The New York Mets are trading Matt Harvey to the Cincinnati Reds for catcher Devin Mesoraco and cash, MLB insider Ken Rosenthal reports. In order to make room on the 25- and 40-man rosters, the team placed Todd Fraizer on the disabled list and moved Anthony Swarzak to the 60-day disabled list. Rosenthal adds that the Reds are paying the remainder of Mesoraco's $13.125 million salary, while the Mets are paying Harvey's $5.625 million. (Ken Rosenthal on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact
The Mets are desperate for catching help, and they were able to trade Harvey for one after it appeared at least initially like he might be released for nothing in return. Mesoraco flashed All-Star caliber talent back in 2014, but he has struggled with injuries for pretty much his entire career and has appeared in fewer than 100 games in all but two of his eight seasons.