Mets Trade Deadline Acquisitions Tested Early

The New York Mets’ latest acquisitions have been thrown in the fire early to help them fight for a playoff spot. Similar to how the Mets began the season, Carlos Mendoza is trying to find consistency in what he has available to enter his circle of trust down the stretch. It is a small sample […]

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The New York Mets’ latest acquisitions have been thrown in the fire early to help them fight for a playoff spot. Similar to how the Mets began the season, Carlos Mendoza is trying to find consistency in what he has available to enter his circle of trust down the stretch. It is a small sample size, but just one week after the trade deadline, the Mets have seen a quality start from Paul Blackburn, inconsistent relief outings, and a sluggish start from Jesse Winker.

David Stearns approached the deadline as expected trying to add pieces to help make a playoff push without giving up the future of the organization. Let’s take a look at how his acquisitions have performed thus far.

Phil Maton

Maton was acquired on July 9 from the Tampa Bay Rays for cash considerations and has been one of the more reliable arms in the bullpen lately. He has only given up two earned runs in nine innings, with 11 strikeouts in that span. Maton has only walked one and allowed just four hits.

Ryne Stanek

He was acquired on July 26 from the Seattle Mariners for outfield prospect Rhylan Thomas and rejoined his former Houston Astros teammate Phil Maton to help strengthen the bullpen. Stanek only has three appearances to show for it, but he had a rough go-around against the Atlanta Braves, where he surrendered two home runs. He had a quick bounce back in his next two appearances, giving up no runs in 1 2/3 innings pitched.

Jesse Winker

With Starling Marte‘s return uncertain and DJ Stewart‘s unproductive at-bats, the Mets acquired Winker from the Washington Nationals on July 28 for right-handed pitching prospect Tyler Stuart. Winker has had a tough stretch to the start of his Mets tenure, failing to record an RBI in his first six games with the team. He has only three hits in 15 at-bats (.450 OPS) to show for, but he will continue to be in the lineup against right-handed pitching.

Paul Blackburn 

Blackburn was acquired from the Oakland A’s on July 30 for right-handed pitching prospect Kade Morris and recorded a win for the Mets against the Los Angeles Angels in his first start. He recorded six strikeouts in six innings pitched while only giving up one earned run.

Tyler Zuber

Zuber was acquired from the Tampa Bay Rays on July 30 for right-handed pitching prospect Paul Gervase and was optioned to Triple-A Syracuse the next day. He only has two appearances with the Syracuse Mets and has given up two earned runs in two innings.

Huascar Brazobán

Brazobán was acquired from the Miami Marlins on July 30 for utility prospect Wilfredo Lara and has appeared out of the ‘pen three times for the Mets. He had one of his worst outings of the season against the Angels that featured a go-ahead three-run home run that led to a Mets loss, but he was able to bounce back against the Rockies, throwing a scoreless two innings.

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