As the Mets continue to sputter as one of the unexpected stories of the baseball season, a report has emerged suggesting that star pitcher Max Scherzer could waive his no-trade clause if the team were interested in moving him at the trade deadline.
Per a story written by Anthony DiComo of MLB.com, Scherzer could be one of several players who could be moved in a hard sell-off by the team at the deadline. However, he’d have to waive the no-trade clause in his contract, a move that isn’t out of the realm of possibility.
“Start with Scherzer – no stranger to deadline deals,” DiComo wrote. “Regarding Scherzer’s no-trade clause, he’s 38 and looking to win another title. Several industry sources have suggested he would waive it for the right situation. Regarding the size of Scherzer’s contract, the Mets could use Cohen’s riches to pay it down in hopes of landing a premium prospect in return.”
