Earlier in the offseason, it was no secret that Jake Meyers was a trade target for the New York Mets. As of now, he is still with the Houston Astros, but trade rumors continue to swirl.
The question is: Would trading Meyers be a smart move for Houston or is he someone they should try to hold on to?
Meyers excels at limiting runs. He ranked in the 72nd percentile in defensive runs saved (DRS) last season, showing above-average range and coverage in center field. Francisco Lindor, a Mets fan favorite and elite player, was at 70 percent, putting Meyers slightly ahead, per Rising Apple. This defensive track record is one reason the Mets and other teams view him as a legitimate trade target.
Offensively, Meyers has shown flashes of major league ability, though he is not considered an elite producer. He has a career MLB batting average of .246/.305/.312 with limited power and speed. The Astros’ offense struggled in 2026, keeping them out of the playoffs for the first time in eight consecutive seasons.
The Astros avoided arbitration, with Meyers agreeing to a one-year, $3.55 million deal for 2026, while other trade-rumor candidates, like Isaac Paredes, did not receive similar offers.
Trade rumors are always speculation, and outcomes are uncertain. Trading Jake Meyers, a solid but inconsistent player, raises two questions: What would the Astros gain by moving him, and what might they lose in terms of defense, depth, and flexibility?