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Mets Prospect Haul Builds Future | New York City News
The Mets just pulled off the biggest prospect haul of the trade deadline, bringing in nine young stars to rebuild for the future. With playoff dreams fading, they’re stacking their farm system with elite talent — led by 21-year-old infielder Jefferson Rojas, who’s already crushing it at the MLB level with power and consistency. Pitcher Jonathan Santucci, a 23-year-old lefty with a 97 mph fastball and nasty slider, is dominating Double-A and heading to Triple-A. Also rising fast: 18-year-old shortstop Elian Peña, signed for $5M, showing advanced plate discipline and elite baseball IQ. This…
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