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By Drew VonScio
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The New York Mets filled their third base void this offseason by agreeing to a deal with former Toronto Blue Jays infielder Bo Bichette.
David Stearns has reworked the infield this winter in Queens by adding Bichette, Jorge Polanco and Marcus Semien. The only projected starter that isn't new is star shortstop Francisco Lindor.
With the infield slots taken, ESPN's David Schoenfield predicted on Friday that the Mets would trade Brett Baty to the Seattle Mariners for reliever Matt Brash and switch pitcher prospect Jurrangelo Cijntje.
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"With the Bichette signing, Baty has been pushed off third base in New York," Schoenfield wrote. "He could slide to first base or DH, but the Mets have Jorge Polanco and Mark Vientos for those positions. Instead, look for David Stearns to use Baty to help replenish his farm system after the trades for Freddy Peralta and Luis Robert Jr. Cijntje is the hard-throwing switch-pitcher the Mariners drafted in the first round in 2024. He needs more seasoning but is a potential power arm for the rotation. Brash provides some needed bullpen depth."
The Mets could certainly use another reliever, especially one that is a seasoned veteran like Brash. Last season, he recorded a 2.47 ERA in 53 games for the Mariners. Adding a prospect like Cijntje would provide a little boost to the Mets' farm system as well.
Baty would go to Seattle and take over the starting third base job. Schoenfield noted that position is currently being held by Ben Williamson, but Baty is a much more impactful bat at the hot corner. This is a deal that has the making to be a win-win for both teams involved.
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