Mets trade Huascar Barzobán to White Sox ahead of deadline

The New York Mets have reportedly traded bullpen pitcher Huascar Barzobán to the Chicago White Sox. This deal comes as the Mets engage in a series of trades leading up to the MLB trade deadline, indicating a clear strategy of selling key players. Barzobán, who has a 2.56 ERA this season, will strengthen the White Sox's already impressive bullpen, which ranks seventh in MLB with a 3.78 ERA. The White Sox also recently acquired pitcher Luis Castillo, enhancing their rotation as they pursue a lead in the American League Central. Further transactions from the Mets may occur as they look to move additional players by the end of the day.

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