Overview
- The Mets have met with free-agent left-hander Framber Valdez, though his reported preference for a six- to seven-year deal could test Stearns’ aversion to long commitments.
- New York is evaluating Cody Bellinger as a versatile bat who could cover outfield or first base after recent departures thinned the lineup.
- The offseason overhaul moved on from Pete Alonso and Edwin Díaz in free agency and sent Brandon Nimmo and Jeff McNeil out in trades, signaling a philosophical shift.
- Additions include Marcus Semien and Jorge Polanco for infield stability and relievers Devin Williams and Luke Weaver for late-inning options, yet the bullpen remains unsettled.
- With spring training roughly six weeks away, a frontline starter, at least one everyday outfielder—preferably in center—and additional relief depth remain high-priority needs amid mounting expectations noted by league observers.