MLB trade rumors: One player each team should target

PITTSBURGH, PA - JUNE 27: Andrew McCutchen #22 of the Pittsburgh Pirates catches a ball hit by Wilson Ramos #40 of the Tampa Bay Rays (not pictured) during the sixth inning at PNC Park on June 27, 2017 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images) /

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MIAMI, FL – JUNE 29: Jay Bruce #19 of the New York Mets is congratulated after scoring during a game against the Miami Marlins at Marlins Park on June 29, 2017 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images) /

New York Mets: Casey Gillaspie

The 2017 season has been an unmitigated disaster for the Mets, starting with the injury to Noah Syndergaard and the continued under performance of Matt Harvey and Jacob deGrom. The Mets will not make a third trip to the postseason in a row, and have to consider selling off a few minor pieces at the deadline.

Part of the problem with the Mets as the roster is currently constructed is that they have little of value to offer on the trade market. Their entire championship window hinged on a bunch of role players, Yoenis Cespedes, and young power arms. As soon as Cespedes and the pitchers hit the DL for an extended period of time, the Mets were done.

There are a few names on the Mets roster that could bring back a decent mid-level prospect. Jay Bruce has the biggest potential to impact the playoff race, but is also very streaky. Bruce could be an attractive option to the Tampa Bay Rays given their need for a more consistent DH. Casey Gillaspie is a switch-hitting first baseman in the Rays system that could interest the Mets if they get deep into talk with Tampa Bay.

Gillaspie shows more power from the left side of the plate and does not have great bat speed. He was a college All-American at Wichita State and came into the minors as a very mature hitter. Gillaspie is now 25 and mostly out of upside or projection, but he could blossom into an MLB starter if it all breaks right.

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