Mets Aim for Major Offseason Moves to Bolster Pitching Rotation
With significant financial flexibility, the Mets plan to aggressively pursue top pitching talent and address key free-agent decisions.
- Mets President David Stearns emphasizes the need to add multiple starting pitchers through free agency or trades due to several key players entering free agency.
- Pete Alonso, a pivotal player for the Mets, is set to test the free-agent market, with the team expressing hope to retain him while acknowledging the process.
- The Mets have over $100 million coming off their payroll, providing substantial financial flexibility to pursue top-tier free agents like Corbin Burnes and Max Fried.
- Stearns aims to achieve 'sustainable competitiveness' for the Mets, focusing on strategic investments without compromising future financial flexibility.
- The team is considering various offseason strategies, including the potential pursuit of outfielder Juan Soto, to strengthen the roster for the 2025 season.