Michael Conforto trade

The New York Mets are exploring the possibility of trading for outfielder Michael Conforto from the San Francisco Giants as they seek to add a left-handed bat ahead of the trade deadline. Conforto, who previously played for the Mets from 2015 to 2021, is currently in his second season with the Giants, where he has struggled offensively, posting a .226 batting average this year. Despite his recent performance, he has hit 10 home runs and could fill a gap in the Mets' outfield, especially with Starling Marte sidelined due to injury. The Mets' interest in Conforto comes at a time when they are looking to strengthen their lineup, though some analysts question whether he is the ideal fit given the team's current needs. While Conforto has had a slight uptick in power production, his overall effectiveness against right-handed pitching has been subpar this season. The Mets face a decision on whether Conforto's experience and left-handed hitting can outweigh his recent struggles as they look to improve their roster before the deadline.