GIVENS GOES TO THE METS
The New York Mets acquired pitcher Mychal Givens from the Chicago Cubs for pitcher Saul Gonzalez.
What does it give the New York Mets
In Givens, the Mets get a quality situational right-handed reliever who does his best work against right-handed batters. He will serve as one of closer Edwin Diaz' primary setup men down the stretch.
What does it give the Chicago Cubs
The Cubs are rebuilding, so they did not need to keep their key 2022 relievers. In return for Givens, Chicago landed Gonzalez, a mammoth right-hander and long-term project with pretty good upside.
Fantasy impact
Givens can be a source of holds for the Mets down the stretch, so he might be worth picking up in some leagues. Gonzalez immediately goes on the keeper radar as a member of the Cubs.
