When the New York Mets traded for Francisco Lindor they also got a pretty good pitcher.
Carlos Carrasco isn’t just a throw-in; he’s a legitimate top of the rotation starter, and he’s under contract for the next two (potentially three) seasons.
The Mets introduced the world to their new starter on Tuesday. Carrasco, also known as “Cookie”, opened up on the team, his professional career and battling leukemia.
Leukemia
Carrasco had a very public battle with leukemia in 2019. In June, he went on the 10-day disabled list with what the Cleveland Indians called a blood condition.