The New York Mets have made it no secret that they covet superstar Japanese pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto, but they will pivot to reigning National League Cy Young winner if that doesn't work out.
Jim Bowden of The Athletic relayed the report.
"Snell went 14-9 with a 2.25 ERA and 234 strikeouts over 32 starts. He didn't allow a run in five of his last six starts and was one of the bright spots for the Padres in a disappointing season. However, he's only pitched 130 innings or more in two of his eight seasons, although he did win a Cy Young Award both years (2018 with Tampa Bay and this year with San Diego).