Mets reportedly have deal in place for Reds slugger Jay Bruce (UPDATE)
The New York Mets are making a splash at the non-waiver deadline, landing Cincinnati Reds slugger Jay Bruce to bolster their offense, according to ESPN's Jerry Crasnick.
Bruce, 29, has spent his entire nine-year career in Cincinnati after being taken with the 12th overall pick in 2005.
He's batting .265 this season, with an NL-best 80 RBIs and 60 runs. He also has 25 home runs.
The trade, which was pending physicals before being completed, will reportedly ship a package of prospects to the Reds that includes 23-year-old outfielder Brandon Nimmo.
UPDATE (3:46 p.m. ET): The deal is done, per Ken Rosenthal.
The Jay Bruce trade to the Mets is complete pending physicals, says a source. https://t.co/U5hjkoI4LR
— Jerry Crasnick (@jcrasnick) August 1, 2016
Source says a medical issue might be holding up the Bruce deal between #Mets and #Reds. Stay tuned.
— Jerry Crasnick (@jcrasnick) August 1, 2016
Not sure if it's small or something more significant, but the medicals in Bruce trade have become more than a formality. #Reds #Mets
— Jerry Crasnick (@jcrasnick) August 1, 2016
Bruce deal is done. Dilson Herrera going to #Reds.
— Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) August 1, 2016