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New York Mets Starting Pitcher Drawing Trade Interest

This New York Mets starting pitcher is drawing trade interest ahead of the deadline.

Pat Ragazzo

New York Mets Starting Pitcher Drawing Trade Interest
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With all the trade buzz surrounding ace pitcher Justin Verlander, another New York Mets starter is drawing interest.

According to Mike Mayer of Metsmerized Online, the Mets are drawing late interest in veteran hurler Jose Quintana.

Quintana, who just returned from rib surgery on July 20, is signed to a two-year, $26 million deal.

Teams looking to acquire Quintana like that he is under cheap control through the 2024 season. That being said, so do the Mets, who would be creating another hole in their starting rotation if they trade Quintana.

In two starts, the lefty is 0-2 with a 3.27 ERA across 11 innings.

And for now, the majority of interest from teams is about Verlander, who the Houston Astros and Los Angeles Dodgers remain in on.

Could the Mets trade Quintana? Sure. But it sounds like their priority is finding a trade partner for Verlander at the moment.

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Pat Ragazzo
PAT RAGAZZO

Pat Ragazzo is the reporter, publisher, site manager and executive editor for Sports Illustrated's Mets and Yankees On SI websites. Pat was selected as The Top Reporter & Publisher of the Year 2024 by the International Association of Top Professionals (IAOTP) for outstanding leadership, dedication, and commitment to the industry. He has been seen on several major TV Network stations including: NBC4, CBS2, FOX5, PIX11 and NY1; and is frequently heard on ESPN New York FM 880 AM and WFAN Sports Radio 101.9 FM as a guest. Pat also serves as the Mets insider for the "Allow Me 2 Be Frank" podcast hosted by Frank "The Tank" Fleming of Barstool Sports. You can follow him on Twitter/X: @ragazzoreport.

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