The New York Mets were flying high for most of this season, until they crashed and burned in the second half, leading to them missing the playoffs. Now, they need to make another splash this offseason to make sure they don’t fail again.
With Pete Alonso’s possible departure, Fansided’s Christopher Kline believes the Mets could be a top trade candidate for San Diego Padres All-Star Fernando Tatis Jr.
“The New York Mets found their corner outfield pillars in Juan Soto and Brandon Nimmo, but centerfield remains something of a vacant lot right now. Predictably, the Cedric Mullins trade didn't really pan out, and Tyrone Taylor isn't doing nearly enough offensively to hold down the fort. Top prospect Carson Benge should factor in sooner than later, but Tatis fits an awfully appealing profile for GM David Stearns — that of a plus-defending, high-slugging outfielder who can run the bases, draw walks, and get on base a ton. He can protect Soto in place of free agent Pete Alonso, who is expected to depart, and pave the way for Soto's eventual move to DH,” Kline wrote.
This past season, Tatis Jr. Slashed.268/.368/.446/.814, with 27 doubles, 25 home runs, 71 RBI, and 32 stolen bases in 155 games. He’s also a two-time Platinum Glove winner, so his defense would be elite at Citi Field.
Combining Tatis Jr. With Juan Soto and Brandon Nimmo would give the Mets the best outfield in the National League hands down, and possibly the entire MLB. If they can do it, they need to go all out and get him.
Hopefully, they do; otherwise, another contender that needs a stud outfielder will be on the phone with the Padres trying to make a deal before New York.
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