Mets make trade that is unlikely to fix their biggest problem
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The New York Mets reportedly swung a trade for a veteran infielder April 30. According to Francys Romero, the Mets are acquiring journeyman infielder Andy Ibañez, who was recently designated for assignment by the Athletics. Ibañez, 33, hit .
118 in 18 games this season before he was cut by the A’s — his third employer in the last six months. The Mets have struggled offensively across the board, and Ibañez seems unlikely to move the needle in the right direction. At 3.
40 runs per game , they currently possess the second-worst offense in MLB . MORE: Mets suddenly lose another star player to calf injury More to come on this story.