Christian Vazquez’s trade from Boston to Houston on Monday for two prospects may have signaled the Mets are more interested in Willson Contreras.
WASHINGTON — Christian Vazquez’s respectable offensive skills, in addition to his ability behind the plate, appealed to the Mets as they search for a possible upgrade at catcher. on Monday for two prospects may have signaled the Mets are more interested in Willson Contreras.
As much as the Mets have embraced Tomas Nido and James McCann for their work behind the plate, the position has been a black hole offensively and the team won’t rush prospect Francisco Alvarez. McCann is on the injured list for the second time this season, but has been playing minor league rehab games and could return on the upcoming hometstand.
The Mets failed to sign third-round draft pick Brandon Sproat ahead of Monday’s deadline. Sproat, a right-handed pitcher from the University of Florida, had a slot value of $691,300.
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