Summary
The New York Mets might consider reuniting with pitcher Luis Severino through a trade with the Oakland Athletics. Severino, who has expressed dissatisfaction with the Athletics' current playing conditions, previously played for the Mets. The proposed trade would involve swapping two Mets players for Severino.
Key Facts
- The Mets' starting rotation struggled last season, and they have not yet improved it this offseason.
- Luis Severino is currently with the Oakland Athletics but has issues with their temporary home stadium in Sacramento.
- Severino signed a three-year, $67 million contract with the Athletics last offseason.
- He expressed concerns about the lack of energy and poor facilities at the Athletics' current stadium.
- Severino's performance on the road was better than at home, where he had a higher ERA.
- Severino was a two-time All-Star pitcher with the New York Yankees before joining the Mets in 2024.
- The suggested trade would send Mets players Randy Guzman and Daviel Hurtado to the Athletics in exchange for Severino.
