3 Mets players the Red Sox could target at the trade deadline

The Mets and Red Sox are favorite trade partners and could strike a bigger deal at the deadline.
May 24, 2024; New York City, New York, USA; New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso (20) rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run against the San Francisco Giants during the seventh inning at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
May 24, 2024; New York City, New York, USA; New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso (20) rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run against the San Francisco Giants during the seventh inning at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports / Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
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2) Sean Manaea

Why Sean Manaea over some other players? Truly, any of the tradable Mets relief pitchers could be on this list. So could Luis Severino. All would be welcomed additions to the Red Sox roster. In Manaea’s case, it’s their lack of left-handed starting pitchers that should have him as a desirable piece. The team has yet to have a left-handed pitcher start a game for them all season.

How important it is to have a mix of lefty and righty starters is up for debate. More intriguing for Boston would be Manaea’s abilities. One of the better Mets pitchers this season. His player option for next year is destined to get waived as he’ll look to use his time with the Mets to earn himself a longer and maybe pricier contract in the offseason.

Red Sox fans probably remember Manaea best from 2018 when as a member of the Oakland Athletics he pitched a no-hitter against them. Fortunately, it did take place in Oakland so with the exception of some transplants out in Northern California, it was a day to suffer from afar.

Manaea may fetch the Mets one of their better returns this summer. To help create a more balanced rotation, he’s a candidate for the Red Sox to start scouting closely.