The New York Mets have officially announced the widely reported trade to acquire second baseman Robinson Cano and closer Edwin Diaz from the Seattle Mariners:
New York MetsIt’s official! We’ve acquired 8x All-Star @RobinsonCano and All-Star closer @EdiDiaz44 from Seattle in exchange for Jay Bruce, Anthony Swarzak, Gerson Bautista, minor league RHP Justin Dunn and minor league outfielder Jarred Kelenic. #Mets https://t.co/h6Qd7sQvoW
The Mariners will receive major leaguers Jay Bruce, Anthony Swarzak and Gerson Bautista as well as top prospects Jarred Kelenic and Justin Dunn.
According to Jon Heyman of Fancred, the Seattle will also send $20 million to the Mets to help offset Cano's contract.