Mets trade targets: Five realistic players the banged-up NL East contenders could acquire

The New York Mets entered Tuesday in an unenviable position. Though the Mets possess a game lead over the Atlanta Braves for first place in the National League East, they have a majors-leading 16 players on the injured list. That group includes four starting pitchers; three-fourths of the starting infield; and five outfielders -- and doesn't include Johneshwy Fargas, who is expected to be placed on the shelf as soon as Wednesday, pending MRI results.