3 Mets who could be traded after Steve Cohen’s alarming press conference
By Scott Rogust
New York Mets owner Steve Cohen didn’t rule out selling at the trade deadline if the team didn’t improve. Here are three players who could move.
The New York Mets aren’t living up to the lofty expectations that were set after all of the money they spent this offseason. Entering Wednesday, the team is 36-43 and sitting in fourth place in the NL East, 16.5 games behind the Atlanta Braves for first.
Before their game against the Milwaukee Brewers on Wednesday night, team owner Steve Cohen held a press conference to address the team’s struggles. Cohen did raise some alarms, saying that if the team didn’t improve by the trade deadline on Aug. 1, he’d consider trading away players and that he wouldn’t be adding if they are in the same position.
With that in mind, here are three players that could be dealt if the Mets decide to sell at the trade deadline.
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3. Tommy Pham, OF
When looking at players who could be traded, the easiest options are impending free agents. Come on, teams are going to want something for a player whose contract expires at the end of the year instead of allowing them to walk for nothing. Most importantly, they’ll want to trade said players on expiring contracts that are putting up strong numbers.
Outfielder Tommy Pham has emerged as one of the Mets’ best hitters after signing a one-year, $6 million contract to be a depth option in the outfield. Through 58 games played, Pham is slashing .255/.326/.461 while recording seven home runs, 19 runs scored, 30 RBI, and 42 hits.
There are going to be teams looking for outfielders who are putting up solid hitting numbers, so Pham would be a solid trade target. Plus, the Mets could get a decent return for Pham.