Jul 18, 2021; Cumberland, Georgia, USA; Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Rich Hill (14) pitches against the Atlanta Braves during the first inning at Truist Park. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports
The New York Mets kicked off their attempt to add before the July 30 trade deadline with a deal with the Tampa Bay Rays. One day after acquiring Nelson Cruz in a trade with the Minnesota Twins, the Rays went in a different direction and traded one of their starting pitchers to the Mets, Rich Hill.
Hill can’t get to the Mets fast enough.