Mets agree to trade 3-time Cy Young winner Max Scherzer to Rangers pending pitcher's approval: reports

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The New York Mets have reached a deal to send eight-time All-Star Max Scherzer to the Texas Rangers if the veteran pitcher agrees to waive his no-trade clause, according to multiple reports.

Scherzer and the players the Mets would receive in exchange would also have to pass physicals before a trade is finalized. 

The Rangers are in first place in the AL West and hold the third-best record in the American League. But the team's starting rotation lost Jacob deGrom to a season-ending injury.

The addition of Scherzer would provide much-needed depth to the rotation and would give the Rangers an experienced veteran down the stretch.

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New York Mets starting pitcher Max Scherzer delivers against the San Diego Padres during the first inning of Game 1 of a National League wild-card playoff series Oct. 7, 2022, in New York.  (AP Photo/John Minchillo)

The Mets are in the midst of one of the most disappointing seasons in the majors. After owner Steve Cohen spent a record amount on the team's payroll during the offseason, New York sits in fourth place in the NL East.

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The decision to move on from Scherzer could signal the beginning of the Mets' commitment to a wider sell-off.

The 39-year-old Scherzer has not been quite as formidable this year as he has been in recent years, giving up 23 home runs on the season. He has a 4.01 ERA and has struck out 121.

Scherzer is still considered a top of the rotation pitcher and should bolster the Rangers' staff.

New York Mets starting pitcher Max Scherzer (21) reacts as he leaves