CBS · Jul 29, 2017
Mets Acquire Pitcher A.J. Ramos From Tampa Bay Rays
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) — The New York Mets announced late Friday that they have acquired right-handed pitcher A.J. Ramos from the Miami Marlins, in exchange for minor league outfielder Ricardo Cespedes and minor league right-handed pitcher Merandy Gonzalez.
Ramos, 30, was an All-Star with Miami in 2016 and is 2-4 with 20 saves, a 3.63 ERA, and 47 strikeouts in 40 games for the Marlins in 2017.
The announcement came a day after the Mets taded first baseman Lucas Duda to the Rays. In return for that trade, the Mets have received relief prospect Drew Smith.
Duda has hit .246/.347/.532 with 17 home runs in 291 plate appearances this season, CBS Sports pointed out.