A source tells Adam Rubin of ESPN New York that the Mets are willing to cover Carlos Beltran's remaining salary in a potential trade.
The motivation is simple. The Mets are hoping that by covering the nearly $6 million left on Beltran's contract, they will be able to acquire a top prospect or two in return. We already know that multiple teams are interested, but this reported stance could expand the field to smaller market teams such as the Pirates and Guardians.