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NY Mets put a Band-Aid on the bleeding outfield with the Billy McKinney trade

Apr 20, 2021; San Diego, California, USA; Milwaukee Brewers left fielder Billy McKinney (11) raises his glove after a diving catch on a line drive hit by San Diego Padres right fielder Wil Myers (not pictured) during the fourth inning at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports

Who did we expect the New York Mets to trade for, Mike Trout? Late on Tuesday night, the team swung a deal with the Milwaukee Brewers for outfielder Billy McKinney. Amazingly still just 26-years-old despite being involved in three high-profile trades already in his career, McKinney is a Band-Aid on a much bigger problem facing the Mets.