The New York Mets have made a surprising move near MLB’s trade deadline, acquiring Marcus Stroman from the Toronto Blue Jays.
The New York Mets have acquired right-handed pitcher Marcus Stroman from the Toronto Blue Jays. Jon Morosi of MLB Network first reported the move on Sunday evening.
Source: #BlueJays, #Mets in agreement on Marcus Stroman trade, pending exchange of medical information. @MLB @MLBNetwork
— Jon Morosi (@jonmorosi) July 28, 2019
Toronto’s haul equates to two top prospects, southpaw pitching product Anthony Kay and righty pitcher Simeon Woods-Richardson, per Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports.
#BlueJays getting Anthony Kay and Simeon Woods Richardson for Stroman, sources tell The Athletic.
— Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) July 28, 2019
Rumors surrounding Stroman’s level of happiness with the move are actively rampant. He previously stated his desire to play in New York, but the Yankees remained the prevalent club.
Unclear who or why, but someone was not happy in #BlueJays’ clubhouse post-game. A commotion could be heard from outside of the clubhouse. Wasn’t open to media post-game
— Ben Nicholson-Smith (@bnicholsonsmith) July 28, 2019
Blue Jays aren't willing to confirm Stroman trade. PR directed media to look at Twitter reports. Clubhouse was closed and we were told "there's a reason it's closed". Truly odd scene in general.
— Nick Ashbourne (@NickAshbourne) July 28, 2019
Noah Syndergaard is not involved, although rumors surrounding a San Diego Padres situation continue. Top prospect Andres Giminez is also not included in the deal.
As of this moment, #Mets and #Padres are not close to a Syndergaard trade, sources tell The Athletic. So, NYM’s pending acquisition of Stroman appears to be independent of any potential Syndergaard deal.
— Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) July 28, 2019
Stroman, 28, is a native of Medford, NY. He has tallied a 6-11 record thus far in 2019, but a lack of run support has played a big factor in the losing ledger. His 2019 season has otherwise been sterling.
An earned run average of 2.96 is good for fifth in American League, while his wins above replacement (3.2) rank eighth. Stroman was nominated to his first All-Star team earlier this month. His career ERA of 3.76 ranks ninth in Toronto history. Stroman had spent the entirety of a six-year career with the Blue Jays.
The Mets (50-55) have won four in a row. Three of the victories came in a weekend sweep of the Pittsburgh Pirates. They are currently six games out of the National League wild-card spots.
This story will be updated pending further information.
