Report: Mets could use pieces from Syndergaard trade to get Marcus Stroman

The New York Mets are getting creative in their deadline negotiations.

According to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic, the Mets have explored a scenario in which they trade pitcher Noah Syndergaard to the San Diego Padres, and use the return from that deal to get Marcus Stroman from the Toronto Blue Jays.

One of many scenarios #Mets are exploring, per sources: Syndergaard to #Padres, then using some of return to land Stroman from #BlueJays. Not known which players would go from SD to NYM if deal occurred. RHP Cal Quantrill, a Canadian native, would be logical target for TOR.

— Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) July 27, 2019

In this scenario, #Mets would not simply add Stroman from #BlueJays. They would acquire pieces from #Padres as well. #Astros also mounting push for Stroman due to their reluctance to meet NYM’s price for Syndergaard. Other teams also in mix for Jays’ ace. https://t.co/nL0E6MeP9l

— Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) July 27, 2019

The thinking for the Mets seems to be to use Syndergaard to replenish the farm system, keeping some of the return and then shipping it for a lesser starter in Stroman. The Padres are said to be one of two teams the Mets think could make a fair offer for Syndergaard, so it’s no surprise that they are a target.

New York wants to thread the needle between rebuilding and contending. It’s a tough way to work, and it’s risky, too.