Report: Mets explore using return in a Syndergaard move to land Stroman

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Sportsnet Staff July 27, 2019, 3:03 PM

The New York Mets are exploring the possibility of using the return from a possible Noah Syndergaard trade to land Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Marcus Stroman, reports MLB Network reporter Ken Rosenthal.

Rosenthal tweeted that the Mets might be looking at sending the towering right-hander to the San Diego Padres and then flipping the assets coming back in the trade to the Blue Jays for Stroman.

One of many scenarios #Mets are exploring, per sources: Syndergaard to #Padres, then using some of return to land Stroman from #BlueJays. Not known which players would go from SD to NYM if deal occurred. RHP Cal Quantrill, a Canadian native, would be logical target for TOR.

— Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) July 27, 2019

Rosenthal speculated that Padres pitching prospect Cal Quantrill, from Port Hope, Ont., could be a potential target for Toronto.

Quantrill, a 24-year-old righty, was selected eighth overall in the 2016 MLB Draft. He has a 3-2 record with a 3.76 ERA in 52.2 innings with the Padres this season.

Another team potentially looking for Stroman’s services could be the Los Angeles Dodgers, Rosenthal reports.

#Dodgers, recognizing lack of impact relievers available, also are considering starting pitchers, including #BlueJays’ Stroman, sources tell The Athletic. Such a trade would result in LAD moving current starter to bullpen. @TheAthleticMLB

— Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) July 27, 2019