Mets Reportedly Discussing Mark Vientos in Trade Talks
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Report: New York Mets Eyeing 2 CF at MLB Trade Deadline
The New York Mets made their first move as buyers a week ahead of the MLB trade deadline, acquiring Gregory Soto to bolster the bullpen. While trading for more pitchers is very much on the table, New York is reportedly keeping its eye on two American League outfielders to address a long-standing weakness.
The Mets are trying to make some moves before the deadline, and Luis Robert Jr. isn't the only player on their radar.
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MLB Power Rankings: Blue Jays soar to the top, streaking Mets gain momentum as trade deadline looms
Is this season fun or what? Even with a loss on Sunday, the Blue Jays made a huge statement by taking three out of four from the Tigers. Max Scherzer made one mistake to take the loss Sunday, but he mostly looked dominant while striking out 11 batters on his 41st birthday.
Thursday’s 6 p.m., ET deadline looming large. With that said, here’s what the Mets could be looking at this week.
New York is in a heated race in the NL East and should look to bolster both its lineup and pitching staff for the playoff push.
The trade deadline in MLB is rapidly approaching and several teams are expected to add players at positions of need as they approach playoff pushes, including the New York Mets.
The Mets are willing to trade from a young infield group that includes Luisangel Acuña, Brett Baty, Ronny Mauricio, and Mark Vientos, according to The Athletic. With Francisco Li
The Mets have acquired Baltimore Orioles left-handed reliever Gregory Soto in exchange for pitching prospects Wellington Aracena and Cameron Foster on Friday afternoon.
President of baseball operations David Stearns has singled out center field as the logical area for an offensive upgrade.
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Playing GM for the Mets: Three MLB trade deadline moves for New York with NL East title within reach
And yet they sit just half a game out of first place in the NL East and hold the second wild-card spot, behind only the Cubs (-554 to make the playoffs, per Caesars). A plethora of pitcher injuries have left the Mets short on arms at times.
On Mets Off Day Live, Joe DeMayo, Will Sammon, and Chelsea Sherrod discuss the Mets' sweep of the Angels and potential trade deadline moves.
With several teams on the bubble as buyers/sellers, Mets officials view this weekend as a decision point for many. Team brass plans to ramp up the process beginning Sunday night, when more specific trade targets and scenarios will start being discussed among club officials.
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