Mets acquire relievers Gott, Flexen in trade with Mariners

The New York Mets acquired relievers Chris Flexen and Trevor Gott from the Seattle Mariners to strengthen their bullpen in a trade for lefty Zack Muckenhirn.
Trevor Gott's 2024 free agency and experience inspired the trade.
Chris Flexen, a former Met, returns with a $3.9 million salary after playing in South Korea
All parties were recently designated for assignment.
The move aims to improve the Mets' 4.26 bullpen ERA and turn around their season.