Mets Forced to Gamble on CF After Haunting PCA Trade Fail

The New York Mets are facing a massive wave of regret after trading Pete Crow-Armstrong, forcing them to gamble on their current outfield options. Crow-Armstrong, who posted a 6.0 bWAR in 2025, was traded in 2021 for Javier Baez and is now one of the best young outfielders in baseball.

With PCA now under contract through 2030, the Mets are left relying on Luis Robert Jr. and Carson Benge in center field. The trade has aged poorly, leaving the franchise to wonder if keeping Crow-Armstrong alongside Juan Soto would have been a much smarter move.