d’Arnaud’s future uncertain with Lucroy veto

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NEW YORK — Travis d’Arnaud was standing in front of his locker Sunday morning, answering questions about his seemingly comfortable short-term future in New York, when a lightning bolt struck him. News broke on social media that Jonathan Lucroy had vetoed a trade to the Indians, putting Lucroy back in play for the Mets — and d’Arnaud back on the trade block.

“I can’t control it,” d’Arnaud said, hearing the report for the first time with reporters clustered around him. “So I just focus on the moment, and focus on going out there and trying to win today.”

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When the Indians reportedly agreed to a trade late Saturday night with the Brewers, d’Arnaud’s job with the Mets seemed safe. The Mets had pivoted to outfielder Jay Bruce in their quest to upgrade their offense, but without a frontline catcher such as Lucroy coming in, d’Arnaud could no longer be a logical piece in any …

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