New York Mets get Tyler Naquin, Phillip Diehl in trade with Cincinnati Reds
The New York Mets have made their first moves as they prepare for their October run.
The Mets acquired outfielder Tyler Naquin and lefty relief pitcher Phillip Diehl from the Cincinnati Reds for multiple prospects. The Mets are sending pitcher Jose Acuna and infielder Hector Rodriguez in the deal, which was announced by both teams Thursday night.
Naquin, 31, is hitting .245 with six homers, 31 RBIs along with a .305 on-base percentage in 2022. Diehl, 27, has allowed seven earned runs in 5.2 innings this season.
The Mets sit atop the NL East with a 61-37 record, three games ahead of the Atlanta Braves.
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This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: New York Mets acquire Tyler Naquin, Phillip Diehl from Cincinnati Reds
