A surprise trade candidate has emerged just eight days before the deadline, and it appears the New York Mets have him on their radar. According to ESPN’s Buster

The Mets, who are expected to upgrade their rotation before the July 31 trade deadline, have also been linked to Pirates right-hander Mitch Keller. The 29-year-old is posting a 3.53 ERA and 1.16 WHIP over a league-leading 21 starts for Pittsburgh.