Mets Season in Review: Michael Conforto

Contract status and trade rumors

Conforto is still pre-arbitration eligible, as he is still under team control through 2021.

It’s clear Conforto is a big piece of the Mets’ future. Although he struggled last season, let’s remember Conforto is only 23-years-old. When he initially made his debut in 2015, he was called up from Double-A, as he initially skipped time at the Triple-A level.

Conforto’s name has been floated around regarding trade rumors, but, so far the Mets seem unwillingly to part with Conforto. Earlier this offseason, the Mets reached out to the Tampa Bay Rays regarding closer Alex Colome. But were unwilling to include Conforto or top-prospect Amed Rosario.

In an effort to strengthen the bullpen, the Mets also reached out to the Chicago regarding ex-Yankee closer David Robertson. But the demands for the closer included Conforto plus more, which I think is absurd.

A few weeks ago, it was reported the Mets were seeking ways to acquire an everyday center-fielder. Pirates All-Star centerfielder Andrew McCutchen is a name that has been reported targeted, but a potential deal between both teams never materialized.

I don’t think Conforto is untouchable. But, I do feel that the Mets would have to be overblown with an offer to trade away Conforto. For good reason, the Mets still view Conforto as a very valuable piece of the team’s future.