MLB rumors: Mets, Cubs continue to talk possible trades originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago
A familiar Cubs trade partner appears to be firmly in play for Willson Contreras and David Robertson with less than a week until the deadline.
According to SNY's Andy Martino, the Mets and Cubs β who came together last summer for the Javy BΓ‘ez-Pete Crow-Armstrong trade β have had discussions about Contreras and Robertson.
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The two sides have not exchanged concrete proposals, according to Martino, who adds talks "remain preliminary."
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Contreras and Robertson have been linked to the Mets, among other teams, in rumors and reports recently as New York looks to fortify its lineup and back-end of the bullpen.
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Contreras is having a career year at the plate and started his third career All-Star Game this month. Robertson, who signed a one-year deal with the Cubs in March, has a 1.83 ERA in 35 appearances.