Mets Forced to Gamble on New CF After PCA Trade Regret

The Mets traded Pete Crow-Armstrong to the Cubs for Javier Baez in 2021, a move that has aged poorly. Crow-Armstrong is now a star with a 6.0 bWAR season, while the Mets are left with Carson Benge and Luis Robert Jr. in the outfield.

With all-in moves this offseason, the team could have used Crow-Armstrong's contract control through 2030. Instead, they are gambling on Robert and Benge, a decision that will continue to haunt the franchise.