First-time GM Brodie Van Wagenen has come out of the gates swinging, landing Robinson Cano and Edwin Diaz in his first major move. The Mets sent Jay Bruce, Anthony Swarzak, Jarred Kelenic, Justin Dunn, and Gerson Bautista to the Mariners for Cano, Diaz, and $20 million. It’s a very interesting move to dissect, with lots of money changing hands, and it’s hopefully the first positive step towards building a playoff-caliber Mets team for 2019.
The inclusion of Bruce (due $14.