Report: Mets, Mariners getting close to deal for Cano, Diaz


Reuters | Updated: 30-11-2018 07:09 IST | Created: 30-11-2018 07:09 IST

The New York Mets have emerged as the frontrunners to acquire second baseman Robinson Cano from the Seattle Mariners along with closer Edwin Diaz, Jeff Passan of Yahoo Sports reported Thursday.

Passan tweeted that there is "significant momentum" between the two clubs, but that a deal is not done yet.

Cano, 36, is owed $120 million on his current contract, the remainder of 10-year, $240 million deal signed in 2013. Cano also owns a full no-trade clause.

Multiple outlets report that Mets outfielder Jay Bruce could be part of a deal for Cano and Diaz. Further, The Athletic's Ken Rosenthal reports that the Mets have floated two former first-round draft picks into discussions -- outfielder Jarred Kelenic, selected No. 6 overall in 2018, and Justin Dunn, a right-handed pitcher picked 19th overall in 2016.

Cano slashed .317/.363/.497 in 40 games after serving an 80-game suspension for violating the performance-enhancing drugs policy last season.

The right-handed Diaz led the majors with 57 saves last season. He posted a 1.96 ERA in 73 appearances while making the American League All-Star team for the first time.

--Field Level Media

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