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With multiple young pitchers ready for the majors, the Mets can chase this ace without parting with their top prospect.
Ken Rosenthal and AJ Pierzynski believe that the increased small-market spending during this MLB free agency period is CBA-influenced.
Rosenthal and Sammon's report points to the Mets seeking out a trade for a starter this winter as opposed to signing one in free agency, and Acuna, Vientos, or Mauricio could all be included in those trade talks this winter.
After being linked to New York following the club’s decision to trade second baseman Jeff McNeil to the Athletics, Arizona Diamondbacks infielder Ketel Marte is now expected to remain in place. Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reported that Arizona has no plans to move the three-time All-Star.
“The Mets hold some interest in the top remaining free-agent starters, including Valdez, but their focus is on first exploring trades, league sources said. As of early Tuesday, no deal appeared imminent, and people familiar with the discussions cautioned that things are slow,” Rosenthal and Sammon wrote.