MLB.com is keeping track of every deal made from the All-Star break through the Trade Deadline on Aug. 2.
July 23: Mets acquire C Michael Perez from Pirates for cash
For the second straight day, the Mets made a trade with the Pirates to address their depth. After acquiring left-handed slugger Daniel Vogelbach from the Bucs on Friday, New York picked up Perez on Saturday, giving them another catcher with big league experience while it awaits the return of James McCann from the injured list. Pittsburgh designated Perez for assignment on Friday, less than a month after he hit three homers in a game. The 29-year-old is a career .175/.244/.305 hitter over parts of five big league seasons. More >
July 22: Mets acquire 1B/DH Daniel Vogelbach from Pirates for RHP Colin Holderman
In need of more pop from the left side of the plate, the Mets swung a deal with the Pirates to get Vogelbach, who is batting .228 with 12 home runs and a .769 OPS this season, but with a .260 average and an .896 OPS against righties. After spending time with the Mariners, Blue Jays and Brewers from 2016-21, Vogelbach joined the Pirates in March, signing a one-year, $1 million contract with a $1.5 million club option ($200,000 buyout) for 2023.
In exchange for the 29-year-old Vogelbach, Pittsburgh got back Holderman, a 26-year-old rookie righty with a 2.04 ERA over 17 2/3 innings in 2022. Selected in the ninth round of the 2016 MLB Draft, Holderman made his big league debut on May 15, 2022. More >
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