Mets reliever Huascar Brazoban hugs teammates amid trade speculation
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 2, 2026, 6:18 PM
Last updated Aug 2, 2026
During the game against the Miami Marlins on August 2, Huascar Brazoban was seen hugging teammates and coaches, leading to speculation about a potential trade before the MLB deadline. Brazoban, a 36-year-old reliever, has performed well this season with a 2.61 ERA over 36 games. As the Mets shift into a selling mode, demand for Brazoban has reportedly increased, given his strong season and fastball velocity. Further updates are anticipated as the trade deadline approaches.
- •Brazoban is 5-2 with a 2.61 ERA in 2026.
- •He has been with the Mets since being traded from the Marlins at the 2024 deadline.
- •The Mets are expected to act as sellers ahead of the trade deadline.
- •Brazoban's trade value is bolstered by his strong fastball velocity.
- •Further developments are expected as the deadline approaches.
- 6:18 PMYahoo Sports — Mets hug watch: pitcher apparently says goodbye just before MLB trade deadline
"Two years after he was traded by the Miami Marlins to the New York Mets at the 2024 MLB trade deadline, Huascar Brazoban is a reliever in demand again. This time, the Mets are the sellers. Who are the buyers?…
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