Metsblog · Jul 25, 2017
Cubs showing interest in C Rene Rivera: report
(Charles LeClaire)There may be a trade market for Mets C Rene Rivera as the Cubs are interested in him, per The Post's Mike Puma.
Rivera is the newest addition to potential Mets on the trading block. Curtis Granderson, Addison Reed, Asdrubal Cabrera, and Lucas Duda are among the top candidates to be shipped away by the July 31 trade deadline.
The 33-year-old has been with the Mariners, Twins, Padres, and Rays before heading to the Mets last season.
In 46 games, he is hitting .245 with six homers and 20 RBI so far this season.