According to a report from The Athletic's Ken Rosenthal, the New York Mets have acquired right-handed reliever Tyler Rogers from the San Francisco Giants. This move marks the Mets' second bullpen addition this trade deadline season, following the acquisition of lefty Gregory Soto. While Rogers brings a proven track record to Queens, the price paid by the Mets has raised eyebrows across the league.
The reported return to the Giants includes two of the Mets' top prospects, Blade Tidwell and Drew Gilbert, along with reliever Jose Butto. Giving up two prospects from the organization's top 15, especially for a non-closer reliever, appears to be a significant overpay, leading many to question the Mets' strategy as the trade deadline approaches.