Amid a resurgent start for the New York Mets, veteran starting pitcher Luis Severino has been tabbed as a potential midseason trade chip if the team’s performance on the field doesn’t improve.
New York Post MLB insider Jon Heyman lumped Severnio in with teammate Jose Quintana, who he named as another potential trade candidate, adding that the Mets might hang onto a slugger who has been the focus of trade speculation all season.
“If the Mets aren’t in it, though, (Quintana) and rotation mate Luis Severino could become valuable trade bait,” Heyman wrote. “The belief today is Pete Alonso isn’t too likely to be traded. That doesn’t mean the Mets won’t listen again, though.
Luis Severino Has Raised His Trade Value for the New York Mets
The Mets added Severino on a one-year, $13 million deal this offseason, after he had pitched eight career seasons for their crosstown rival, the New York Yankees. Severino had enjoyed significant success in New York, winning All-Star bids and Cy Young Award votes in 2017 and 2019, though his productivity was falling off as he entered free agency after 2023.
“The Mets signed the two-time All-Star this past offseason after a rough 2023 season with the New York Yankees and he has completely turned things around so far this season,” Patrick McAvoy noted for Inside The Mets. “At one point Severino was one of the top pitchers in the American League but injuries have completely derailed him over the last few seasons.
