3 trades the Mets should make after the Max Scherzer injury

3) Mets trade: Dinelson Lamet might be the most realistic option

The San Diego Padres have already reportedly made it known that pitcher Dinelson Lamet is available. You may even recall the Mets and Padres nearly made a trade involving Chris Paddack before they executed a deal with the Minnesota Twins involving their former young stud.

Lamet has been pushed aside in favor of some other pitchers. With minor league options left and an opening to start for the Mets, a trade involving him could work out well for both teams.

Ironically enough, these two clubs could always revisit the failed trade from early April. The Padres aren’t getting much offense to speak of and Dominic Smith isn’t getting the playing time he desires. Even after signing former Mets second baseman Robinson Cano to try and spark the bats, San Diego should be in the market for another upgrade. A Smith for Lamet deal would probably be one of those trades both fan bases despise. Given the performance of each, it might be the best either could get.

Trading for Lamet also best answers the question as to what the Mets could do when everyone is healthy. Lamet simply slides back down to the minor leagues. Until then, he can go back to starting games—something the Padres seemed to lose faith he could continue to do.