Maybe the Mets have a prayer of getting something back for Matt Harvey.
While it has been largely assumed the former star pitcher would be an unlikely trade candidate due to the $4.6 million remaining on his contract and would end up being released after being designated for assignment Saturday, MLB Network reported Monday the Rangers “have mild trade interest” in Harvey. Dan Warthen, Texas’ assistant pitching coach, was the Mets’ pitching coach during Harvey’s peak years as a starter.
Though Harvey, 29, has a 7.00 ERA this season, the Rangers might be willing to take the small risk, with their rotation currently boasting a combined 5.