Mets Trade Mistake That Backfired | New York Mets News

The Mets’ 2021 trade of promising rookie Pete Crow-Armstrong to the Cubs for Javier Baez and prospects backfired spectacularly—Crow-Armstrong has exploded into a superstar, leading MLB in WAR at just 24, while the Mets got barely three wins above replacement from the deal. The Cubs? Over thirteen wins above replacement. Former Mets GM Zack Scott admitted he misjudged Crow-Armstrong, blaming the pressure of a pennant race and regretting the move—highlighting how chasing short-term wins can derail long-term success. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/5cac64c34e78f30c