According to Mike Puma, the Mets and Cubs have discussed a potential trade for star third baseman Kris Bryant. Puma notes that the Cubs “really like” Mets catching prospect Francisco Álvarez.
The 2016 National League MVP had the worst season of his career in 2020, hitting for a 76 wRC+ in just 34 games. He did demonstrate competency in the field, however, netting a 3.9 UZR/150, his best since his MVP season and a full four points better than presumptive Mets starting third baseman J.D. Davis in 2020. Since his rookie season in 2015, Bryant has accumulated 28.