The latest New York Mets-Boston Red Sox trade idea from ESPN's David Schoenfield -- a straight-up swap of Brett Baty for Wilyer Abreu -- is unrealistic for at least three reasons.
That doesn't mean the Red Sox wouldn't be interested in Baty, however. It's just that the Mets would have a much easier time convincing Boston to hand over Jarren Duran, and ultimately, Duran would be a better fit than Abreu in Queens, anyway.
A Jarren Duran-Bretty Baty trade makes sense for Red Sox, Mets
Baty's defensive versatility aligns with what Boston's been on the hunt for since letting third baseman Alex Bregman slip through their fingers.