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Mets ship Scherzer to Rangers after ace OKs trade

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The Texas Rangers acquired star right-hander Max Scherzer from the New York Mets in a Saturday trade, fortifying the Rangers' rotation for a World Series run as the dismantling of the disappointing Mets continues

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Scherzer approved the deal to Texas, where he'll join the American League West-leading Rangers, who at 60-45 are one game ahead of the Houston Astros

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In return, the Mets will receive Luisangel Acuna, 21, a middle infielder and center fielder who will likely be among New York's top prospects

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Acuna was playing for Double-A Frisco in the Rangers' system and was hitting .315 with seven home runs, 51 RBIs and 42 stolen bases in 82 games

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Mets ship Scherzer to Rangers after ace OKs trade

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The Texas Rangers acquired star right-hander Max Scherzer from the New York Mets in a Saturday trade, fortifying the Rangers' rotation for a World Series run as the dismantling of the disappointing Mets continues

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Scherzer approved the deal to Texas, where he'll join the American League West-leading Rangers, who at 60-45 are one game ahead of the Houston Astros

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In return, the Mets will receive Luisangel Acuna, 21, a middle infielder and center fielder who will likely be among New York's top prospects

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Acuna was playing for Double-A Frisco in the Rangers' system and was hitting .315 with seven home runs, 51 RBIs and 42 stolen bases in 82 games

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