The Toronto Blue Jays have reportedly traded pitcher Marcus Stroman to the New York Mets. The other pieces of the deal are not known at this time although minor league pitchers are expected to be involved.
I first heard about the deal on the MLB Network. Joe Girardi wonders if the Mets will turn around and flip Stroman to a contender. The Mets have been playing better lately having won 4 in a row. Since the All-Star Break, the Mets are 10-5 and are 13-7 so far in the month of July. But they are 11.5 games back of the Atlanta Braves in the NL East and six games back of the second NL Wild Card berth.
On the other hand, Girardi also noted that Stroman, 28, would be under contract through next season. So perhaps the Mets will keep him. Even if they aren't contenders in 2019 there could be a chance in 2020. A first round draft pick of the Jays in 2012, Stroman made his big league debut in 2014. Stroman was named to his first AL All-Star Team this season. Although he has a mediocre 6-11 record his ERA of 2.96 is more than respectable. In 124.2 innings this season, Stroman has struck out 99 batters while walking only 35. In parts of six seasons in Toronto, Stroman went 47-45 with a 3.76 ERA with 635 strikeouts, 221 walks and a Gold Glove in 2017.
Assuming the Mets are keeping Stroman, there's a strong possibility they will trade Noah Syndergaard with Stroman taking Syndergaard's spot in the rotation.
Meanwhile, the Jays have had a busy day. Earlier today, they dealt infielder Eric Sogard to the Tampa Bay Rays.
It's going to be a busy 72 hours as we make our way to the July 31st trade deadline.
UPDATE: The Jays will receive minor league pitchers Anthony Kay and Simeon Woods-Richardson. I wouldn't be surprised if Kay is in a Jays uniform by September.
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