Mets likely to look in-house to fill center-field spot

NEW YORK — While the Mets have recently considered “creative” center-field solutions, according to a source, including a potential trade for five-time All-Star center fielder Andrew McCutchen, it remains highly unlikely that the team will move forward on any such deal.

One source described the Mets’ negotiations for McCutchen as “minor,” classifying a trade as highly unlikely to materialize. To acquire a player such as McCutchen with two remaining years of team control, the Mets would have to give up key big league-ready assets — likely including outfielder Michael Conforto, a starting pitcher or both.

• Hot Stove Tracker: Free agents and trades

The Mets are uninterested in spending heavily on a center fielder, as evidenced by their non-pursuit of Dexter Fowler — a free-agent center fielder who signed with the Cardinals for five years and $82.5 million. To the contrary, the Mets expect to enter Spring Training with Curtis …

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