Mets have expressed interest in Athletics' Danny Valencia

The New York Mets have expressed interest in Oakland Athletics' third baseman Danny Valencia, The New York Post's Ken Davidoff reported on Saturday. 

Davidoff reports that the Mets reached out to the Athletics prior to their acquisition of Kelly Johnson from the Braves. 

Despite that, however, Davidoff says that the Mets could still consider pursuing Valencia in the future. 

Though, with Johnson, the team did get a replacement for David Wright (who may miss the rest of the season). However, Valencia could also fill a utility role, having spent time in the outfield and at second and first base (though in limited opportunities) in the past. 

The 31-year-old Valencia is having a career year in Oakland in 2016 and will not hit free agency until after next season. He's cheap too; Valencia is only under contract for $3.15 million this season. 

Valencia is hitting .331/.375/.551 with 10 home runs and 27 RBIs in 192 plate appearances this season. He has been worth 1.1 FanGraphs Wins Above Replacement in just 47 games, which is the third-highest total for his career. 

--Devan Fink

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