The New York Mets need a leadoff hitter, and more importantly, they need a player that can fill the hole currently vacant on the right side of their infield.
The team is in search of a second baseman due to their desire to play Asdrubal Cabrera at third base to start the 2018 season.
Because of that hole at second, it’s no surprise that the Mets checked in on the Tigers’ Ian Kinsler recently.
Sources: #Mets, #Tigers have had preliminary discussions on an Ian Kinsler trade. @MLBNetwork @MLB
— Jon Morosi (@jonmorosi) November 20, 2017
Kinsler is a leadoff hitter and a capable second baseman, but that does not necessarily mean he is the right player for the Mets to be targeting.