The New York Mets suffered a second straight loss to the division rival Washington Nationals on Thursday and if their season continues this way, they could seek some desperate solutions.
After seizing the top spot in the National League East earlier this year, the Mets have fallen down to the final wild card spot and sit less than a game ahead of the Cincinnati Reds. If the collapse leads to a playoff miss, it’s easy to imagine the Mets doubling down on their collection of superstar veterans.
And suddenly there might be one such player on the trade block, as the Arizona Diamondbacks are expected to listen on trade offers for three-time All-Star infielder Ketel Marte after news emerged that he frustrates teammates with his tendency to take days off.
“Though Ketel Marte is the Arizona Diamondbacks’ best player, it seems he is also a headache they might try to pass onto another team this winter,” Zachary Rymer wrote for Bleacher Report.
While any number of teams would be interested in acquiring Marte, even in the midst of a six-year, $116.5 million contract, Rymer tabbed the Mets as his top trade destination.
“They have no reason not to seek another big bopper this winter, and doubly so if (Pete) Alonso opts out of his contract. And given Kyle Tucker and (Juan) Soto play the same position, a move for the (Chicago) Cubs star would be complicated,” Rymer wrote. “So, why not trade for Marte instead?”
Rymer suggested a package of prospects Carson Benge, Jett Williams and Jonah Tong would be enough to pry Marte from the Diamondbacks this winter. But that would be a lot of prospect capital for a star player who is suddenly facing some questions about his work ethic.
However, if the Mets really do miss the playoffs, almost any potential star acquisition could be considered as the solution.
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