Mets Forced to Gamble on CF After Haunting Pete Crow-Armstrong Trade Fail

Crow-Armstrong, who is under club control through 2030, delivered a 6.0 bWAR season in 2025 with 37 doubles, 31 home runs, and elite defense. His absence has left the Mets with a questionable outfield mix alongside Juan Soto.

The deal has aged poorly, as the Mets now find themselves forced to gamble on Carson Benge and Luis Robert Jr. in the outfield. With the team fully invested in its roster, missing out on PCA's long-term value is a costly mistake that continues to haunt the franchise.