Mets Trade Kevin Plawecki

Catcher Kevin Plawecki'

The New York Mets traded catcher Kevin Plawecki to the Cleveland Indians today for right-handed pitcher Walker Lockett and minor-league infielder Sam Haggerty. Plawecki was a first round pick in 2012 MLB amateur draft and made his MLB debut in 2015. He hit .218 with 14 home runs, 75 runs batted in, and 33 doubles over 237 games in 804 plate appearances. Lockett was traded from the Padres to the Indians in November and had a 4.73 ERA with 118 strikeouts, 33 walks and 1.335 WHIP in 23 starts for Triple-A El Paso last year. His repertoire includes a 93 mph fastball, curve-ball, and change-up. Haggerty is a utility infielder that can play shortstop, second base, and third base. He hit .239 with 21 doubles, one triple, four homers, and 36 RBI with 26 stolen bases between Double-A Akron and Triple-A Columbus.