Trade Deadline Preview: New York Mets

May 30, 2013; Arlington, TX, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks shortstop Didi Gregorious (1) throws to first base in the second inning of the game against the Texas Rangers at the Rangers Ballpark in Arlington. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports

Who could be targeted:

Didi Gregorius: Even though Chris Owings is injured, the Arizona Diamondbacks’ season is over and will be seeking to deal Gregorious because Owings seems to be the undisputed shortstop of the future. Honestly I’m not too sure, however, if Gregorious is an actual improvement over Tejada. Sure, he’s better offensively, but not as much as one might think. Tejada owns a career 83 wRC+ compared to Gregorious who sports a career 90 wRC+. Tejada is the better defender, so, really, they are pretty equal in terms of value.

Aaron Sanchez: Sanchez, whom Baseball America ranks as the Toronto Blue Jays’ number one prospect, would be a good trade partner for Daniel Murphy. Recent reports have indicated the Blue Jays are interested in the second basemen, and he’s not going to come cheap. Sanchez has struggled with command throughout his career, but has, for the most part, been able to overcome his high walk total with high strikeout numbers and a low home run total.

Edwin Escobar: The San Francisco Giants are also said to be interested in “Merp,” but again, he’s not going to be cheap. Baseball America ranks him as the second best prospect on the Giants, because of his incredible pitching in 2012 and 2013 in their system. However, he’s really struggled with a 5.00 ERA in Triple-A this year. That said, his peripherals are stupendous, and the Mets would be thrilled if they could add him to their talent pool of young arms.