The Mets made their first major deadline acquisition, and while it’s not quite Juan Soto, it does address a hole in the offense. The club has acquired first baseman/designated hitter Daniel Vogelbach from the Pittsburgh Pirates in exchange for relief pitcher Colin Holderman, giving the team a left-handed designated hitter option it has sorely lacked this year.
Vogelbach’s straight offensive numbers this season have been solid, as the veteran slugger has put up a slashline of .228/.338/.430 with 12 homers and a 118 wRC+ in 278 plate appearances. However, the true value he offers to the Mets becomes clear when you look at his platoon splits, as Vogelbach—a left-handed hitter—has demolished righty pitchers to the tune of a 133 wRC+ while only putting up a measly 33 wRC+ against lefties.