Mets predicted to trade David Peterson, prospect for red-hot $20M slugger with 3 Gold Gloves
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The New York Mets are off to a very slow start—one that wasn’t expected. It has been a mixture of poor play and injuries. With the struggles, there have been questions about whether manager Carlos Mendoza could be fired, but Mets President of Baseball Operations David Stearns made it clear that isn’t the case as of now.
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“Amid one of the worst starts in franchise history, the Mets are backing their manager," MLB.com’s Anthony DiComowrote. "Carlos Mendoza will remain at the helm for the Mets, president of baseball operations David Stearns said Friday morning.”
The biggest problem for New York is undoubtedly the offense, which has done very little so far.
“The offense is the worst in the majors. The proof is evident in old-school statistics and new-age metrics. The Mets rank 30th -- that's last -- in runs scored, on-base percentage and slugging percentage. They're last in wOBA, wRC+ and ISO. Juan Soto, who missed nearly three weeks with a calf injury, and Francisco Alvarez are the only healthy regulars with an OPS+ above 100 -- that's average,” ESPN wrote.
The Mets need to make a trade that can help spark the offense. One name New York could target is Christian Walker of the Houston Astros.
“This deal sees the Mets acquire Christian Walker, a power-hitting first baseman off to a red-hot start in exchange for David Peterson, a starting pitcher Houston could definitely use as well as pitching prospect Jonathan Pintaro,” FanSided’s Zachary Rotman wrote.
Walker is off to a blazing start offensively. His defense is also very strong, as he has won three Gold Gloves in his career. The Mets need a primary first baseman, as they have gone through several options.
The season isn’t lost for New York, but if they don’t make moves soon, it could slip away quickly. Walker is on a $60 million contract with Houston that pays him $20 million per year. Acquiring him could fill a major hole in the lineup while also improving the team defensively.
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