Mets third baseman Eduardo Escobar was traded to the Angels on Friday night in a deal that lands New York pitching prospects Coleman Crow and Landon Marceaux.
The 34-year-old Escobar has been playing on a part-time basis after an early season slump and the promotion of top prospect Brett Baty. Since Baty’s promotion though, Escobar is hitting .323 in 67 plate appearances.
The trade was unexpected for the Mets, especially for star shortstop Francisco Lindor, who was interviewed mid-game against the Phillies on Apple TV+ and discussed the impending departure of his teammate.
