Mets fielding calls on Bruce, Granderson

NEW YORK — Yoenis Cespedes’ return to the Mets was a perfect marriage in all ways but one: the Mets now have four power-hitting corner outfielders on their roster, and no place to play them all. So it came as little surprise when, mere hours after news of Cespedes’ contract broke, the Mets began fielding calls on Jay Bruce and Curtis Granderson.

Multiple sources said the team’s strong preference is to deal Bruce, a 29-year-old whose average of 29 home runs per season since 2011 makes him attractive to clubs. Trading Bruce would also allow the Mets to use Granderson at least semi-regularly in center field, where he impressed the team with his defense last year at age 35.

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The question is what the Mets could get in return. They appear to be looking at one of two things: either a Major League-caliber reliever, or a collection of prospects to bolster their farm system.

“We’re always looking for value, whether that’s in the form of a Major …

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