Right before midnight, the New York Mets came to an agreement with the Washington Nationals on a trade for outfielder Jesse Winker. In exchange, the team parted with pitching prospect Tyler Stuart.
Winker, a left-handed bat, brings a much-needed offensive upgrade to the Mets’ outfield. He will also bring a boost to the lineup against right-handed pitchers. The Mets own the fourth-highest team OPS against left-handed pitching, against righties, that number drops to 10th.
Winker, an eight-year major leaguer...