Sources tell MMO that the Mets have acquired Javier Baez from the Cubs. The Mets are also getting right-handed pitcher Trevor Williams from the Cubs. The Mets are sending center field prospect Pete Crow-Armstrong to the Cubs per Bob Nightengale of USA Today. Crow-Armstrong, the Mets’ No. 5 prospect, had major shoulder surgery earlier this season and is out for the year. Baez, a free agent...
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According to a report by Patrick Saunders of the Denver Post, the Mets are very interested in Rockies’ shortstop Trevor Story. Jim Bowden of The Athletic mentioned on Wednesday that there was a possibility of the Mets getting a package of right-handed pitcher Jon Gray and Story from the Rockies. Story, strictly a shortstop in the big leagues, has a 91 OPS+ this year and is a free agent...
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The Marlins are reportedly trading veteran center fielder Starling Marte to the A’s for left-handed pitcher Jesus Luzardo per Jon Heyman of MLB Network. Jeff Passan of ESPN notes that the Marlins are paying the entire of prorated portion of Marte’s $12.5 million contract for 2021. Marte, 32, is having another fine season with a 136 OPS+ and 2.9 WAR in 63 games for the Marlins. The...
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The Cubs announced they’ve claimed outfielder Johneshwy Fargas off waivers from the Mets. Fargas was designated for assignment earlier this week when the Mets needed to add pitchers Stephen Nogosek and Anthony Banda to the 40-man roster. The 26-year-old Fargas was 6-for-21 with three doubles and a triple for the Mets this season in seven games. Fargas started a few games for the Mets in...
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According to Jon Heyman of MLB Network, the Mets will acquire left-handed starter Rich Hill from the Rays, pending physicals. According to Joel Sherman of the New York Post, the Mets will send veteran right-handed reliever Tommy Hunter and minor league utility man Matt Dyer to the Rays. Hill, also known as Dick Mountain, has a 3.87 ERA in 19 starts for the Rays. The 41-year-old is a free agent...
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