With the Mets reeling due to a massive slate of injuries, they’re not waiting until the trade deadline to look for ways to help their roster. Acting general manager Zack Scott told reporters prior to last night’s game that he’s in active pursuit of reinforcements (links via Newsday’s Laura Albanese and The Athletic’s Tim Britton).
“I’m pretty much on the phone all day, every day,” Scott said prior to a game which saw the Mets incur yet another injury, when Johneshwy Fargas sustained a sprained AC joint in his shoulder upon crashing into the center field fence. “We’ve got to find the best solutions, always. … We’re trying to find the best internal options and the best external options and trying to get the best out of the guys that we have
The Mets have been hit with a near-unfathomable slate of outfield injuries, some of the soft-tissue variety that have been on the uptick in 2021 throughout the league but many freak injuries that are entirely unforeseeable. Fargas becomes the second Mets outfielder to injure himself colliding with the wall in center field, joining Albert Almora Jr. in that regard. Kevin Pillar was struck in the face by a fastball last week, leading to multiple nasal fractures that required surgery. Brandon Nimmo is currently being plagued by a nerve issue in his left hand that forced a recent minor league rehab assignment to be halted. Meanwhile, the Mets revealed last night that both Michael Conforto and Jeff McNeil will likely be out until late June, as the hamstring strains that sent them both to the injured list have proven to be “significant.”
At this point, the Mets are a catcher injury shy of having legitimate MLB-caliber starting lineup on the IL. Pete Alonso, McNeil, Luis Guillorme, J.D. Davis, Pillar, Nimmo and Conforto represent a better foundation for a lineup than many rebuilding clubs around the league trot out on a nightly basis.
Unfortunately for the Mets, this is also happening at a time when most clubs aren’t yet ready to throw in the towel on their season. Save for a few clubs who entered the year knowing the 2021 season wouldn’t be a competitive one — Pirates, Tigers, Orioles, etc. — teams generally wait until further into the summer to determine their trade deadline direction.
Even those clear sellers may prefer to wait a bit longer, as the demand for the players they plan to market will likely increase along with the number of motivated buyers. Many of today’s front offices seemingly prefer to wait until the eleventh hour and choose not to start dealing until the deadline is just days or even hours away. The Nationals’ remarkable turnaround in 2019 likely only further dissuades clubs from becoming early sellers.
“It’s harder to assess, to address your needs in May or early June, than it is when everyone’s kind of in that (trade deadline) mode,” Scott said last night. At the same time, there’s urgency for the Mets to act now, to the extent possible. “[T]he risk of waiting given all our injuries is that we’re in a different spot and not where we want to be come the end of July,” Scott added.
The Mets, improbably, remain in first place in the National League East in spite of their litany of injuries and a -14 run differential. They can hardly be expected to maintain that standing with the skeleton crew they’re running out on a nightly basis, but Scott and team president Sandy Alderson face an uphill battle in terms of prying meaningful help away from another club at this point in the schedule.
ItsStillMillerPark
Still think they have the most need for Kris Bryant. Im betting that he ends up there.
Al Hirschen
Bryant,Puig,Dee Gorden,.
Cosmo2
No no no…Bryant will cost too much and Puig and Gordon are terrible and will solve nothing. Hard pass.
plmathfoto
You do realize that they’ve been starting Maybin every day, so that is an improvement. He still hitless and hit 107 in the minor leagues
Dan Hunter
Then whom?
tonyinsingapore
Shogo is a bad fit with the Reds and could blossom in a more high-profile environment. Can probably be had just for picking up his reasonable salary….
Cosmo2
Dan, how about yourself? You have a mitt? Show up at Citifield and we’ll pencil you in for RF. I’d volunteer myself, but arthritis says no.
Dan Hunter
I would like to but I am 54, almost Ryan Brauns age.
Fred K. Burke
Bryant will be costly. However, things can get done. But the point is the Cubs will not be trading anyone who’s in the final year of their contact or anyone else who can likely contribute this year. Take your pick (Bryant, Baez, Rizzo, Kimbrel. Aerietta, Davies) The Cubs will hang around for the division lead for the most part. GM Jed Hoyer will be hesitant to make any big moves. If anything Hoyer might be a buyer to make one final run and pick up the many, many pieces at the end of the season. That’s my opinion. My take would be to sell, sell and sell some more and try to get what you can for some of these players.Especially while some of these guys like Bryant and Kimbrel and healthy and productive.
Silent Bob23
No Puig. We have enough problems as it is
LordD99
The need is there, especially now, but do they have the prospects to make a trade?
jjabrony
Angels and Mets should discuss a Justin Upton trade. He would bring some power to the outfield that the Mets are lacking. He’s way over paid right now but if the Angels pay most of the remaining contract and get a young pitching prospect, it would make sense for both teams.
Chev Chelios
Injury prone and has limits defensively
Ted
So? The Mets just need a major league outfielder. Doesn’t have to be above average, and they won’t want to deplete the farm system for stop-gaps.
stymeedone
Plus Upton is streaky, and has not been on a streak yet. He can carry a club when he’s hot. Assuming the contract might be enough to acquire him.
padam
Considering there’s no protection in the lineup for him…
His last streak was back in 2017?
Cosmo2
Do the Mets really need a washed veteran to fill a temporary rash of injuries? I say no.
Angels & NL West
As an Angels fan, I fully support a Upton trade to the Mets… or anyone else. Angels pay $20+ million of his $25 million annual salary and get a RP in return.
CalcetinesBlancos
That would be hilarious.
VonPurpleHayes
I absolutely cannot see Bryant being traded in May.
Cosmo2
He doesn’t even solve anything.. they need OFrs right now, not a rental third baseman
Mikel Grady
Bryant plays all 3 outfield positions very well as well as first and third.
LordD99
Ummm…
Cosmo2
Yea I guess that helps but I still don’t wanna give up prospects for a rental
VonPurpleHayes
They’ve tried him out in OF this year, and he’s looked solid, but it’s a pipe dream. Bryant isn’t going anywhere until closer to the trade deadline.
cwsOverhaul
If the crosstown WSox help beat the Cards today/tomorrow after doing so Monday, Cubs could very well be in first place by the weekend. Bit early to maximize return value on Bryant anyhow with less motivated bidders.
seamaholic 2
Mets are in first place too. And they both have about equal chances of actually winning a championship this year.
dray16
American Family Field
Dunk Dunkington
Cubs are 2 games above .500 and not even through all of May. Bryant is only a pipe dream at the moment.
Ma4170
I could see pursuing Adam Frazier
The Baseball Fan
Santander
Cosmo2
Is he available? This idea I like.
Tatsumaki
Wheels fell off mets hype train real fast lol
The Baseball Fan
I want the white Sox to trade for (or sign in FA) Kris Bryant or Anthony Santander sometime in the next year to pursue their goal of a World Series championship (most likely 2022)
DarkSide830
Jake Marisnick was a guy I figured the Phillies should have considered for CF earlier. he can be a nice band-aid in NYM.
jyosuckas
He was a Met last year and looked subpar
VonPurpleHayes
@jyosuckas Unfortunately in May, that’s what you’re going to get. No one is going to let go of superstars this early, and the Mets need players to stay afloat before the cavalry arrived. Marisnick would be a pretty big upgrade over what they have right now.
Cosmo2
Never in a million years would I think I’d be pining over Jake Marisnick but you’re right, he would be a huge improvement over what we have now
richdanna
He’s on the IL with a hamstring injury like the other 20% of the league.
DarkSide830
oops, my bad
PiratesFan1981
Adam Frazier INF/RF, Gregory Polanco RF, and possibly Jacob Stallings C with potential of Erik Gonzalez SS can be some of the Pirates pieces being moved this summer. As for pitching, I think everyone is fair game but Keller. Mets can easily get some pieces from Pittsburgh (strongly suggest Adam Frazier due to his ability to play multiple positions) without coughing up the system. With Frazier, he can be the guy to fill voids at positions Mets are facing injuries with. Mets can use some bullpen help as well and there are two arms that should help the Mets as well. If I was GM of the Pirates, I’d be listening to offers from any club right now. It’s not like they are going to win anytime soon but the number one overall pick.
gofish 2
Mets: [see the name Frazier]
Next headline: METS ACQUIRE TODD FRAZIER
sviscusi
Flashbacks to 05 when everyone saw we traded for Zambrano then realized it was Victor.
YankeesBleacherCreature
They actually needed a zamboni for their Winter Wonderland kids’ ice skating rink that year. Someone really messed up the paperwork.
When it was a game.
There was an article in Newsday right after trade that there was a source that said before the trade they were getting carlos. Could have have been huge f up.
BucSox
No one will take Polanco but Frazier could be a fit there for sure.
PiratesFan1981
I was just tossing Polanco out there. I don’t think we could give him away for $1 at this point
jesseglaubitz
It’s encouraging that they are considering adding pieces, but come on. Be realistic, they should be selling, the season is over. Now we just have 10 years to look forward to of paying $34M/year for Ruben Tejada 2.0.
DarkSide830
all of baseball wishes they sell. if they can get it right this team is deadly.
CowboyRobot
Tejada 2.0? You’re an absolute fool.
VonPurpleHayes
They’re in first place in a weak division where no one is gaining any ground. If the Mets tread water through June, they can win the division for sure. The Mets pitching has still been good. Their offense wasn’t great when healthy, but they need bodies out there. If they can make some moves to stay afloat, this is a playoff team for sure. The Mets aren’t selling.
CalcetinesBlancos
I have to say, pretty damn impressive to make them regret that contract before it even begins lol.
MasterCal
It’s less than 2 months into the season, and they’ll get a lot of reinforcements in 3-4 weeks (incl. Thor). Plus this division as a whole has been underwhelming
There's Always Next Year
Only a Mets fan would look to sell in May while the team is atop a struggling division. It’s like a perpetual state of misery.
mlb1225
Come on, trade for Adam Frazier. The Pirates need to capitalize on his hot bat
jim stem
Frazier, Stallings, Polanco…
mlb1225
Idk if the Pirates will deal Stallings right now (ovbisously unless someone pays an absolute haul). He’s still in pre-arb and there’s no one in the farm system can come up right now and take over as regular catcher. His defensive ability right now helps more with so many young pitchers coming up through the system and into the majors.
LarryJ4
I’m thinking more than the Mets will be on Santander. If word is he’s available now, betting the Mets NL East rival Braves would be in on him too. Move Acuna to center to add him to the Starting OF is easy. Pache isn’t ready yet (should’ve traded him when his value was the highest it’ll be) and Inciarte as the 4th OF. Mets will need to look more at stop gaps than anything to get by for now. No choice.
AlbiestheRacistDragon
The Braves have said repeatedly they don’t want Acuña in center anymore this season, as he’s better in right. And there’s no need at the moment as Heredia is still performing well. Inciarte has looked better this season as well.
I’m hoping Mets trade for Kevin Kiermaier, mainly so the rays will call up brujan.
FredMcGriff for the HOF
Braves are fine in the outfield. Drew Waters bat is coming around in AAA he will probably be up at some point this year and stick. I’m not worried about Pache yet. Pache and Waters are still the future in the outfield along with the obvious (Acuna) as well. NL East is still the Braves to lose. Even minus Soroka they are the best team. The bullpen can only get better. Riley is having a breakout year which I expected also. Future is bright in Atlanta.
seamaholic 2
They’ve got Acuna, Freeman, about 3 good starters, and …. that’s about it. The NL East is so perfectly mediocre that they might just squeak it out, but actually I’d put my money on the Nats getting going. Despite pretty much everyone except Trae Turner not playing up to their ability, they’re only 2 games back. They can get very hot very fast, and are always willing to spend big at the deadline if they smell blood.
But it doesn’t matter. The NL West teams are so many light years better than any one else in the league, it’s just fighting for 3rds at this point.
inkstainedscribe
Inciarte is available and is a free agent at the end of the season. Braves would gladly move him.
DocBB
Go get Winker or Castellanos no matter what it costs!!
vtadave
Sounds like something a smart organization would do.
– No one
VonPurpleHayes
Lol. That’s a little unlikely.
I Beg To Differ
Edwin Diaz 2.0. Sounds great.
Armaments216
The Reds aren’t going to trade Winker or Castellanos right now. But they may be be willing to part with Shogo Akiyama or could sell high on Tyler Naquin.
DarkSide830
Akiyama actually seems like a good fit here.
Cosmo2
Nope. We have enough terrible defenders thank you.
rond-2
Agree with going after Castellanos
titanic struggle
Reds aren’t trading either one of their best offensive weapons unless they’re overwhelmed
bot
Reds might for cash considerations. All signs point to them being flat broke. As in even to broke to fire David bell Bc they can’t afford to pay another manager
jvent
Castellanos could be nice, especially since Conforto is FA at the end of the year, the Mets can’t sign all of their free agents especially with the terrible 10 year deal that Lindor got. Syndergaard,Conforto,Stroman,Familia and others are free after this year plus Cano’s $$ comes back on unless someone is smart enough to slip him some roids lol.
Cosmo2
We need to get away from terrible fielders. Definitely no on Castellanos for me.
SoCalADRL
If the Angels are smart (which they’re not) they’re early sellers here
seamaholic 2
If the Mets had some top end pitching prospects, this would make a lot of sense (one of the Angels big time outfield prospects would look very nice in NY). But they don’t have anyone to trade for a significant prospect. They’re gonna be shopping at the bargain bins.
Cosmo2
The Angels are a disaster… not trying to be a hater here but that team seems to have no understanding of building a team from within, farm system to table, so to speak. Just a mess of bad contracts and whatever. Not that my Mets are some shining example of intelligence, just saying.
yandymania
Kiermaier dump please
LordD99
Kevin Kiermaier just recovered from a devastating eye-lash injury.
It would be a vintage Rays move to wait for a moment of weakness and dump, I mean trade, Kiermaier’s contract to another team, while also getting a lottery ticket prospect in return.
seamaholic 2
KK only makes about $8m rest of season. Pocket change for Cohen. This actually makes some sense.
portlandrays
I bet Rays can add a player or two just to shed his salary. Quiroz KK and Yarbrough for some RP prospects.
Rangers29
Joey Gallo. That’s it. That’s the comment.
Chev Chelios
Mets should double up on OF since they continually have injuries out there. I’d go Gallo + DeShields or Dahl + DeShields…get it done Mets
CalcetinesBlancos
Could I interest you in a Leury (Leroy) García?
cwsOverhaul
Ha, but you know the WSox need both Leury/Hamilton as insurance for Eaton in RF (and Engel when he returns from injury to play CF).
Chev Chelios
CWS are competing for the division, so I don’t see them trying to trade a depth piece at this point
CalcetinesBlancos
With Mendick on the roster, there’s no need for Leroy once Engel comes back.
worthington
I’m sure Lindor will pick it up. LOL.
Cosmo2
That contract is gonna be a ball and chain on the organization for a long time. Yuck. I was happy with Gimenez.
Diatribefan
He’s in AAA now
BobbyKidd1965
So was I. He was one of the most interesting things about the Mets’ new season to me. I wasn’t happy he was traded. Justin Turner 2.0, maybe. I guess time will tell. It seems to be the way things go for us, so I won’t be surprised if it turns out that way.
wright1970
You can thank Old Man Alderson for the trade!!! Cohen needs to dump him
sufferforsnakes
I thought Gimenez was gonna be a decent player, but he failed to impress. Now, I wasn’t high on Rosario, but I’ve become a fan. Dude hustles like it’s supposed to be done. While other players stand and admire when they hit the ball, he takes off immediately towards first, no hesitation. Saw him turn a double into a triple in Sunday’s game.
Cosmo2
Rosario is definitely a very likable guy. He hustles, gives 110%… just hasn’t put it together, but I’m still a fan
Ma4170
Rosario was the #3 prospect in baseball at one point, so everyone saw potential… and he’s had flashes of being a good player… wouldn’t be surprised if he ends up w some really productive years
ClevelandSpidersFromMars
Gimenez looked so clueless at bat that the Indians are now playing Ahmed Rosario at SS.
Rsox
Mets/Yankees bidding war for Delino DeShields?
Do i hear $5 dollars? Going once, going twice…
I Beg To Differ
The Ed Monix. A used washing machine. Final offer
kripes-brewers
I wonder if the Brewers might be willing to part with one of their outfielders? A mashing first baseman for JBJ or Avi Garcia? We’ve got Tyrone Taylor looking for regular at bats, so they possibly line up, although we just got Yelich and Cain back from the IL ourselves…
fathead0507
I’m just here for the DeGrom for Clint Frazier, Andujar, suggestions
DarkSide830
i dunno, the Mets trading for deGrom is a great idea!
VonPurpleHayes
deGrom for Vince Velazquez. He can play a mean OF.
VonPurpleHayes
^and yes, that was clearly a joke.
I Beg To Differ
Domingo Santana, Jim Adduci, Joey Rickard.
pustule bosey
I really think the giants now that tauchman is a solid contributor in the outfield ought to look at some of the depth in the system, maybe like guys that need more of a chance to play like lamonte wade or such and see if you can get some decent relief pitching help from tem
jim stem
Trade Duggar to the Mets?
pustule bosey
Duggar has been producing so if they do trade him they’ll need something back – I think going into the depth in the system makes more sense for both clubs since the mets won’t have to give up a big league arm and the giants won’t have to give up a big league OF but it improves both teams
howie feltersnatch
@Fathead. I was just going to suggest that
howie feltersnatch
But the Mets would have to pick up part of degroms salary
duffys cliff
The Mets should trade for Eduardo Escobar. He’s purely a rental, switch hitter, can play 3 infield positions, is having a pretty good year (actually tied for the lead in the NL for RBIs), and is on a floundering Diamondbacks team that has no need to hold on to him. Once others return, he would be a great bench asset. Seems like a really great fit to me.
whynot 2
Their problem is in the outfield
jim stem
Diamondbacks are a good fit. Escobar can bump Villar to center. Peralta is an every day player – bring the freight train to NY! Ketel Marte would be wonderful, but still on the IL himself.
Trade Khalil Lee for any of them. The kid looks real good defensively but his swing is way too long and can’t yet recognize a breaking pitch.
bravos14
K Marte is/was off IL last week. Now, he may be back on, sounds about right.
national pastime
There’s this young kid on the Mariners that would be a great fit can play all 3 outfield positions. Oh wait we traded him for a closer and a cheating 2B.
alwaysgo4two
Quick, call the Rays. Kiermaier is available. He’ll catch the ball and occasionally actually hit it too. Maybe the Rays will throw in $$$ and a farmhand too.
CHS O'sFan
Asking the Rays to add $$$ is like asking a homeless guy on the street for $20.
xcfan
The Mariners would like to trade you Jake Fraley for another top prospect.
Gwynning's Anal Lover
Call Lew Ford and Gabby Guerrero.
rond-2
Lewwwwwwwwwww
DarkSide830
he’s still playing for Long Island, right?
Gwynning's Anal Lover
He is. A coach/player that is still raking in his league.
rond-2
Take Polanco off the Pirates hands
thomas fuller
You have a super star batting 180. This team needs somebody too come in and kick butt
. When you have hamstring and oblique injuries that is on the manager. Somebody has to straighten out Lindor.. I heard Bruce Bochy wants to manage again (I don’t know if he is still available). I know that Showalter wants to come back
. We shouldn’t have a journeyman manager when we have Steve Cohen as an owner He wants a championship in five years. This year will determine what we need do to get there. You can’t find that out when you have 18 players on the IL and no assurances it is going to get better in the future/.
jim stem
Well, getting a good look at AAA talent. Then again, they are getting hurt too. Just think, Tim Tebow would probably be starting today…
sviscusi
How exactly do managers control oblique and hamstring injuries?
Diatribefan
Bauers and Chang for your grandma and $1.
Mrtwotone
Are the Mets still better then the Dodgers?
MetsFan22
If they were healthy they’ll be up their with the other teams. I don’t know who is the best team in baseball rn. Fully healthy it has to be one of
Braves
Mets
Dodgers
Padres
Yanks
Whitesoxs
Rays
Astros
A’s
And other are doing good but I don’t see them in that category.
VonPurpleHayes
Mets and Braves don’t even belong in this conversation at the moment. I agree on paper both should be better, but right now, you can get them out of there. Replace them with the Giants maybe.
MetsFan22
That’s why I said I’d fully healthy before making the list. Every team in that’s lost would have a similar or worst record than us if they had our injuries.
VonPurpleHayes
To be fair, the Dodgers are like the one team who have been hit as hard as the Mets. So I don’t think you can say that.
MetsFan22
They haven’t been hit as hard. Sure they lost belli and seager and others but the Mets have their whole team missing.
VonPurpleHayes
The Dodgers have 1 less player than the Mets do on the IL. So yes. It’s close.
RunDMC
I can sympathize with the injuries, but continuously neglecting the poor offensive production from many of those before they hit the IL, including but not limited to: Alonso, Conforto, McNeil, Almora, JD Davis. Nimmo has been fantastic, albeit with a lot of luck (.465 BABIP) that’s bound to come back down to earth with more play. And…the healthy but unproductive: Lindor, McCann, Dom Smith. Continue to neglect the lack of production and blame the injuries. Glad to see deGrom back if nothing else because he can show a few how to hit.
MetsFan22
But you have to look at the players not not just how much.
VonPurpleHayes
Ironic hearing you say that because I’ve been saying it the whole time. Seagar, May, Bellinger are bigger than any of the Mets injuries IMO.
RunDMC
I just did, just not through your homer goggles and giving a grain of salt to 2020’s 60-game NYM offense. They’re bound to have better breaks with that kind of talent, but stop neglecting the fact that run support has been a problem with the NYM offense and particularly deGrom for years. They’re currently 29th of 30 in MLB in starter run support, ahead of only PIT, with all the injuries/early season slumps. It’s very early, but still interesting.
Mrtwotone
But on a serious note, David peralta would be the best pick up.
butch779988
Call Boston, lots of duplication there.
tree2436
You Mets fans can have Franchy Cordero. Hell I drive him personally wherever he needs to be!
ctichota
Charlie Blackmon and 30 mil for a mid grade prospect. Rockies would be all over it.
VonPurpleHayes
Just what the Mets need, another OF who shouldn’t be playing OF. But at this point, beggars can’t be choosers. If you can play baseball for the next month and a half, the Mets will take you.
robbiecraig
Perhaps offer Edwin Diaz and future Hall of Famer Robinson Cano to the Mariners for Kelenic? Mets could use some OF depth.
BobbyKidd1965
This made me laugh. I needed that. Thanks!
yourslacker
Mariners do need a second baseman and a closer! LMAO
jim stem
Jason Heyward, Max Kepler, Gregory Polanco, Jake Cave…
Ted
Is the Cespedes bridge completely burned after last year, even with a partial change in ownership?
stymeedone
If not, I can sell you a couple of gallons of gasoline, and a road flare.
Deleted_User
LOL
cleonswoboda
I think Uribe and Kelly Johnson aren’t doing anything right about now.
Ya'll a bunch of salty crybabies
DJ Peters and Luke Raley are looking for new homes……..Buy one get one free, today only. And if you call now, shipping is FREE!
tree2436
We here in Boston have Franchy Cordero that the Mets can have for a bag of balls and a Mookie Wilson signed 8×10
Col_chestbridge
The thing is, I don’t think they would want a full time peice in this trade. Their lineup is really good when healthy, and none of these injuries should be season ending. That’s the whole reason they got Maybin, they can cut him loose later with no hard feelings. Cameron Maybin isn’t going to turn around and develop into a superstar/missed opportunity.
A guy I would try to sell them on is Bradley Zimmer. Zimmer can play CF, and become a defensive replacement/pinch runner once the club is at full strength. Or they could option him. Or go get Billy Hamilton from the White Sox.
Offense is so starved in this league right now I don’t think anyone is going to give up a bat only guy who can later turn into a Jay Bruce circa 2017 pinch hitter off the bench after. Hitters are too valuable right now, so grab a glove and run guy for the cheap price of some teenager in DSL who basically is a lottery ticket.
VonPurpleHayes
“Their lineup is really good when healthy”
This is an illusion. Their lineup was hot garbage when healthy.
Ma4170
That was just a slow start, they’d eventually come around… we’re not even at Memorial Day yet
loganhedrick
“Buy a baseball team they said, it will be fun they said…”
-Steve Cohen, probably.
jim stem
Is Josh Reddick healthy? Jacoby Jones was just dfa’d. At this point, it’s just about active and healthy bodies at this point.
stymeedone
Jones was optioned, not dfa’d. Make an offer.
For Love of the Game
Didn’t the Cubs peddle Cameron Maybe to the Mets for a buck? With JaCoby making over $1 mill., attaching anything/anyone of value is probably an overpay. Does play dynamite CF though.
Dan Hunter
Mets are not getting anything but shellacked.
No One is going to that accursed cesspool.
bobtillman
Shoulda signed Refsnyder…..
They really can’t make a big move since most of their prospect list is on the IL. You’re not going to get Frazier or Santander without Matt Allen or PCA (their two best, IMHO).
So given the division, they’re probably best off just waiting out the injuries and finding some temporary spare parts.
Wiseoldfool
Robbie Grossman
RickRad31
Go get Michael A. Taylor from the Royals. Should be an easy get. And play Jake in the outfield two games a week. #ShoheiJr.
Both are better than Cameron Maybin, who’s very done.
Dan Hunter
They are getting no one except more of their little leaguers.
bus035
Mitch Haniger would make some sense. Obviously, his injuries are behind him, he is slugging the hell out of the ball, he’s versatile, & Mitch has another year of control.
Let’s be honest, the M’s aren’t going anywhere this year and if the Mets need to overpay to get a legitimate All-Star, win-win. I think Dipoto would start with Francisco Alvarez but that is probably a tad unrealistic but a package of Baty and Ginn might just work.
AgentF
This is the comment I was looking for. Someone else who sees that Haniger would be a great fit. Mariners could even include Seager to dump his salary and that would fill another hole we currently need filling and give us great competition for 3B whenever JD gets back.
muskie73
Kyle Seager would be a valuable asset not a salary dump.
As of last Saturday (and before going 2-for-3 with a walk Saturday), Seager had posted 5.7 fWAR, valued at $45.4 million, in 211 games since the start of the 2019 season, including 1.2 fWAR, valued at $9.9 million, in 45 games this year.
Over the same period, Los Angeles Dodger third baseman Justin Turner had posted 5.8 fWAR, valued at $46.1 million, in 219 games, including 1.1 fWAR, valued at $8.8 million, in 42 games this year. Last offseason Turner, who is three years older than Seager, signed a two-year, $34 million contract with a team option for a third year.
Over the same period, third baseman Josh Donaldson had posted 6.7 fWAR, valued at $53.9 million, in 216 games, including 1.0 fWAR, valued at $7.8 million, in 33 games this year. Donaldson, who is two years older than Seager, is in the second year of a four-year, $92 million contract with a team option for a fifth year.
Over the same period, Manny Machado had posted 6.5 fWAR, valued at $51.6 million, in 259 games, including 0.8 fWAR, valued at $6.5 million, in 43 games this year. Machado, who is four-and-a-half years younger than Seager, is in the third year of a 10-year, $300 contract.
The Seager contract has no poison pill.
Stevil
Easy to look at Seattle’s surplus of outfielders and seeing a fit, but Seattle doesn’t need to stockpile anymore prospects. They need MLB-ready players, or veterans.
That doesn’t mean something couldn’t get done, but maybe a third team would need to be involved.
HistoryBelongstotheVictorsInArms
To NYM: CF Inciarte + RP Will Smith
To ATL: P Sean Reid Foley + P Jacob Barnes
RunDMC
You could add Cano to this deal with all the sense this makes between division rivals.
williem
Duggar, Slater, Dickerson, even Yaz for right prospect, take your pick.
joew
adam frazier seems like a logical choice as much as i hate to see him go.
I don’t see a much in the way of reasonable trade targets for the pirates in the mets pipeline though. IMO: don’t trade frazier with out a 45/50 catching prospect OR able to get rid of polanco’s contract with a catching prospect that is better than just MiLB depth trade.
Pitchers are always good to get. Given the failure of the pirates starters this year all the pitching they can get is good. But if they can get a decent catching prospect Stalllings maybe available now.
In order to pull off a decent catching prospect a third team might need to be in the mix since the Mets are never going to trade Alvarez… nor should they unless going for a healthy mike trout.
bigdaddyk
There’s no need to dump Adam to get out of of Gregory contract Gregory a FA this off season in fact we don’t have any salary commitments at all
joew
there is a large commitment for a full rebuild team with no real chance.
His total salary in 2021 is ~11m and he’s still owed over half of that. He also is guaranteed another 4M in buy outs.. so yeah.. about a $10m commitment. If there is a bundle in a trade, he brings the value of that trade down..
I wouldn’t do it.. but this is the pirates after all..
tribepride17
It’s early so I don’t think they’ll be able to get any big names but Robbie Grossman might be worth looking into to. The guy might be the most disciplined hitter in baseball right now and can’t cost much at all. The Tigers are one team that’s definitely looking to deal and Grossman would be a welcomed addition in New York.
Canosucks
Lost in this article as the Mets lost 3-2 to give the Rockies their only second road win
The familiar rhyme Francisco Lindor 0-4 and GIDP Lindor
Game before Francisco Lindor 0-4 plus Error Lindor Fielding
Rojas bats him second still?
Blue Baron
*third road win
Canosucks
Thanks Stu 🙂
Blue Baron
@Steve Adams: A SLATE is a list of candidates. A SPATE is a number of similar things, such as injuries, occurring in quick succession.
ClevelandSpidersFromMars
I like how fans of every other team pop up with their scheme to unload some third-rater into the Mets. My own thought is that in no way should the Mets deal any real prospects at all. They should only look at pure cash acquisitions. There should be some out there, given that so many owners suffered losses last year.
Gwynning's Anal Lover
The Mets outfield = the drummer in Spinal Tap.
Gwynning's Anal Lover
Is Billy McKinney available?
Cosmo2
McKinney had a 272 OPS+ in ‘20…. best hitter in baseball!!!
Gwynning's Anal Lover
Yes 2020. The most normal season in baseball. I think they need human in the outfield at this point. He’s been dfa’d so claim him and use him temporarily until the guys get back. I didn’t say use him as the cornerstone player to build a franchise around.
Jordo87
Maybe check with Seattle about Haniger Tramel maybe Moore but they might wanna keep Moore for 2nd unless the Mets have something to give for 2nd either way I’m sure it wouldn’t be a gut punch trade like Cano and Diaz for Kelenic
Chev Chelios
Moore is on the IL dude
phantomofdb
Byron Buxton seems like a perfect fit. He, too, can spend an obscene amount of time on the IL.
Cohn Joppolella
If only Tebow was still around….
spitball
Seems like the Redsox would trade Danny Santana while his value is up!
angelsfan4life
Taylor Ward and Jose Iglesias for Trevor May? The Mets get a guy who can multiple positions and a SS who they can move to second base. The Angels get the reliever they desperately need
hd-electraglide
Do the Mets ( or any other team for that matter), have any interest in Joey Gallo? If they have any prospects, Rangers might listen, per an article in local DFW paper. Gold glove right fielder, will lead majors in K’s, and he needs some discipline at the plate that a good hitting coach could provide.
hd-electraglide
When I said needs discipline, not implying he doesn’t walk a lot, cause he does, but he also gets a ton of good pitches to hit, that he tries to send in geosynchronous orbit. That’s the discipline I’m referring to.
Rumors2godsears
Sir the Mariners are on line 1… *CLICK*… no thanks.
JoeBrady
There are plenty of teams that should be selling. But the problem is trying to get them to understand that they are finished for the season. Peralta, Grossman, Upton, Haniger, and Gallo should all have their bags packed. Heck, even a talent like Bruxton should be on the market at this point.
peteralt
Why can’t they sign Cespedes? he can’t do worse then Maybin 0-20 and I think Met fans could have fun with it either way.
Cosmo2
Cespedes is keeping it real getting into fist fights with wild animals on his ranch
Jordo87
Some teams seem obviously out others are kinda leaning towards the “maybe we got a chance…for the time being”
Jordo87
Hell call the Rockies Blackmon and cash to the Mets (see Arenado cash their paying) Mets send Cano and some not so high prospect to the Rockies and yes I know highly unlikely
BeforeMcCourt
I like when Yankee fans pose as met fans but give out the same ridiculous level proposals
PapiShango
Jason Heyward.
Kraz Nadler
Yoenis?
MercuryRising
Check to see if Buxton is available. So, he’s presently recuperating. He should be back soon. Smith in left, Buxton in Center, Conforto in right. Should be playing together in about a month. What to give up? Brandon Nimmo, no sense having a 4th starting outfielder and Buxton can lead off. May also have to say bon voyage to Taijuan Walker and farm ace Mathew Allan. You don’t get something for nothing and Buxton is a whole lotta something when heathy (so, we have to wrap up half the team in bubble wrap when they play). Players may not be exactly what I’m proposing, but Minnesota is pitcher needy and we should have something they would want. Be prepared to have to shell out.
angt222
To think Catcher depth was the concern entering the season..
alproof
Just DON’T trade RHP Matt Allan (TJ surgery), C Francisco Alvarez, SS Ronny Mauricio, 3B Brett Baty, or OF Pete Crow-Armstrong (out for season).
BeforeMcCourt
They should call up Kelenic!
Too soon?
Jokes aside they’re in a tough spot. Bad teams aren’t ready to throw in the towel, while good teams this year are banged up themselves and sans Maybin, not just giving guys away. Anyone you acquire is going to be costly, or a vet on a bad deal
Tough spot
GarryHarris
Miguel Cabrera to the Mets. He’s a player who couldn’t help them in any imaginable way.
Rsox
The problem with trying to make trades at this point in the season is no one is really selling. Need to find teams with veterans stashed in the minors that have opt-outs coming
GarryHarris
Mets will not acquire Robbie Grossman and JaCoby Jones. If they do make a deal with Detroit it will be for CF Derek Hill, 3B Yariel Gonzalez and P Daniel Norris. The Mets only need waiver wire trash in exchange. This Tigers front office will stick with JaCoby Jones types until the end of time.
DietBacon
Thinking out of the box… Aaron Altherr? Get him back from KBO? Or get someone out of retirement….Nick Markakis, Eduardo Nunez, Problem with trades is Mets have so little in the player bank to trade with. Can’t repeat the Kelenic situation with Vientos or Alvarez and Crow-Armstrong just went to surgery. Are Mets going to let go of relievers so fans can spend next six months crying about the pen now that it’s coming together? Honestly, I feel it is one of the few things that is working well right now.
MarlinsFanBase
Mets fans, now you see how big a deal it was for the Marlins to play the way they did last season, after losing 2/3rds of their roster? They made it through 60 games battling. You guys are struggling after 41 games, while having most of your players through the bulk of those.
Let's Go Metz 2
Just call up Jarred Kelen….oh never mind. Thanks a lot Brody.