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MLB Rumors: Could Marcus Stroman reunite with Mets or Blue Jays?

Marcus Stroman made it clear that he’s tried to reach out to the Chicago Cubs front office about a contract extension, but to no avail. So with that in mind, could the Cubs trade him to his old stomping grounds?

Stroman had a tough exit with the New York Mets. Just a few weeks ago, when the two sides faced off, Stroman was seen pounding his chest in excitement after recording a strikeout. While Stroman is an emotional player, at least one Mets player took it the wrong way.

The right-handed pitchers received plenty of hate from Mets fans on social media, so much so that he said something he might regret, referring to supporters of his former team as a trash fanbase.

So, despite the Mets being his former team AND the fact that Stroman grew up in the area, a return to New York does not seem likely in the near future.

But what about the Blue Jays?

Toronto’s former ace, Alek Manoah, has struggled this year. The Blue Jays sent Manoah down last week after he failed to make it out of the first inning against the Houston Astros. So, despite being just a few games out of the final AL Wild Card spot, the Jays could use some pitching.

As recently as 2021, Stroman tweeted that he was open to a reunion north of the border. Yes, it would be costly for Toronto, as Stroman has been one of the best pitchers in the National League so far this season. But as a likely rental given Stroman’s opt out, if the Cubs get desperate, expect the Jays to place a call.