"The Cubs also are involved. But while their prospect list is ranked higher, with highly regarded 3B prospect Matt Shaw understandably off limits in rental deals, the Padres may prefer the Mets’ list, including Brandon Sproat, Jett Williams and Luisangel Acuña."

Michael King. Word around the league is that the San Diego Padres might be willing to part ways with King, and if that’s the case, the Mets should be all over