NY Mets rumors: Diamondbacks scouting in AA, here's who they may target

Trade season feels like a high-stakes game of hide-and-seek, but instead of kids behind trees, it’s scouts squinting at clips and spreadsheets. Think back to Moneyball, Jonah Hill in the video room, calmly clicking through tape and scrolling through numbers, breaking down what matters. It’s that quiet, analytical search for value that sets the tone this time of year. And according to Andy Martino, the Arizona Diamondbacks have been scouting the New York Mets’ Double-A team in Binghamton.

The Diamondbacks’ interest in Binghamton adds some spice to trade chatter, and a few names quietly demand a closer look before the deadline frenzy takes over. The Mets’ Double-A roster features a mix of developing skill sets, steady performers, and players who’ve made noticeable strides this season, exactly the kind of group that could hold appeal for a team looking to add depth or upside.

The bat: Jacob Reimer

If the Diamondbacks are circling Binghamton in search of a bat, Jacob Reimer could be the name they’ve highlighted. The 21-year-old third baseman, drafted in 2022, has split time between High-A Brooklyn and Double-A Binghamton, swinging a loud stick along the way. Across both levels, he’s posted a .273 average, .370 OBP, .857 OPS, 36 extra-base hits, and 51 RBIs in 308 at-bats. Since his late-June call-up to Double-A, he’s hit a bump in the road, mainly in the strikeout column, but that’s par for the course when stepping up in class. Even with the whiffs, Reimer’s still managed a .241 average, .330 OBP, and .773 OPS while adjusting. There’s enough polish and projection in his bat to justify a closer look, especially for a team craving corner infield power with discipline.

The starting pitcher: Jonathan Santucci

If Arizona’s scouts are drawn to starting pitching, Jonathan Santucci might be the southpaw turning their heads. The 22-year-old lefty, a 2024 draft pick, started slow with High-A Brooklyn but has found his groove in a big way. Now with Double-A Binghamton, Santucci owns a 3.46 ERA, 1.23 WHIP, and 84 strikeouts over 75.1 innings between the two levels. The real story is how he's ramped up month by month, posting a 2.96 ERA in May, slicing it to 2.13 in June, and carving out a 1.98 ERA through three July outings (two of them in Double-A). His 10.04 K/9 and stingy 0.84 HR/9 are both numbers that’ll catch the eye of any front office peeking at swing-and-miss potential with damage control.

The reliever: Cameron Foster

If teams are hunting for a bullpen arm that’s flying under the radar but punching above the stat line, Cameron Foster fits the mold. The 26-year-old righty has spent most of his year shutting down hitters in Binghamton, with a couple of brief call-ups to Triple-A Syracuse sprinkled in. His full-season numbers still look strong—2.97 ERA, 1.05 WHIP, and 39 strikeouts in 30.1 innings, but a rough outing in Syracuse recently (six earned runs, four hits, two walks) skewed what had been a remarkably tidy stat line. Strip that away, and his work in Double-A speaks for itself: a 1.01 ERA, a .179 opponent average, 11.48 K/9, and zero home runs allowed. Foster’s command, strikeout rate, and ability to keep the ball in the park make him a bullpen piece worth circling.

The Mets don’t need to dangle their top prospects to make something happen. Reimer, Santucci, and Foster may not dominate headlines, but they check enough boxes to draw real interest. If the Diamondbacks are doing their homework in Binghamton, these three could be exactly the quietly valuable pieces that help get a bigger deal across the line.