The Mets executed their first post-lockout move Saturday in a major deal with the Athletics.
New York has agreed to acquire A’s All-Star pitcher Chris Bassitt in exchange for pitching prospects J.T. Ginn and Adam Oller, according to Joel Sherman of the New York Post.
Bassitt, a former 16th round draft pick, enjoyed the best campaign of his career in 2021, his seventh as a member of the A’s. Bassitt finished the year 12–4 with a 3.15 ERA in 27 starts (157.1 innings) as Oakland (86–76) failed to reach the postseason for the first time since 2017.