Shohei Ohtani Trade Talks Heat Up as Los Angeles Angels Make a Big Move

It has been a roller-coaster season for the New York Mets. They were once cruising past other teams in the group but have lost the plot again to stay fourth in the NL East standings. They have lost five of their last six games, which has put them under more pressure. Given the season’s more games, the Mets have brought changes to the squad with a trade of their 2022 signee Eduardo Escobar to the Los Angeles Angels. The Angels will trade two minor-league players for Escobar.

Even though this deal has come up amid Shohei Ohtani signing possibilities for the Mets, it still has failed to get a positive response. The baseball fans and the third baseman’s teammates alike have poured some words on the trade. 

Francisco Lindor shares he will miss his teammate Eduardo Escobar!

The news of Escobar’s trade was shocking for the Francisco Lindor. Just after the former’s trade news broke, the latter was interviewed. During the on-field interview, he said he would feel the void created by his teammate. Talkin’ Baseball shared a clip of of Lindor on their Twitter handle. The tweet read, “I just found out literally in the dugout… we’re gonna miss him a lot. I don’t know where he went…”

This move comes in the second season of Escobar, who joined the Mets in 2022 from the Arizona Diamondbacks. The third baseman had a decent time at the Mets, but a dip in his form was noticed, which might have prompted this move. In the current season, Escobar played 40 games and scored 15 runs with 16 RBIs at an average of 0.236.

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Now he is likely to play the rest of the season for the Angels, who have confirmed the trade with a statement. It read, ” The Angels have acquired INF Eduardo Escobar and cash considerations from the New York Mets in exchange for minor league right-handed pitchers Landon Marceaux and Coleman Crow.”

Even though the deal has come amidst rumors of the Angels trading Shohei Ohtani, Mets fans are still unsure about the profitability of the move. Even a set of Angels fans have reacted against it.

Surprising move from the New York Mets and the Los Angeles Angels get a few takers!

The trade of Escobar has left the fans wondering. Many fans criticized the timing of the trade, while few others called it unbelievable. A section of the fans also wished good luck to the player. Though many Angels fans welcomed Escobar to their team, few of them did not like this move. Here are a few of the reactions on the same!

Doubts still linger over the signing!

Fans are clearly not happy with the move. Also, losing an experienced guy may hurt the Mets in a long run. What are your thoughts on this move by the two MLB teams? Share your answers down below!

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