Scott's walk issues are terrifying, and he's obviously not a true-talent 1.34 ERA pitcher, but he's a reasonable fit at the back of a playoff bullpen anyway. His fastball is one of the best in baseball, and his slider isn't far behind. If Mason Miller doesn't get dealt, Scott will probably fetch the highest return of any reliever this year.
Would the Mets consider trading Vargas and Hernandez back to the Marlins for Scott? Like Robertson, Scott is a pending free agent. And with Edwin Diaz here, it's likely he would only be a rental, one off to a different team where he could be a closer for the 2025 season.
Are two months of a quality late-inning reliever worth two guys who have a legitimate chance to make the majors, at up the middle positions? One thing to consider is that the Mets have several catchers and second base prospects in...
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