Rangers acquire ace Scherzer from Mets

The Rangers acquired three-time Cy Young Award winner Max Scherzer in a blockbuster trade with the Mets on Saturday night, an all-in move for the surprise leaders in the AL West, a person with knowledge of the deal said.

The Rangers added the 39-year-old Scherzer with another former Mets pitcher with Cy Young credentials, two-time winner Jacob deGrom, sidelined by Tommy John elbow surgery.

According to multiple reports, the deal nets the Mets one of the top Rangers prospects in infielder Luisangel Acuña, the younger brother of Braves star Ronald Acuña Jr.

As part of the deal, Scherzer agreed to opt in on the final year of his contract in 2024 at $43 million, according to reports.

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