Just one day after the NL East leading Nationals added Jonathan Papelbon to their bullpen, the Mets added a bat to their lineup. New York entered Wednesday's action just one game behind Washington for the NL East lead.
Deal with #Brewers is done pending physicals. Gomez to #Mets
— Joel Sherman (@Joelsherman1) July 30, 2015
Multiple reports have the #Mets sending Zack Wheeler and Wilmer Flores to Milwaukee in a trade for Carlos Gomez.
— Anthony DiComo (@AnthonyDiComo) July 30, 2015
Carlos Gomez, 29, is signed through 2016 and is most well known for his aggressive style at the plate and his hot-head demeanor on the field. He's hitting .266 this season with 20 doubles, 42 runs scored, eight homers and 43 RBI's.
The Mets send 25-year-old right-hander Zach Wheeler and infielder Wilmer Flores to Milwaukee in the deal. Wheeler, 25, is 11-11 this season for New York with a 3.54 ERA. Flores, 23, is hitting .249 in 92 games for the Mets. Both Wheeler and Flores' contracts are up at the end of the season.
