicking about who to trade away and who they could get in return, the New York Mets seem to be sitting back and taking a nap. It looks like David Stearns and the Mets are closing their books and are done with trades and will now be watching how things turn out. At least that is what an anonymous GM said.

It was reported by MLBScoops that David Sterans was allegedly asleep while on the phone with another GM. They reported, “An anonymous GM noted that while on the phone with #Mets POBO David Stearns, they heard snoring coming from the other end of the phone. Is Dave done for the deadline?” And if you were David Stearns, why wouldn’t you?

The New York Mets entered trade deadline week dragging a bullpen that couldn’t hold a teacup steady. Late-inning meltdowns had become their trademark, and one-run games felt like coin tosses in a hurricane. With playoff hopes tethered to duct tape and adrenaline, New York had no choice but to rearm. The Mets needed more than tweaks—they needed a bullpen resurrection with bite, command, and postseason-caliber poise.

Sensing urgency, the front office pulled off a flurry of moves sharper than a late-inning slider. They grabbed Ryan Helsley, Tyler Rogers, and Gregory Soto—three arms built for October, not just cleanup duty. The cost? A small army of prospects, but one that the Mets gladly sacrificed to escape bullpen purgatory. Each acquisition targets a specific pain point—velocity, deception, and lefty depth—like surgical reinforcements stitched into chaos.

With their bullpen reborn and roles finally defined, the Mets don’t just look repaired—they look dangerous again. Tight games now favor them, not fate, and late innings no longer feel like white-knuckled prayers. If the offense stays steady and the rotation avoids implosion, this rebuilt bullpen could anchor a deep playoff push. Suddenly, the Mets aren’t just surviving the season—they’re plotting an October ambush with arms fully loaded.

So maybe Stearns was snoring—but the bullpen he built is wide awake and wired for war. The Mets didn’t overspend, didn’t overthink—they just quietly outmaneuvered the chaos while everyone else screamed into their phones. Turns out, strategic silence might just trump deadline drama. Queens may chuckle at the headlines, but come October, no one will be laughing when the snoozer builds a closer.

David Stearns might be sleeping, but the Mets have got one more trade to do

David Stearns may have dozed off, but the rumor mill didn’t. In Flushing, even naps come with clauses, and the Mets GM might be waking up just in time for one last act. As other teams finalize deals with bloodshot eyes and backup chargers, New York might still have a surprise left in the chamber. Because in Queens, the deadline isn’t over until the press release hits—preferably after coffee.

The New York Mets are targeting a center‑fielder with offensive upside and elite glove work to anchor their outfield. They have tracked Luis Robert Jr. and Cedric Mullins as the two primary options. While Robert offers explosive potential, his .206 average and .636 OPS this season reflect concerning decline. Meanwhile, Mullins has hit .229 with a .738 OPS, 15 home runs, and 49 RBIs in 91 games.

Cedric Mullins seems the most realistic and balanced fit given his consistency, defense, and durability. His 2025 performance includes a .229 batting average, .305 OBP, .433 slugging, and solid center field metrics. He would immediately upgrade New York’s outfield defense and provide reliable left‑handed power and OBP improvement over Tyrone Taylor.

So while Stearns snoozes and Twitter scrolls, the Mets still have business on the table. If Queens wants relevance in September, snoozing through deadline day won’t cut it. Mullins isn’t a blockbuster, but he’s a blueprint—speed, glove, pop, and no drama. The Mets don’t need fireworks; they need foundation. And if Stearns wakes up in time, he might just build one before the clock strikes done.