Mets Trade RHP Prospect Tyler Stuart for Jesse Winker

Updated Post – July 28 at 8:45

The Mets announced they’ve traded right-handed pitching prospect Tyler Stuart to the Nationals for veteran outfielder Jesse Winker. Stuart was the Mets’ No. 19 prospect on our most recent update.

Stuart, 24, had a 3.96 ERA, and 90 strikeouts compared to only 20 walks this season in 84 innings for Double-A Binghamton.

Winker has a 139 wRC+ vs. right-handed pitching this season. The Mets’ leaders before the trade were Brandon Nimmo and Harrison Bader at 123 wRC+.

Original Post – July 28 at 00:34

The New York Mets are working to finalize a deal that will send Washington Nationals outfielder Jesse Winker to Queens, as first reported by ESPN’s Jeff Passan. Passan added that the deal is still pending a physical and cannot become official until that happens. There also has not been a reported return as of yet.

The 30-year-old has bounced back in a big way for the Washington Nationals in 2024. On the season, he is slashing .257/.374/419 (.793 OPS) to go along with 11 home runs and 45 RBIs. Winker has specifically excelled against right-handed pitching, owning an .840 OPS. The Mets needed to find a left-handed bat and Winker will contribute right away to an outfield that needed an offensive boost.

Winker signed a one-year deal with the Nationals this past offseason for $2 million and will be a free agent at the conclusion of the season. Winker is added to a trio of pre-deadline additions, joining relievers Phil Maton and Ryne Stanek.

President of baseball operations David Stearns sending a clear message that the Mets are buying ahead of the July 30 MLB trade deadline. New York currently resides in the third wild card spot with a 55-49 record.

Story will be updated as additional information is reported. 

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