Mets Trade Slumping Third Baseman Eduardo Escobar to AL West-Leading Angels

The Los Angeles Angels acquired veteran infielder Eduardo Escobar from the New York Mets in exchange for two minor league pitchers.
Escobar, a switch-hitter who can play third base and second base, will provide depth for the Angels’ injury-depleted infield.
The Mets will pay $4.7 million of Escobar’s $9.5 million salary, while the Angels will pay $387,097.
Escobar had been struggling for the Mets, who called up top prospect Brett Baty to play third base, prompting the trade.
The Mets received minor league pitchers Coleman Crow and Landon Marceaux, rated as the Angels’ 19th and 20th best prospects, in return.