FT. MYERS, FL - MARCH 4: Christian Arroyo #39 of the Boston Red Sox warms up before a Spring Training Grapefruit League game against the Houston Astros on March 4, 2023 at JetBlue Park at Fenway South in Fort Myers, Florida. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) Getty ImagesThe Boston Red Sox and New York Mets were embroiled in similar disappointments earlier this season and both clubs fired their managers as they appeared to slip out of playoff contention. However, the Red Sox have mounted an astounding turnaround and surged back into the playoff picture just before the trade deadline. In the latest sign of the two diverging seasons, the Mets have now cut ties with a former Red Sox infielder, making it all the more clear that they are looking well into the future at this point. Forbes Phillies Boss Reveals Luis Arraez Wasn’t His First Trade Deadline ChoiceNew York Mets Move On From Former Boston Red Sox Infielder Right After Trade Deadline The Mets' Triple-A affiliate has officially parted ways with former Red Sox infielder Christian Arroyo following their trade deadline roster shuffle, according to the official transaction log .