SAN FRANCISCO — As disappointing as Wilson Ramos has performed for the Mets in his first season, some level of hope had existed in recent weeks among team officials that a trade market might materialize for the veteran catcher.
But the inquiries so far have been scarce, according to industry sources, leaving a sense Ramos likely will remain in the organization as the July 31 trade deadline passes. Of course, with 1 ¹/u2082 weeks still remaining before the deadline, the landscape could change based on injuries and other trades that occur.
After failing to acquire J.T. Realmuto in a trade with the Marlins last offseason and watching Yasmani Grandal reject their offer and ultimately land in Milwaukee on a much lesser deal, the Mets settled on Ramos for a two-year deal worth $19 million.