Overview
- The Athletic’s Jim Bowden, who released his season predictions Wednesday, forecast the Mets to trade for Rangers starter Nathan Eovaldi at the deadline.
- No deal is in place, and the scenario remains a prediction rather than a reported negotiation or agreement.
- Eovaldi is in year two of a three-year, $75 million contract, which would give an acquiring team control through the 2027 season.
- The 35-year-old right-hander logged an 11-3 record with a 1.73 ERA and 129 strikeouts across 22 appearances for Texas in 2025.
- Heavy reports the Mets would likely face strong competition from other contenders if Texas makes Eovaldi available.