NY Post · Nov 23, 2019
Mets could explore Starling Marte trade for center-field fix
The Mets’ search for a center fielder could involve the Pirates’ Starling Marte.
The 31-year-old is coming off perhaps his best season at the plate with an .845 OPS. He is set to make $11.5 million in 2020, with a club option for 2021 that is worth $12.5 million.
With the Mets lacking an obvious choice to play center and having cut ties with Juan Lagares by declining his option for next season, a trade may be possible as they look to upgrade from Brandon Nimmo on defense.
The Post’s Mike Puma and Ken Davidoff linked Marte to the Mets. MLB Network’s Jon Heyman also reported the Mets were interested in the 2016 All-Star.