The Toronto Blue Jays appear to have eyes on more than one New York Mets outfielder.
Having already been linked with slugger Jay Bruce as a possible trade target, the Blue Jays are also reportedly interested in New York's other left-handed hitting outfielder, Curtis Granderson, according to Jon Heyman of FanRag Sports.
Granderson, who will make $15 million in 2017, could be a fit atop the Blue Jays' lineup. Though the 35-year-old's on-base percentage dipped by nearly 30 points in 2016, he still hit 30 home runs and provided the Mets with a stable presence in the outfield for over 150 games. The Blue Jays would also likely be attracted by his left-handed bat, which would be a welcome addition to the team's predominantly right-handed lineup.
Finding another left-handed outfield bat has been a priority for the Blue Jays, who have already been connected to the left-handed Bruce, as well as switch-hitting free agent Dexter Fowler.
New York is reportedly looking to deal one or both of Granderson and Bruce after re-signing Yoenis Cespedes to a four-year, $110-million deal on Wednesday; Cespedes' return gives the team a surplus of corner outfielders, likely necessitating a trade.
Granderson is said to be receiving more interest from other teams than Bruce.