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3 Mets who could be traded after Steve Cohen’s alarming press conference

By Scott Rogust

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JUNE 28: New York Mets owner Steve Cohen speaks at a press conference prior to the game against the Milwaukee Brewers at Citi Field on June 28, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by Christopher Pasatieri/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JUNE 28: New York Mets owner Steve Cohen speaks at a press conference prior to the game against the Milwaukee Brewers at Citi Field on June 28, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by Christopher Pasatieri/Getty Images) /
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David Robertson, Mets
David Robertson #30 of the New York Mets reacts after the final out of a game against the Washington Nationals at Citi Field on April 27, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images) /

2. David Robertson, RP

When it comes to the MLB trade deadline, contending teams are going to look to build up their bullpen. After all, they would want as many quality options as possible to ensure that they can hold a lead in late-game situations. That is a smart strategy.

For those teams looking to add a late-inning relief pitcher, they could give the Mets a call for David Robertson.

The veteran right-hander is no stranger to being dealt at the trade deadline. Just last year, Robertson was traded by the Chicago Cubs to the Philadelphia Phillies. In 22 regular-season games, he recorded a 2.70 ERA, a 1.371 WHIP, 30 strikeouts, 16 walks, and six saves in 23.1 innings. In the team’s run to the World Series, Robertson posted a 1.17 ERA, a 1.43 WHIP, 11 strikeouts, five walks, and one save in eight games (7.2 innings).

This year with the Mets, Robertson is easily their best relief option with Edwin Diaz sidelined due to a knee injury. So far, Robertson owns a 1.59 ERA, a 0.971 WHIP, 41 strikeouts, eight walks, and 11 saves in 34.0 innings.

Relief pitchers will be in high demand this trade deadline, and the Mets may be able to replenish the farm system by trading Robertson, whose contract expires at the end of this season.

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