The deal sent PCA to Chicago for Javier Baez, who left after a half-season, whereas the young star now boasts elite stats and remains under club control. With Soto in right and the team relying on Luis Robert Jr. and Carson Benge in center, the regret over missing out on a cornerstone player is palpable.
Mets Forced to Gamble on CF After Haunting Pete Crow-Armstrong Trade
The New York Mets are forced to gamble on their outfield depth after trading Pete Crow-Armstrong to the Cubs in 2021, a move that has aged poorly following PCA's breakout season.