Grading all 7 Mets trade deadline deals they made

Mets trade for Jesse Winker – B

Another trade already graded, the one for Jesse Winker stays the same at a B. It was excellent in terms of upgrading over DJ Stewart. The problem is there might’ve been better options out there. We’ll have to wait and see if any of the other outfielders traded end up having the kind of year Mark Canha did with the Milwaukee Brewers in the final months last season.

Winker started his first game with the Mets on Monday in right field where he hadn’t played for several years. It’s not a major issue especially with Tyrone Taylor around. Furthermore, when Starling Marte is back (say your prayers), Winker will probably shift over to left field a little more frequently and Brandon Nimmo can play center field.

As good as he was with the Washington Nationals, Winker had two very unproductive seasons in 2022 and 2023. There are lows in his game at the plate. Definitely a smart pickup at the price of Tyler Stuart, one negative feeling is seeing the Mets part with a pitching prospect who’ll have a chance to grow within the division.

Winker was a much better addition for the Mets than Michael Conforto would’ve been. However, with Bader and Taylor each having better splits this season against right-handed pitchers, wouldn’t it have been more important to add a guy who kills lefties?