Another unsuccessful New York Mets season has landed them in the thick of the trade deadline discussions. The biggest chip that GM Brodie Van Wagenen holds is Noah Syndergaard, who promises some interesting returns.
For the most part, the New York Mets have easily tradeable commodities that- on their own- do not hold enough value to transform the current state of the organization. Zack Wheeler, Todd Frazier, and Jason Vargas are the most likely to go- with Wheeler garnering the most interest of the three. However, the fact that all of these players remain on expiring deals significantly damages their potential returns.
On the other hand, Noah Syndergaard still has two years remaining, more dynamic talent, and a track record that he is somewhat been separated from. Without a doubt, the 2019 season has put a crimp in his once-massive trade value. Perhaps one could even make the argument that his value has never been lower.
This may be the case, yet he still is worth an excellent return, however, not the haul that would have fetched his services many a year and many an injury ago. His arbitration number should end up below $11 million, which is more than acceptable for a mid-rotation option with upside.
Such a sizeable deal should be reserved for the offseason, yet a team may be desperate in a barren trade market and offer the Mets excessive value that they cannot afford to turn down. Whatever the case may be, Syndergaard appears to have limited days in Queens. It may not be immediate, but he will probably be brandishing his signature fastball in another city before very long.