Mets trade proposal doesn’t fix everything, but it gets them closer to competing again

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It's been a disastrous start to the season for the New York Mets, something that absolutely needs to get figured out, or this needs to be blown up.

For a Mets team that was expected to be one of the better in the National League East, not only have they dealt with injuries, but they're already in fifth place in the division. The National League East is very competitive, as even the Miami Marlins are looking like a team that has to be taken seriously this season. If the Mets want to figure this thing out, it's going to have to happen sooner rather than later.

There are a few different ways that the Mets can improve on either side of the baseball, but doing so on the mound should be a priority. Contending teams always need pitching, so a recent trade proposal for New York could go a long way.

Padres Acquire: Christian Scott, Ronny Mauricio

Mets Acquire: Nick Pivetta

“The Mets make this trade because they are in win-now mode and need to maximize their rotation stability for a playoff push. Adding Nick Pivetta gives them a proven strikeout arm who can step into the middle of the rotation immediately. Even with some volatility, his ability to miss bats and handle a starter’s workload helps shorten games and gives the Mets a stronger chance in both the regular season and October-style matchups,” Ryan Shea of SI wrote.

Pivetta isn't an ace at this stage of his career, but he's still a pretty good arm. The Mets might not need a pretty good arm, but they can certainly use someone.

This trade proposal also wouldn't be too egregious in terms of what they would have to give up, so it feels like a deal that could make sense for New York.

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