Make the Mets rumors for Blake Snell come true
Blake Snell probably won’t come to the Mets. And if you believe the latest rumors, he might not get traded at all.
The San Francisco Giants, who dumped DH Jorge Soler and his contract last night, plan to keep starter Blake Snell and give their team a legitimate shot at the playoffs.
— Bob Nightengale (@BNightengale) July 30, 2024
They are 4 games back in the wild-card race (53-55) with their next 12 games against teams with losing records.
The Snell buzz is relatively new and conflicting reports seem to have the Giants going in both directions. On one hand, they don’t want to commit to him next year. On the other hand, they’ve already rid themselves of Jorge Soler’s contract and now have more payroll flexibility to keep the reigning Cy Young winner around.
Snell is the type of starting pitcher the Mets should trade for. He might not be the greatest match. Again, he’s also a lefty, but the difference between him and Rogers is massive. Snell has been a brilliant second-half pitcher in his career and has already turned the dial up to a new level in July. Injuries undoubtedly held him back earlier in the year. If the Mets pull off only one big swing, doing so for Snell would grab headlines, sell tickets, and most importantly make the Mets a much better ball club.
Snell to the Mets would be a dream trade deadline addition. If you’re going to hold your breath waiting for it to happen, bring an oxygen tank.