In case you missed it, the New York Mets have entered into an agreement with free agent catcher Wilson Ramos. In one fell swoop, the Mets were able to address two areas of need. Ramos upgrades the organization behind the plate and adds a potent right-handed batter to balance their lineup.
But what does this mean for the current catching duo under contract?
A quick glance at the Mets catching depth chart reveals a logjam they’ll need to address in the coming months. According to SNY’s Andy Martino, the Mets currently plan to hold onto Travis d’Arnaud as the backup to Ramos and dangle Kevin Plawecki in a trade.