The Mets trade versatile rookie Kevin Mitchell, prospects Stan Jefferson and Shawn Abner, and two minor leaguers to the Padres for OF Kevin McReynolds, P Gene Walter, and minor leaguer Adam Ging.

 

On ,December 12 1986 — The Mets trade versatile rookie Kevin Mitchell, prospects Stan Jefferson and Shawn Abner, and two minor leaguers to the Padres for OF Kevin McReynolds, P Gene Walter, and minor leaguer Adam Ging.

 

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