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Mets trade for former All-Star OF

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports
By Renzo Pocholo Salao | Last updated Jul 28, 2024 12:27 AM ET

The New York Mets on Saturday went shopping in the trade market and got themselves some additional help in the outfield.

The Mets landed former All-Star outfielder Jesse Winker in a trade with the Washington Nationals. The deal is expected to become official once Winker clears medical tests.

BREAKING: The New York Mets are acquiring outfielder Jesse Winker in a trade with the Washington Nationals, sources tell ESPN.

After signing for $2M this winter, Winker has been excellent, hitting .253/.372/.417 while playing a solid left field.

The biggest Mets addition yet.

— Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) July 28, 2024

After a couple of down seasons in 2022 and 2023, Winker has looked rejuvenated in 2024 with the Nationals.

Winker has slashed .253/.372/.417 with 11 home runs and 44 RBIs across 100 games with the Nats this season.

The Mets had previously been linked to one of their former outfielders currently playing on a different NL team. But with Winker in the fold, New York may have satiated their desire for outfield depth.

The Mets got themselves back into the Wild Card race thanks to a recent five-game winning streak. The team entered Saturday holding one of the three slots in an ever-shifting NL wild-card race.

This article first appeared on Larry Brown Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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