The Mets are acquiring designated hitter Daniel Vogelbach from the Pirates in exchange for relief pitcher Colin Holderman, the New York Post’s Jon Heyman reports.
In his first season with Pittsburgh, Vogelbach has hit 12 home runs with 34 RBIs and a .769 OPS. New York, meanwhile, needed help from its designated hitter spot, as the team has gotten just six home runs and a .606 OPS from their designated hitters combined this year.
Vogelbach will likely replace Dominic Smith, who has struggled this season with zero home runs, on the roster.