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MLB insider: Grading trades for Aaron Hicks, Mets and Phillies

By Robert Murray

Jul 21, 2022; Houston, Texas, USA; New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone (17, left) and left fielder Aaron Hicks (31) watch the action from the dugout against the Houston Astros during the first inning at Minute Maid Park. Mandatory Credit: Erik Williams-USA TODAY Sports
Jul 21, 2022; Houston, Texas, USA; New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone (17, left) and left fielder Aaron Hicks (31) watch the action from the dugout against the Houston Astros during the first inning at Minute Maid Park. Mandatory Credit: Erik Williams-USA TODAY Sports /
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MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN – APRIL 29: Omar Narvaez #10 speaks with Adrian Houser #37 of the Milwaukee Brewers during the fourth inning against the Chicago Cubs at American Family Field on April 29, 2022 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images) /

MLB Rumors – Trade proposal: Adrian Houser to the Mets

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Robert Murray’s analysis: Entering the regular season, this trade made sense for both teams. The Mets needed rotation help with the unit battered by injuries. The Brewers, meanwhile, have plenty of rotation depth and had Houser start the season off in the bullpen.

But now, with the Brewers starting the season off 5-1, it’s unlikely they would consider subtracting from the major-league roster. Especially what happened last season after trading superstar closer Josh Hader in the middle of a pennant race.

The Mets seem primed to add to the rotation at some point, especially if Max Scherzer’s struggles continue. It would not be in Mets owner Steve Cohen’s DNA to sit still with a clear deficiency on his team, let alone after investing hundreds of millions into his roster this winter.

But Houser seems unlikely — for now. Perhaps that could change if the Brewers come back down to earth after a strong start.

Odds: 5/10

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