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NY Mets: 4 monstrous trade packages for Justin Verlander and Max Scherzer

By Mark Powell

CINCINNATI, OHIO - MAY 11: Max Scherzer #21 (L) and Justin Verlander #35 of the New York Mets meet in the dugout during the game against the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park on May 11, 2023 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images)
CINCINNATI, OHIO - MAY 11: Max Scherzer #21 (L) and Justin Verlander #35 of the New York Mets meet in the dugout during the game against the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park on May 11, 2023 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images) /
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Justin Verlander #35 of the New York Mets looks on after striking out Brandon Crawford #35 of the San Francisco Giants to end the seventh inning during their game at Citi Field on July 01, 2023 in the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) /

MLB Rumors: A Dodgers-Mets trade for Justin Verlander

The Dodgers have slightly more to offer New York than, say, the Houston Astros. Los Angeles has a strong farm system, which is why they would target the better starting pitcher in this scenario. For the Mets, it makes all the sense in the world to trade Verlander if he’s willing to waive his no-trade clause. JV has an extra year on his deal, making him more valuable. He could also lead the Dodgers on a postseason run.

I’m big on pairing Canha with either of these pitchers in part because it increases their trade value, and the likelihood of receiving a top-100 prospect in return. In this case, the Mets would receive a proven major leaguer in Pepiot who is just 25 years old. Pepiot has started seven games this season and has a 3.47 ERA. He’s also ranked among the top-100 prospects in MLB. Vivas is a flyer, but MLB ready if the Mets need more infield depth after trading away Canha. Munoz, meanwhile, is just 18 years old and an intriguing international prospect. He’s already raking at the lower levels of the Dodgers system despite being ranked 26th per MLB Pipeline.

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