MBL…New York Mets 2 blockbuster trades that would make the Mets World Series favorites
The New York Mets have been on a tear since June. David Stearns recently added an impact bat by trading with the
Washington Nationals for Jesse Winker. The right fielder is a perfect fit for the
current lineup. With that said, New York could use more pieces.
Any MLB team that gets into the postseason can make magic happen. The
2019 Washington Nationals are a prime example of just that. New York is in a
good spot, but they could use more star power. With the trade deadline
approaching, the Mets should target someone who would put them over the top
Francisco Lindor and Brandon Nimmo are playing great, giving the Mets two
stars at the top of the lineup. With the addition of J.D. Martinez over the
offseason, New York has a much deeper lineup this season compared to last.
The offense has been their bread and butter this season. With the addition of
Winker, it takes pressure off guys like Pete Alonso and Lindor. Winker holds a
.793 OPS with 11 HR this season. Factor in the two young guys at the bottom of
the order, Mark Vientos and Francisco Alvarez, and the Mets lineup seems set.
Stearns has put together a playoff-caliber lineup but could use a few arms.
New York was expecting to get Kodai Senga back, and they did. Last week, in his season debut, Senga suffered a calf
injury. The injury is causing him to miss the remainder of the regular season.
Without Senga, they don’t have a legitimate ace.
The bullpen is also lacking depth. Edwin Diaz has been strong since his return
from the IL, only allowing one earned run since. With Reed Garrett, Sean Reid-
Foley, and other injuries, Stearns has to look for bullpen arms.
Pairing Diaz up with Scott would give the Mets an elite backend of the bullpen. Across Diaz’s last ten appearances, he’s
posted a 0.93 ERA. Based on his track record, it’s safe to assume New York’s
superstar closer can continue to pitch well.
If Stearns pulls off a trade for Scott, it would give him a great bullpen. The 30-
year-old would be just what they need. Reid-Foley and Garrett should return
soon. If the Mets had the four healthy at once, they’d have a lockdown bullpen. In
23 games this season, Reid-Foley posted a 1.66 ERA with 25 strikeouts. Before going
down on the IL with elbow inflammation, Garrett recorded 63
strikeouts with a 3.64 ERA across 36 games this season.
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