Pittsburgh Pirates designated hitter Daniel Vogelbach is receiving interest on the trade market. Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports

Mets reportedly interested in Pirates' Daniel Vogelbach

Originally posted on Sportsnaut | By Jason Burgos | Last updated 7/21/22

Bartolo Colon was a fan favorite with New York Mets fans for his impressive skills despite lacking the physique of high-level professional athletes. Well, the team is reportedly interested in adding another plump but talented player ahead of the MLB trade deadline.

The Mets have had a fantastic season in 2022. They lead the National League East and currently have the fourth-best record in baseball. Players like Francisco Lindor and Jeff McNeil have had big-time bounce-back years, and new additions Starling Marte, Eduardo Escobar and, of course, Max Scherzer have been notable contributors to their success.

Nevertheless, the roster is far from perfect, and the organization will be on the hunt to make improvements in the bullpen and starting rotation. However, one distinct area of need where the team may find an easier fix ahead of the Aug. 2 trade deadline is at the designated hitter spot.

In recent weeks, the Mets have been linked to veteran Nelson Cruz, Trey Mancini and Andrew Benintendi as possible options to improve DH and the outfield. A new report says the team has cast a wide net, and there is another player who could be an alternative to current designated hitters Dominic Smith and JD Davis.

On Thursday, FanSided’s MLB insider Robert Murray reported the Mets are kicking the tires on a deal for Pittsburgh Pirates 1B/DH Daniel Vogelbach.

“The Mets are among the teams expressing interest in Pittsburgh Pirates’ first baseman Daniel Vogelbach, sources said. The Pirates, however, are in a position where they can hold out for a better return — he has 12 home runs in 237 at-bats — and has a cheap $1.5 million team option for 2023.”
Report on Mets' interest in Daniel Vogelbach

Vogelbach certainly would be a sound addition to add legit pop to the order behind Pete Alonso, Marte and Escobar. Plus, he is affordable and shouldn’t cost the team top prospects.

A trade that includes Smith and a prospect at the back end of the Mets’ top 30 might be enough to snag the 270-pound thumper.

This article first appeared on Sportsnaut and was syndicated with permission.

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