NEW YORK — If the Mets were looking to bolster their minor-league system, it appears they’re on their way of doing that.
The team traded David Robertson, its best reliever this season, to the Miami Marlins on Thursday night, according to multiple reports.
In exchange, they received two minor leaguers: infield Marco Vargas and catcher Ronald Hernandez from Miami’s farm system.
At six games under .500 following Thursday night’s 2-1 win over the Washington Nationals, the Mets know they have an uphill battle in front of them to try and enter the playoff discussion in the National League. Entering Thursday’s game, FanGraphs gave them a 13.7 percent chance of making the playoffs.
The Mets have built their future around the likes of Brandon Nimmo, Francisco Lindor and Edwin Diaz, all who figure to be in Flushing into the next decade. But if the Mets are looking to add some more potential for down the road, teams will be lining up to try and grab the services of a few more veterans on shorter-term deals.
With Robertson gone, here are four other Mets players who teams could be seeking to acquire by Tuesday’s trade deadline:
Tommy Pham
Any contending team looking to add an offensive punch to its outfield would be suited to add the services of Pham, who is having one of the best seasons at the plate for the Mets in 2023.
Pham, who signed a one-year, $6 million deal in the offseason, leads the team with a .813 OPS in 76 games, providing nine home runs, 35 RBI, 15 doubles and 11 stolen bases. The 35-year-old right-handed hitter played his way into a starting corner outfield role this season.
Pham has recently missed some time as he dealt with tightness in his groin, but never landed on the injured list.
Mark Canha
Buck Showalter delivered a glowing endorsement of Canha after he made three outfield assists over the weekend at Fenway Park. The Mets manager called it a “great example of why people like having Mark Canha on their team.”
The veteran outfielder is the consummate pro who can…
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