Source: Mets Acquire Javier Baez and Trevor Williams

Posted by Michael Mayer | Jul 30, 2021

Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

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 after the season, is good friends with Mets’ shortstop Francisco Lindor.

Baez is hitting .248/.292/.484 this season with 22 home runs and 13 stolen bases. He has posted a 2.8 WAR in 2021 as well.