LHP Stephen Gonsalves, Minnesota Twins
When entering the 2017 season, it seemed the Mets rotation was one of the deepest in baseball.
However, a slew of injuries has resulted in the Mets pitching going from an elite staff to a patched up rotation at best.
The 2017 New York Mets prove that you can never have too much pitching in baseball.
Luckily for them, there is a southpaw that New York could bring in to help with their rotation’s depth.
Minnesota’s Double-A prospect Stephen Gonsalves could be available with the Twins in need of bullpen help and a first base upgrade at the deadline.
A deal sending Reed and/or Duda to Minneapolis could bring the Twins’ number two prospect to New York in return.
At 22 years old, Gonsalves could compete for a spot in the Mets 2018 rotation and has posted a 5-3 record with a 2.95 ERA in 2017.
Armed with a low-90s fastball and sinking changeup, Gonsalves has posted one of the best ERAs in the minor leagues over the past few years and projects to be a middle of the rotation starter.
With injuries hampering their rotation, the Mets could use a starter like Gonsalves. He may not be a dominant pitcher but should be a consistent major league starter.