Overview
- Reports on Thursday said the New York Mets are showing interest in signing Alex Vesia, with coverage citing The Athletic and other outlets that have tracked his market.
- Vesia is an unsigned free agent after a 2026 season that included roughly 72 appearances, a 2.64 ERA, a 1.07 WHIP and 74 strikeouts in 58.0 innings.
- New York is reportedly also considering veteran lefty Tim Hill as it shops the higher end of the relief market and looks for dependable late-inning arms.
- The Mets’ urgency stems from last offseason’s signing of Devin Williams, who posted a 4.43 ERA and missed extended time with a shoulder issue, leaving New York short on reliable late relief.
- If the Mets push hard for Vesia it could raise his market value and force decisions for the Dodgers on whether to try to re-sign him or replace a key member of their recent championship bullpens.