Mets moving ahead with trade talks for Kevin Plawecki

Mets hoping for lefty reliever in exchange for backup catcher

12/21/2018, 4:54 PM
Mar 29, 2018; New York City, NY, USA; New York Mets catcher Kevin Plawecki (26) runs out an rbi single against the St. Louis Cardinals during the 8th inning of the game on opening day at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Gregory J. Fisher-USA TODAY Sports / Gregory Fisher
Mar 29, 2018; New York City, NY, USA; New York Mets catcher Kevin Plawecki (26) runs out an rbi single against the St. Louis Cardinals during the 8th inning of the game on opening day at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Gregory J. Fisher-USA TODAY Sports / Gregory Fisher

The Mets are "getting a lot of hits" from other teams on their catchers since signing Wilson Ramos, and are moving ahead with trade talks regarding Kevin Plawecki in particular, according to major league sources.

In pursuit of a lefty reliever or general bullpen depth, the Mets have made clear that Plawecki is more available than Travis d'Arnaud, who might see time at multiple positions in 2018.

What is Plawecki's value? 

According to rival evaluators, a reasonable ask for the Mets would be a second-tier lefty, like a Will Smith or Justin Wilson-type.


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