The New York Mets need a second baseman. Currently, Asdrubal Cabrera will start at second with Wilmer Flores playing third base, according to the projected lineup that ESNY’s Nicholas Santuccio put together. Flores is great against left-handed pitching, but his defense is questionable and he has struggled against righties in the past.
The ideal solution for the team would be to get another second baseman and move Cabrera to third base, pushing Flores to a utility role where he can spell starters against lefties. The Pittsburgh Pirates are looking to trade Josh Harrison, their second baseman who is coming off of his second All-Star Game appearance.