Morning Briefing: Dodgers Trade For Miguel Rojas

Jim Rassol-USA TODAY Sports

Good morning, Mets fans!

The Dodgers made a trade Wednesday, acquiring an NL East foe the Mets are familiar with in Miguel Rojas from the Marlins. They sent minor league infielder Jacob Amaya over in the deal, the team announced.

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