Mets Pursue Christian Walker, Trade Vientos?
About this episode
New York Mets owner Steve Cohen aims to bolster his team after losing Pete Alonso, with rumors of a trade for Houston Astros Christian Walker. Sports Illustrateds Ryan Shea proposes a deal involving third baseman Mark Vientos and pitching prospect Zach Thornton. Despite a down year for Walker, fans and analysts believe his raw power from his Diamondbacks days still makes him a valuable addition. Projections suggest he could deliver 25-30 homers and 85-95 RBIs in the Mets lineup, but trading Vientos poses some risk.
Support the show:
Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn.
Advertise on DNN:
[email protected]
This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.
Report issues to [email protected].
View sources & latest updates:
https://sources.thednn.ai/0a2322615b5f7a5a
Get every episode summarized
Each time New York Mets News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! publishes, we email you a written briefing from the transcript — the topics, who appeared, and any specific claims, with the ad reads skipped.
Email me new episodesFree for 3 shows. No card needed.
Hosts & guests
Transcript ready
17 searchable segments. Every word is indexed and playable.
Full transcript
New York Mets News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! — Mets Pursue Christian Walker, Trade Vientos?. Machine-transcribed; use the interactive transcript above to jump the player to any line.
This is Cory with the story with New York Metz news today, powered by the Daily News now. Subscribe for daily updates on your team. New York Metz owner Steve Cohen keeps pushing the build a stronger team, and after losing first baseman Peter Lanzo, there's talk of a trade for. Houston Astros Lugger, Christian Walker to fill the gap. Sports Illustrated writer Ryan Shea floated a proposal where the Metz would send third baseman Mark Vientos, and pitching prospect Zach Thornton to. Houston in exchange for Walker. Walker posted a .238 batting average last season, with 27 home runs, 88 runs batted in, and a .71. Seven on base plus slugging in 2025, marking a down year for him. Fans and analysts see his raw power from earlier stints with the Arizona Diamondbacks, arguing one rough season shouldn't overshadow his track record, of Consistent Pop. Americans suggest Walker could thrive in the Metz lineup with better protection around
him, potentially delivering 25 to 30 home runs, and 85 to 95 RBIs, though trading Vientos carries some risk down the line.
More episodes
More from New York Mets News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Mets Struggle Despite Big Moves | New York Mets News
New York Mets News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Mets Crush Marlins in 9-4 Thriller | New York Mets News
New York Mets News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Jonah Tong Finds His Groove | New York Mets News
New York Mets News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Senga’s Bullpen Swagger & MJ Magic | New York Mets News
New York Mets News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!