The New York Mets are approaching a familiar period in their season: selling season. As the trade deadline nears, the team faces the challenge of moving players, a situation that has occurred with notable frequency in recent years.

A scout, speaking anonymously to The Post, suggested that the Mets require a "complete makeover." However, the scout also expressed doubt about the team's ability to significantly improve its standing through upcoming trades, describing the potential deals as requiring "a lot of fancy haggling to extract anything of value."

The team's available players may not be in high demand, at least not yet, suggesting that the Mets' approach to the deadline could be characterized by difficult negotiations and potentially limited returns. This outlook casts a shadow over the club's immediate future as they navigate the latter part of the season.

New York Mets pitcher Luke Weaver (30) reacts after fielding a comeback hit, ending the 8th inning.

New York Mets pitcher Clay Holmes (35) throws in the first inning against the Washington Nationals.