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It’s time for the Mets to start selling off assets for the rebuild

By Rucker Haringey

MIAMI, FL - JUNE 30: Jacob deGrom #48 of the New York Mets reacts in the dugout against the Miami Marlins at Marlins Park on June 30, 2018 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
MIAMI, FL - JUNE 30: Jacob deGrom #48 of the New York Mets reacts in the dugout against the Miami Marlins at Marlins Park on June 30, 2018 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) /
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MIAMI, FL – JUNE 29: Asdrubal Cabrera #13 of the New York Mets in action against the Miami Marlins at Marlins Park on June 29, 2018 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
MIAMI, FL – JUNE 29: Asdrubal Cabrera #13 of the New York Mets in action against the Miami Marlins at Marlins Park on June 29, 2018 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) /

3. Asdrubal Cabrera

The Mets shouldn’t look to just unload pitching ahead of the deadline. They also have to take a look and see if any bats can bring back value. Cabrera is one player who could net the Mets a meaningful prospect.

Cabrera’s age (32) and the fact that he’s also in the last year of his current deal may hold his value down some. However, if a team is looking for a second base rental he could represent the top of the market. The Mets offense hasn’t been good this season, but it’s been a pretty solid year for Cabrera.

He’s currently hitting .284/.332/.489 at the plate. Those aren’t dominant numbers, but they are well above average for his position. If a contender has a hole in the middle of their infield, Cabrera is certainly worth a call.

His value will also get a bump because he can also play shortstop in a pinch. He doesn’t have the defensive range to really hold up as a starter there, but he can serve as an impact bat off the bench who can play the position passably.

Cabrera is one of those players who can make a quiet move ahead of the deadline, but end up paying massive dividends for the team that acquires him. He’s a valuable trade chip the Mets definitely need to cash in.

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