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Both New York teams and the Marlins are discussing a deal that would send catcher J.T. Realmuto to the Mets, according to The Athletic.

MLB trade rumors: Mets discussing acquiring J.T. Realmuto in 3-team deal that would include Yankees

The Mets and Yankees may be close to making a trade.

Both New York teams and the Marlins are discussing a three-team deal that would send catcher J.T. Realmuto to the Mets, according to a report from The Athletic, which cites unidentified league sources.

#Mets have discussed trade in which they would land J.T. Realmuto in three-team deal with #Yankees and #Marlins, sources tell The Athletic. Not known if Syndergaard involved. NYM would not part with Syndergaard (three years control) if getting only Realmuto (two years) in return.
— Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) December 11, 2018

There’s a “real possibility” Mets starter Noah Syndergaard could end up heading to the Yankees in the trade, according to SNY.

Source: Noah Syndergaard to Yankees is a real possibility but there are “10 other scenarios” Mets are considering
— Andy Martino (@martinonyc) December 11, 2018

The Mets and Yankees have been in consistent talks since Brodie Van Wagenen was named general manager of the Mets in late October, according to The Athletic. The teams have not completed a deal that involved major leaguers since 2004.

#Mets have been in steady talks with #Yankees since Brodie Van Wagenen became GM, sources say. NY teams have not made trade involving major leaguers since 12/3/04 (Mike Stanton to NYY for Felix Heredia). @JonHeyman first noted possibility of NYY serving as conduit for Realmuto.
— Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) December 11, 2018

The Mets have reportedly been “pushing hard” to acquire J.T. Realmuto. The 27-year-old registered a .277/.340/.484 slash line and made his first All-Star team in 2018. He also hit 21 home runs and tallied 74 RBIs.

The Mets officially acquired infielder Robinson Cano and hard-throwing closer Edwin Diaz from the Mariners earlier this month in exchange for five players, including outfielder Jay Bruce and top prospects Jarred Kelenic and Justin Dunn.