3 realistic Mets trade targets to replace Jake Diekman on the roster

2) Jalen Beeks

The Colorado Rockies are one of the few teams that are clear sellers heading into the trade deadline. Despite not causing much noise in the market due to not having big names, the team has pieces that could impact any team's roster.

Jalen Beeks is one of those under-the-radar options that could help the Mets bullpen right now due to his ability to go multiple innings and efficiently retire left-handed hitters. Indeed, Beeks has managed to retire left-handed batters with 15 strikeouts in 15 innings and limit contact with a WHIP below 1.10, with only one home run allowed, an important aspect for a pitcher who plays at Coors Field in Colorado.

Beeks' ERA at Coors has been more than decent in 2024, below 4.00, allowing just two home runs in more than 28 innings pitched. This is possible thanks to the fact that this left-handed pitcher manages to induce a considerable number of hits by ground ball, more than 45% of the time.

At 30 years old and with a contract worth just $1,675,000 heading into free agency, the cost for Beeks' services would be quite low. The Mets would acquire a pitcher with enough MLB experience, a prospect pedigree, and a pitcher with positive results in one of the most difficult stadiums for pitchers in MLB.