New York Mets owner Steve Cohen recently coined his team's group of Francisco Lindor, Juan Soto, Pete Alonso and Brandon Nimmo the "Fab Four." However, the Mets could add another star to the mix at the trade deadline.
The Mets could create their own version of the iconic "Fab Five" by trading for Boston Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran, according to FanSided's Josh Mayer. Duran would be a downgrade defensively from having Tyrone Taylor in the outfield, but what he brings to the plate is valuable.
Duran has seen some decline this year after being named an All-Star and leading the league in doubles and triples last year. However, he is still slashing .262/.318/.438 with an American League-leading 10 triples. His arrival would give the Mets the ability to play Jeff McNeil strictly at second base instead of trying to get him in the lineup over Taylor in the outfield.
Duran may be the odd man out in the Red Sox outfield and may get traded regardless of the Red Sox's record. He has been a name floated in trade rumors all season. He is under club control through 2028, so he could serve as an option beyond just this season.
The Mets are a half-game back of the Philadelphia Phillies in the National League East, entering play on Thursday. However, they have their sights set much higher than just the NL East title.
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The Los Angeles Dodgers are loaded with superstars, and the Mets may feel that they need to add one more All-Star-level player to really make a run to the World Series.
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