The Mets pass Steven Matz.
The team sent the 29-year-old left-hander to the Blue Jays Wednesday night and received against him three as-yet-unnamed prospects, The Post confirmed.
The Mets reached a $ 5.2 million one-year deal with Matz in early December to avoid arbitration.
He fought in the 2020 season of the COVID-19 shortening, going from 0 to 5 with an ERA of 9.68 in six starts and three appearances in relief. He lost his place in the initial rotation, and finally landed on the injured list with discomfort in his shoulders.
The Mets host right-handed pitchers Yennsy Diaz, Sean Reid-Foley and Josh Winckowski, who are ranked 27th in the Blue Jays according to MLB.com
The Mets have bolstered a formidable rotation this offseason, adding Carlos Carrasco and Joey Lucchesi to a crew that includes Jacob deGrom, Marcus Stroman, David Peterson and Noah Syndergaard, who are expected to return from Tommy John surgery a few months into the season. 2021. Robert Gsellman and Seth Lugo will also challenge the outings.
Free agent pitcher Trevor Bauer is still approaching the Mets. The team made an offer to the winner of the 2020 Cy Young this offseason, though it has also been linked with the Blue Jays, Angels and Dodgers.