The Mets are one of the more consistent pursuers of this Padres star and word is they have prospects who interest the San Diego— if indeed they decide to deal him.

The San Diego Padres, quiet for so much of this offseason, finally struck Wednesday by agreeing to a four-year, $55 million contract with free-agent starting pitcher Nick Pivetta, league sources confirmed to The Athletic.

The New York Mets are unlikely to improve the rotation via trade, so getting their starters to excel is paramount.