CBS Miami · Jul 29, 2017
Marlins Trade Closer A.J. Ramos To Mets For Prospects
SEATTLE (CBSMiami/AP) — The Miami Marlins have traded away closer A.J. Ramos to the New York Mets for a pair of prospects.
The clubs announced the deal on Friday night, with the Mets sending Class A pitcher Merandy Gonzalez and outfielder Ricardo Cespedes back to the Marlins.
New York is seeking stability in a bullpen that’s been a mess since the loss of Jeurys Familia, who served a domestic violence suspension at the start of the season and then got hurt.
The Mets have blown 13 of 36 save opportunities entering Friday’s game in Seattle and rank 26th in the major leagues in bullpen ERA at 4.81.