Mets Trade Rumors: Noah Syndergaard Likely to Be Moved After Marcus Stroman Deal

The New York Mets' approach before the July 31 trade deadline will reportedly include a deal involving Noah Syndergaard.

Per Bob Klapisch of the New York Times, the Mets' "next move" will be to trade Syndergaard, not Zack Wheeler.

New York's first move came earlier on Sunday when MLB.com's Jon Morosi reported the team agreed to acquire Marcus Stroman from the Toronto Blue Jays.

It's unclear at this point where Syndergaard will end up, though the former All-Star has been connected to virtually every playoff contender in need of pitching help.

Per The Athletic's Ken Rosenthal, the Mets were considering a scenario in which they would deal Syndergaard to the San Diego Padres and use some of the assets they received in return as part of a package for Stroman.

Morosi added that one rival executive believes San Diego is in the best position to acquire Syndergaard.

Since Stroman will reportedly be heading to New York soon, the Mets no longer have to worry about leveraging Syndergaard to facilitate another deal.

Per MLB Network's Jon Heyman, the New York Yankees would likely only consider including top prospect Deivi Garcia if Syndergaard is the return. They are also willing to make Clint Frazier and Miguel Andujar available in talks for a pitcher.

The Mets appear to be operating as buyers and sellers leading up to the trade deadline. It's an unusual scenario for a team that is five games under .500 and six games out of the second National League wild-card position.

Syndergaard has endured his struggles this season with a 4.33 ERA in 20 starts. He's still got tremendous value on the market by virtue of being 26 years old and under team control through the 2021 season.