The Royals are reportedly nearing a deal to acquire outfielder Andrew Benintendi from the Red Sox in a trade, according to Jon Heyman of MLB Network. The Mets are also involved in the deal, per Robert Murray of FanSided, though the deal is not yet official.
Though the entire list of players involved is not yet known, ESPN's Jeff Passan reports that outfield prospect Khalil Lee is expected to be traded from Kansas City to the Mets, while the Royals will send outfielder Franchy Cordero to Boston.
The Mets will also reportedly send right-handed pitcher Josh Winckowski to the Red Sox, per Heyman.