Mets Urged to Trade for Angels' 3X MVP to Pair with Juan Soto

Acquiring Mike Trout would shake up MLB and disappoint Angels fans.

Mar. 30, 2026 at 4:46pm

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A fragmented, cubist-style painting depicting a baseball game or match between the New York Mets and Los Angeles Angels, with the players and field broken down into sharp, overlapping geometric shapes and planes in the teams' official colors, conveying the high-stakes and dramatic nature of a potential blockbuster trade.A conceptual illustration capturing the potential trade of Angels superstar Mike Trout to the Mets, which would shake up the MLB landscape.Los Angeles Today

The New York Mets have been urged to make a trade for Los Angeles Angels superstar Mike Trout, a three-time MVP, to pair him with their own star outfielder Juan Soto. Trout has spent his entire 16-year career with the Angels but has not made the playoffs since 2014, leading to speculation that he could be traded to a contender like the Mets.

Why it matters

Acquiring Trout would be a blockbuster move that would instantly make the Mets one of the most formidable teams in baseball. Pairing the two superstars could give the Mets a dominant offensive duo and a clear path to the World Series. However, trading away Trout would be a devastating loss for the Angels and their fanbase.

The details

Trout could slot in as the Mets' designated hitter, reducing his injury risk, or play a corner outfield spot and allow Soto to transition to DH. The Mets would likely have to part with a significant package of prospects and players to land Trout from the Angels.

  • Mike Trout has spent his entire 16-year MLB career with the Los Angeles Angels.
  • Trout last made the playoffs with the Angels in 2014.

The players

Mike Trout

A three-time MVP and one of the best players in MLB, Trout has spent his entire 16-year career with the Los Angeles Angels.

Juan Soto

The star outfielder for the New York Mets, Soto could potentially move to designated hitter to accommodate Trout in the outfield.

New York Mets

The MLB team that has been urged to trade for Mike Trout to pair with their own star outfielder Juan Soto.

Los Angeles Angels

The MLB team that currently employs Mike Trout, who has not made the playoffs since 2014.

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The takeaway

Acquiring Mike Trout would be a blockbuster move that would instantly make the Mets one of the top contenders in MLB, but it would come at a steep cost and be a devastating loss for the Angels and their fanbase.