Acquired moments before the 2015 trade deadline, Yoenis Cespedes arrived in Flushing to revitalize the New York Mets and save the season. He did just that.
In what was arguably their most significant acquisition of a position player since Mike Piazza in 1998, the Amazins’ laid the groundwork for a division title, World Series run, and back-to-back playoff appearances.
In order to facilitate the deal, the Mets would have to deal away pitching prospects Michael Fulmer and Luis Cessa. Cessa was merely an afterthought, but Fulmer was thought to be the next great pitching prospect in the pipeline.