The Mets had been around the verge of trading Beltran, their star outfielder, to the San Francisco Giants in exchange for leading pitching prospect Zack Wheeler, as stated by two baseball officials briefed on the deal. The Mets may also include an undisclosed amount of money to help cover the remainder of Beltran’s $18.5 million salary this season.
Beltran, who features a full no-trade clause, cannot officially approve the trade right up until 24 hours after it had been agreed on. However excluding a last-minute snag, the offer will signify a coup for the Mets, who badly needed a high-level prospect in order to strengthen their farm system.