Last Updated on July 30, 2025 2:38 pm by Paul Williamson | Published: July 30, 2025

This is a special trade deadline edition of the Call to the ‘Pen!

I break down which arms you need to stash ahead of the deadline based on the likelihood they get traded. Or which arms could lose their role when their teams make additions.

On top of that, I deliver the goods on which arms are trending up, trending down and which ones to add or drop based on that assessment.

And I break down the recent trades of Seranthony Dominguez, Gregory Soto and Tyler Kinley.

The closers I will label in the following tiers (I’ve added a fourth tier from last year and modified my definition of ‘weak’*)

Strong – they are definitely the closer.
Probably – they look to be the closer, for now.
Weak – there is a good chance they don’t get the next save chance*
Committee – We just don’t know who will get the ball in the ninth. Shrug.

Alright, let’s get into it!

Mets

Closer – Edwin Diaz – Strong

Diaz got three saves with Ryne Stanek getting one.

This is the second time Stanek has gotten the save with workload concerns giving Diaz a night off..

There is no chance the Mets bring in a closer to challenge Diaz.

Holds

Reed Garrett got three holds, Brooks Raley got two with Stanek, Gregory Soto and Rico Garcia each getting one hold.

Garrett is back on track with four holds over his last two weeks with seven Ks in 4.1 innings.  But he has been plagued by inconsistency. Stanek also has been inconsistent as the Mets brought in Soto.

He gives the Mets a legit lefty for high-leverage spots as he should be a ‘must-roster’ dude for holds.

Garrett and Stanek are decent, yet risky, plays.

However, the Mets will surely add on to this ‘pen before the deadline so their value in holds leagues could be jeopardy.

Want to get access to the rest of Paul’s article? You’ll need to have a FANTASYPASS membership. Click here to learn more and sign up! Premium Access Required

Click here to join us on Discord!
And Follow us on Twitter by clicking here
Come join us at SportsEthos by filling out an application by clicking here
Follow Paul on X here and on Blue Sky here.

• About the Author
• Latest Posts

Paul Williamson

I grew up in Crosby, TX, just about 30 minutes east of Houston, TX. Yes, I am a major Houston Astros fan, and love my Texans and Rockets.

I graduated Crosby High School in 2006 (Go Coogs!) and attended San Jacinto College (Go Gators!) before attending and graduating from Texas Tech in 2012 (Go Tech!). I got my degree in journalism.

Throughout my academic life I was on some form of debate team, and it was the greatest experience of my academic career.

Now I couldn’t be more happier. Sports Ethos is allowing to me to live a life long dream: to be a sports writer.

• Fantasy MLB Today: On Burrow'd Time (August 23 streams)
• Paul's Call to the 'Pen: August 20
• Working the Waiver Wire: August 20th