Baseball

Mets Deal Huascar Brazobán to White Sox in Exchange for Two Pitching Prospects

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Carlos Ramirez
August 3, 2026

The New York Mets have reportedly traded reliever Huascar Brazobán to the Chicago White Sox, a move confirmed by Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic and ESPN’s Alden Gonzalez early Monday morning. In return, the Mets will receive right-handed pitchers Gabe Davis and Zach Franklin.

Davis, a promising prospect ranked as Chicago’s No. 18 overall by MLB Pipeline, was selected in the fifth round of the 2025 MLB Draft. The 22-year-old began the 2026 season strong, posting a 2.63 ERA and a 1.06 WHIP over eight starts with High-A Winston-Salem before earning a promotion to Double-A Birmingham at the end of May. However, his performance in Double-A has been challenging, as he holds an 8.31 ERA and a 1.85 WHIP through 10 starts.

Franklin, 27, has been honing his skills with Triple-A Charlotte this season, where he has appeared in 33 games. His statistics show a solid 1.13 WHIP, along with two holds and five saves in six opportunities.

Brazobán, who joined the Mets as part of a trade with the Miami Marlins in 2024, has established himself as a valuable asset in New York. The 2026 season marked his best performance to date, featuring a 2.61 ERA with 47 strikeouts across 51.2 innings. His versatility shone through as he not only filled a critical role in high-leverage situations but also took the mound as an opener in six games this year.

Note: This recap is an independently written summary based on publicly available reporting.

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