The Mets announced Friday that they have traded the infielder Edward Escobar.
New York sent Escobar and consideration money to the Los Angeles Angels for right-handed pitchers Coleman Crow and Landon Marceaux.
The Mets paid all of Escobar’s salary (except the required minimum) to get the prospects they wanted, according to SNY’s Andy Martino.
Escobar signed a two-year, $20 million deal with the Mets before the 2022 season. Both seasons have been tough going for the veteran Queens infielder. In 2022, Escobar hit .240 with 20 home runs and 69 RBI. Many Mets fans will never forget the “Escobar month” of September when he slashed .340/.393/.649 with eight home runs and 24 RBI in 26 games.
In 2023, Escobar struggled out of the gate and eventually lost his everyday rookie job. Brett Baty. In 110 at-bats, Escobar slashed .236/.286/.695 with four home runs and 16 RBI.
The trade occurred during the Mets-Phillies series opener, and Francisco Lindor was asked about it when he was mic’d up for the broadcast.
“He’s one of the best teammates I’ve ever had,” he said. “We miss him so much.”
As for the pitchers that the Mets have back, Crow, ranked as the Angels’ No. 17 prospect, according to Baseball America. and the No. 19 prospect according to MLB Pipeline. He is also ranked as No. 8 prospect in the organization according to Fangraphs. The 22-year-old right-hander made four starts for Double-A Rocket City in 2023, going 2-0 with a 1.88 ERA, six walks and 31 strikeouts.
Crow has been in IL since the end of April. His last start was April 26 where he gave up two runs in seven innings while striking out six batters.
Marceaux is the Angels No. 20-ranked prospect, per Baseball America and MLB Pipeline. The 23-year-old has made 12 starts for Double-A Rocket City this season and is 3-6 with a 4.88 ERA. His last start came on June 16 where he went six innings, gave up seven hits, three runs, one walk and struck out six.
