WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 27: Steven Matz #32 of the New York Mets pitches during a baseball game against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park on September 27, 2020 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images)
The New York Mets surprised a lot of fans Wednesday night when they pulled off a trade with one of their biggest offseason rivals, the Toronto Blue Jays. This offseason has included plenty of rumors about these two teams battling for free agents.
In this particular transaction, they came together to pull off a deal.
Steven Matz is no longer a member of the Mets.