NY Mets: Five offseason Brandon Nimmo trade destinations

Sep 11, 2020; Buffalo, New York, USA; New York Mets center fielder Brandon Nimmo (9) hits a single during the third inning against the Toronto Blue Jays at Sahlen Field. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 11, 2020; Buffalo, New York, USA; New York Mets center fielder Brandon Nimmo (9) hits a single during the third inning against the Toronto Blue Jays at Sahlen Field. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-USA TODAY Sports
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CLEVELAND, OH – SEPTEMBER 24: Zach Plesac #34 of the Cleveland Indians pitches against the Chicago White Sox during the second inning at Progressive Field on September 24, 2020 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Ron Schwane/Getty Images)

Cleveland Indians

The Cleveland Indians put out one of the worst outfields in all of baseball in 2020 and to say that they desperately need a guy like Nimmo would be an understatement. The Indians are unlikely to be active in free agency but do have needs that must be addressed, particularly in the outfield, so expect to see them active in the trade market.

Nimmo would be an excellent addition for the Indians because he would bolster an anemic outfield and can serve as their leadoff man, which will be especially important if Cleveland chooses to hang on to superstar shortstop Francisco Lindor.

Lindor has been the team’s main leadoff man but the best teams have their best hitter in the two spot, which is something Cleveland would be able to accomplish by adding a guy like Nimmo.

What makes the Indians an attractive trade partner is the potential return the Mets can receive for Nimmo. At this point, the Mets must make pitching a priority, and the Indians are loaded in that regard.

The Indians could look to move starting pitchers Zach Plesac, Aaron Civale, or even Triston McKenzie for the right price. Even reliever Brad Hand would be a welcome addition to New York’s bullpen. The Indians’ farm system has also improved greatly as of late, and could ship some solid prospects New York’s way.

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