{"id":46510,"date":"2025-04-04T06:57:19","date_gmt":"2025-04-04T06:57:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/?p=46510"},"modified":"2025-04-04T06:57:19","modified_gmt":"2025-04-04T06:57:19","slug":"breaking-juan-soto-and-francisco-lindor-implore-new-york-mets-to-make-major-trade-splash","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/?p=46510","title":{"rendered":"BREAKING: Juan Soto and Francisco Lindor implore New York Mets to make major trade splash"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<div>\n<picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn-images.the-express.com\/img\/dynamic\/56\/1200x712\/secondary\/353456.avif?r=1743717280643\" type=\"image\/avif\" media=\"screen and (min-width:10000px)\" \/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn-images.the-express.com\/img\/dynamic\/56\/1200x712\/secondary\/353456.webp?r=1743717280643\" type=\"image\/webp\" media=\"screen and (min-width:10000px)\" \/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn-images.the-express.com\/img\/dynamic\/56\/1200x712\/secondary\/353456.jpg?r=1743717280643\" type=\"image\/jpeg\" media=\"screen and (min-width:10000px)\" \/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn-images.the-express.com\/img\/dynamic\/56\/674x400\/secondary\/353456.avif?r=1743717280643\" type=\"image\/avif\" media=\"screen and (min-width:100000px)\" \/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn-images.the-express.com\/img\/dynamic\/56\/674x400\/secondary\/353456.webp?r=1743717280643\" type=\"image\/webp\" media=\"screen and (min-width:100000px)\" \/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn-images.the-express.com\/img\/dynamic\/56\/674x400\/secondary\/353456.jpg?r=1743717280643\" type=\"image\/jpeg\" media=\"screen and (min-width:100000px)\" \/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn-images.the-express.com\/img\/dynamic\/56\/940x\/secondary\/353456.avif?r=1743717280643\" type=\"image\/avif\" media=\"screen and (min-width:1200px)\" \/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn-images.the-express.com\/img\/dynamic\/56\/940x\/secondary\/353456.webp?r=1743717280643\" type=\"image\/webp\" media=\"screen and (min-width:1200px)\" \/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn-images.the-express.com\/img\/dynamic\/56\/940x\/secondary\/353456.jpg?r=1743717280643\" type=\"image\/jpeg\" media=\"screen and (min-width:1200px)\" \/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn-images.the-express.com\/img\/dynamic\/56\/590x\/secondary\/353456.avif?r=1743717280643\" type=\"image\/avif\" media=\"screen\" \/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn-images.the-express.com\/img\/dynamic\/56\/590x\/secondary\/353456.webp?r=1743717280643\" type=\"image\/webp\" media=\"screen\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"Juan Soto and Francisco Lindor\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-images.the-express.com\/img\/dynamic\/56\/590x\/secondary\/353456.jpg?r=1743717280643\" alt=\"Juan Soto and Francisco Lindor implore New York Mets to make major trade splash\" width=\"590\" height=\"393\" data-img=\"https:\/\/cdn-images.the-express.com\/img\/dynamic\/56\/1200x712\/secondary\/353456.jpg?r=1743717280643\" \/><\/picture>\n<p>Juan Soto and Francisco Lindor want to see the Mets try and trade for Sandy Alcantara (Image: Getty)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>The New York Mets have already grabbed the spotlight this offseason with the monumental signing of Juan Soto to a staggering 15-year, $765 million deal. Now, murmurs within the team suggest that another grand slam move might be on the horizon &#8211; bringing Miami Marlins ace Sandy Alcantara into the fold.<\/p>\n<p>Several Mets players have openly expressed their desire for the squad to chase down Alcantara should he hit the MLB trading block, asserting that his arm could revolutionize the Mets&#8217; starting lineup. The 2022 National League Cy Young Award winner boasts a high-velocity fastball and a reputation for being a workhorse on the mound. Even after enduring Tommy John surgery, the pitching phenom has bounced back impressively &#8211; recently hurling five innings against the Mets where he conceded just two runs and notched four strikeouts.<\/p>\n<p>His grit and dominant pitching arsenal haven&#8217;t gone unnoticed in the Mets locker room. Speaking about the possible trade, Juan Soto exclaimed: &#8220;It would be one of the best trades that we could have. I know we have great pitching here, but adding a Cy Young winner like that would be huge.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Shortstop Francisco Lindor likened the potential addition of Alcantara to the blockbuster Soto deal, remarking: &#8220;It would almost be like adding Soto. You add Soto, it&#8217;s going to help the team. You add Alcantara and it&#8217;s going to help the team.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Added outfielder Starling Marte, who previously teamed up with Alcantara in Miami: &#8220;He has the stuff and the mental makeup to be able to play in New York. He&#8217;s got the mental strength and physical gifts to be able to have success here, and I think we have shown that we help pitchers even more.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn-images.the-express.com\/img\/dynamic\/56\/1200x712\/secondary\/353458.avif?r=1743717280655\" type=\"image\/avif\" media=\"screen and (min-width:10000px)\" \/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn-images.the-express.com\/img\/dynamic\/56\/1200x712\/secondary\/353458.webp?r=1743717280655\" type=\"image\/webp\" media=\"screen and (min-width:10000px)\" \/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn-images.the-express.com\/img\/dynamic\/56\/1200x712\/secondary\/353458.jpg?r=1743717280655\" type=\"image\/jpeg\" media=\"screen and (min-width:10000px)\" \/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn-images.the-express.com\/img\/dynamic\/56\/674x400\/secondary\/353458.avif?r=1743717280655\" type=\"image\/avif\" media=\"screen and (min-width:100000px)\" \/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn-images.the-express.com\/img\/dynamic\/56\/674x400\/secondary\/353458.webp?r=1743717280655\" type=\"image\/webp\" media=\"screen and (min-width:100000px)\" \/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn-images.the-express.com\/img\/dynamic\/56\/674x400\/secondary\/353458.jpg?r=1743717280655\" type=\"image\/jpeg\" media=\"screen and (min-width:100000px)\" \/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn-images.the-express.com\/img\/dynamic\/56\/940x\/secondary\/353458.avif?r=1743717280655\" type=\"image\/avif\" media=\"screen and (min-width:1200px)\" \/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn-images.the-express.com\/img\/dynamic\/56\/940x\/secondary\/353458.webp?r=1743717280655\" type=\"image\/webp\" media=\"screen and (min-width:1200px)\" \/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn-images.the-express.com\/img\/dynamic\/56\/940x\/secondary\/353458.jpg?r=1743717280655\" type=\"image\/jpeg\" media=\"screen and (min-width:1200px)\" \/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn-images.the-express.com\/img\/dynamic\/56\/590x\/secondary\/353458.avif?r=1743717280655\" type=\"image\/avif\" media=\"screen\" \/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn-images.the-express.com\/img\/dynamic\/56\/590x\/secondary\/353458.webp?r=1743717280655\" type=\"image\/webp\" media=\"screen\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"Sandy Alcantara\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-images.the-express.com\/img\/dynamic\/56\/590x\/secondary\/353458.jpg?r=1743717280655\" alt=\"Juan Soto and Francisco Lindor implore New York Mets to make major trade splash\" width=\"590\" height=\"394\" data-img=\"https:\/\/cdn-images.the-express.com\/img\/dynamic\/56\/1200x712\/secondary\/353458.jpg?r=1743717280655\" \/><\/picture>\n<p>Sandy Alcantara is expected to garner considerable interest ahead of the MLB trade deadline (Image: Getty)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>Currently, the Mets&#8217; roster boasts a deep rotation, yet it&#8217;s missing a clear-cut ace. With pitcher Kodai Senga returning from an injury-filled 2024-25 campaign and others like David Peterson and Griffin Canning adding depth, the acquisition of a top-tier talent like Alcantara could propel the Mets&#8217; pitching power to a higher tier.<\/p>\n<p>But pulling off a trade for Alcantara won&#8217;t be straightforward. The Marlins &#8211; who currently find themselves in the midst of a lengthy rebuild &#8211; might be open to a deal, but they&#8217;d likely demand a hefty return. Swapping players within the division adds yet another layer of complexity.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>Alcantara, widely recognized as one of baseball&#8217;s most robust and reliable hurlers, boasts a career 3.32 ERA with 853 strikeouts over 900-plus innings. Despite some injury concerns, his track record underscores his potential impact as a dominant ace on the mound.<\/p>\n<p>With the season rolling forward, Mets executives are at a crossroads pondering whether to pursue Alcantara. Securing a pitcher of his stature is tempting, but the logistics of such a transaction demand a strategic approach. As anticipation builds, all eyes will stay fixed on this developing narrative.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Mets made a major splash this offseason by signing Juan Soto to a record-breaking contract &#8211; and now some players are pushing for another blockbuster move.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":46511,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-46510","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-mlb"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v23.6 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>BREAKING: Juan Soto and Francisco Lindor implore New York Mets to make major trade splash - NEWS USA<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/?p=46510\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"BREAKING: Juan Soto and Francisco Lindor implore New York Mets to make major trade splash - 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