Matt Harvey was a top prospect in the Futures Game as last as 2011 and now is starting Game 1 of the World Series for the New York Mets. (Getty)
After not posting a winning record since 2008, the New York Mets are in the World Series for the first time since 2000 and are looking for their first World Series title since 1986. The Mets have built their roster around the young arms of Matt Harvey, Jacob deGrom, Noah Syndergaard, and Steven Matz and have been agressive with trades prior to this playoff run.
Here is the 25-man World Series roster for the New York Mets:
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This how they were acquired:
Pitchers
Tyler Clippard– Trade with Oakland Athletics in 2015
Bartolo Colon– Signed as free agent in 2013
Jacob deGrom– Drafted in the 9th round of 2010 draft
Jeurys Familia– Signed as international free agent in 2007
Sean Gilmartin– Drafted in 2014 Rule 5 Draft
Matt Harvey– Drafted in first round of 2010 draft
Steven Matz– Drafted in second round of 2009 draft
Jon Niese– Drafted in 7th round of 2005 draft
Addison Reed– Trade with Arizona Diamondbacks in 2015
Hansel Robles– Signed as international free agent in 2008
Noah Syndergaard– Trade with Toronto Blue Jays in 2012
Catchers
Tyler d’Arnaud– Trade with Toronto Blue Jays in 2012
Kevin Plawecki– Drafted in first round in 2012 draft
Infielders
Lucas Duda– Drafted in 7th round of 2007 draft
Wilmer Flores– Signed as international free agent in 2007
Kelly Johnson– Trade with Atlanta Braves in 2015
Daniel Murphy– Drafted in 13th round of 2006 draft
Juan Uribe– Trade with Atlanta Braves in 2015
David Wright– Drafted in first round of 2001 draft
Outfielders
Yoenis Cespedes– Trade with Detroit Tigers in 2015
Michael Conforto– Drafted in first round of 2014 draft
Michael Cuddyer– Signed as free agent in 2014
Curtis Granderson– Signed as free agent in 2013
Juan Lagares– Signed as international free agent in 2006
Kirk Nieuwehuis– Claimed off of waivers in 2015
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World Series 2015: How the New York Mets Were Built