It appears the New York Mets may have changed their stance on moving Noah Syndergaard before the July 31 trade deadline.
The team is "seriously listening" to trade offers for the hard-throwing right-hander, Buster Olney of ESPN reports. Mets general manager Brodie Van Wagenen said in mid-July that he fully expects Syndergaard to remain on the club's roster.
It was reported last week that it's unlikely the 26-year-old will be dealt because of New York's high asking price.
The Houston Astros, San Diego Padres, and Milwaukee Brewers are rumored to have shown interest in acquiring Syndergaard. The New York Yankees are also interested in Syndergaard but are dubious the Mets would trade him to them, Jon Heyman of MLB Network reports.
The former All-Star has a career 3.20 ERA with a 1.15 WHIP in 638 innings with the Mets. He isn't eligible to hit free agency until after the 2021 season.
New York (46-54) appears poised to sell at the deadline in light of a disappointing campaign. The team is reportedly open to trading closer Edwin Diaz after acquiring him and second baseman Robinson Cano in a blockbuster trade with the Seattle Mariners last December.
