The Mets could trade starter Mike Pelfrey and shortstop Jose Reyes sooner than expected, according to a scout that worked with general manager Sandy Alderson. Pelfrey struggled mightily against the Phillies on Wednesday night. The executive told The New York Daily News, knowing Alderson, and barring a true surprise season of contention for the Mets, he fully expected him to break down the team "the way he did in Oakland and build it with the guys he wants." He expects Alderson to trade Jose Reyes "because he won't pay big money for a leadoff hitter who's not an on-base guy," but said he was surprised there has been no speculation about trading Pelfrey. "He's not a No. 1," the exec said, "he doesn't have a pitch to put hitters away, and he may not get better than he is right now. I think Sandy is going to be looking down the road there, knowing (Scott) Boras will be looking for big money for Pelfrey in a couple of years, and knowing the value might not be there. "He also knows the closer Pelfrey gets to free agency, the less he'll get for him, so I wouldn't be surprised if he trades him this year."