In recent years, the New York Mets have seen many players, including aces and stars, come and go. As the 2024 season continues and the Mets even out their record, they certainly would not mind seeing some of these familiar faces retake the field for New York. The Mets may even trade for some of these players before the deadline.
Three Players The Mets Should Consider Reunion
Chris Bassitt
Chris Bassitt was a massive part of the Met’s success in 2022, with a good ERA of 3.42. Other than Max Scherzer, Bassitt had the best ERA of any starter for the Mets that year. Even though Bassitt is 35, he has still done well to keep up with what he did for the Mets, as this year, Bassitt has still produced an ERA of 3.43. Bassitt would probably be a helpful starter that wouldn’t be hard to obtain from the Toronto Blue Jays. The Blue Jays are currently last in the AL East with a record of 40-49. The Tampa Bay Rays are above the Blue Jays in the AL East and have already traded away a pitcher. Showing that it might be only a matter of time before Toronto gives up themselves.
Colin Holderman
Colin Holderman’s stint with New York was short and sweet before Holderman became a Pittsburgh Pirate. In Pitt, Holderman was mediocre until this season, where he has been riding an ERA of 1.71. The Pirates are in a position to probably sell at the moment, as they find themselves five games below .500. Holderman would be a helpful acquisition for the Mets, as pitchers keep finding themselves on the injured list. The Mets would like to give Eric Orze a chance, but many players have not done well who have been brought up from Triple-A. Holderman would not be a bad choice for New York as an acquisition before the deadline.
Max Scherzer
Unfortunately, for the defending champion Texas Rangers, there is not much chance of another World Series win this year. The Rangers find themselves six games below .500 and behind a wild card spot. Texas may soon have to sell, which means certain pitchers may be sold to other teams like the Mets, who are bidding for a playoff spot themselves. Max Scherzer has hardly started this season with the Rangers, but Scherzer has done well to limit the damage in those starts. Scherzer has been on the IL most of the time while playing for the Rangers, as he has only started 11 games total for Texas. The 39-year-old is prone to injuries. However, the Mets would not mind seeing him again in Flushing. A trade for Scherzer would probably not be as expensive as other aces in the market, further making a case for Scherzer.
Overall, the Mets have seen many pitchers come and go, including pitchers they would love to see again in their uniform. Before the deadline, the Mets should consider a reunion with some of these players.
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