There are going to be A LOT of rumors on trades as we approach the trade deadline and as the Nationals are going to be sellers for the second season in a row.

Washington Nationals slugger Nelson Cruz is on the "radar" of the New York Mets, according to Jon Heyman of the New York Post.

Jon Heyman cited the Mets' need for another hitter but said the cost for Nationals first baseman Josh Bell may be too high. Cruz, on the other hand, could be a more attainable target.

The 42-year-old signed a one-year, $15 million deal with Washington that includes a $16 million option for 2023. The Nats are last in the National League East at 30-54, so it's safe to assume he'll be playing elsewhere before the Aug. 2 trade deadline.

Welcome to the "silly" season during the summer!

More to come...