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Make the Mets rumors for Luis Garcia come true

Far from being one of the best relievers who’d get moved today, Luis Garcia is still a very good arm the Mets rumors have named. He’s 5-1 with a 3.71 ERA in 43.2 innings for the Los Angeles Angels. A walk rate of 2.9 per 9 and 8.2 strikeouts per 9, he’s appealing and likely affordable.

The Angels actually have a couple of relievers who could fit the Mets. They got a ransom for All-Star closer Carlos Estevez. They won’t get nearly as much for Garcia or the others.

Hunter Strickland has a 3.12 ERA in 49 innings. Carson Fulmer, as a potential long man for the Mets, had a 3.77 ERA in 57.1 innings across 24 relief appearances and 3 starts. One way for the Mets to get the edge on a trade for Garcia could even be to pair him with veteran lefty Matt Moore who, if not traded, is probably going to get placed on waivers. He is getting paid $9 million this season.

Garcia would fall in a similar class as Ryne Stanek and Phil Maton. Some good years with the St. Louis Cardinals and San Diego Padres in recent years, he’d be a good choice if the Mets aren’t willing to part with any major prospect. Use those pieces on Scott.