Now that it has become apparent that Jay Bruce is staying with the Mets, where does that leave Michael Conforto after a disappointing 2016?
There’s a glut of outfielders and Lucas Duda at first base, so it seems there’s a chance Conforto could head back to Triple-A Las Vegas. Not surprisingly, Scott Boras — Conforto’s agent — isn’t enthused by that idea.
“Michael has shown he has the talent level and is ready to establish himself in the major leagues,” Boras said. “He’s conquered the minors, and now it’s time to let experience take its course.”
But with Bruce, Yoenis Cespedes and Curtis Granderson all taking up spots in the outfield — and also a sizable amount of the Mets payroll — Conforto would be the easiest to move, especially because he still has options.