Here's a shocker. The New York Mets made a deadline deal that saw them positioned as the buyers.
That's right. The Mets have reportedly agreed to a deal to acquire Miami Marlins closer A.J. Ramos, according to FOX Sports' Ken Rosenthal:
The Mets' current closer, Addison Reed, has been subject to trade rumors all month long. Unlike Reed, Ramos won't qualify for free agency this winter. Rather, Ramos is under control through next season.
Ramos has posted a 3.63 ERA and 20 saves so far this year, as well as a 2.