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MLB rumors: 5 favorites to trade for Whit Merrifield

By Miranda Remaklus

BALTIMORE, MD - MAY 08: Whit Merrifield #15 of the Kansas City Royals in position during game two of a doubleheader baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on May 8, 2022 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images)
BALTIMORE, MD - MAY 08: Whit Merrifield #15 of the Kansas City Royals in position during game two of a doubleheader baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on May 8, 2022 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images) /
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Apr 15, 2022; New York City, New York, USA; New York Mets owner Steve Cohen speaks during the Tom Seaver Statue unveiling ceremony prior to the game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 15, 2022; New York City, New York, USA; New York Mets owner Steve Cohen speaks during the Tom Seaver Statue unveiling ceremony prior to the game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-USA TODAY Sports /

MLB rumors: Whit Merrifield makes sense for the Mets

Because, of course, the New York Mets will be in consideration for the services of Merrifield. A veteran bat with a tremendous skill set and a restructured deal? This is prime for Mets owner Steve Cohen.

The Mets’ current second baseman, Jeff McNeil, is being paid a one-year deal worth $3 million. He’ll be arbitration-eligible in 2023 and a free agent in 2025. In 36 games, 24 of which were at second base, McNeil is hitting .312/.370/.424 with an OPS of +134 and one home run. He has one defensive run saved at the position after getting four in 2021.

The Mets made several additions to the team in the offseason. They released Robinson Cano after the season began. The team may not necessarily need a second baseman but could definitely use Merrfield’s presence in the infield, in the lineup and assuredly in the clubhouse, which is filled with youngsters that could use his guidance. Mets manager Buck Showalter would be appreciative.

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