Mets Step Up Search for Impact Bat, Check In on Kyle Tucker as Rotation Options Remain

Heavy offseason turnover has the club evaluating top-tier bats plus frontline pitching.

Overview

MLB Network’s Jon Heyman reports the Mets have checked in on free agent Kyle Tucker.
MLB.com links New York to Cody Bellinger, noting his ability to handle center field fits a current need.
MLB.com lists Framber Valdez, Ranger Súarez, Tatsuya Imai and Zac Gallen among rotation options, with Empire Sports Media noting Imai is headed to Houston.
Empire Sports Media describes the outfield as thin with Juan Soto the only proven everyday option, calling for at least two starting-caliber additions.
The Sporting News recap highlights major exits (Pete Alonso, Edwin Díaz, Brandon Nimmo, Jeff McNeil) and additions (Devin Williams, Luke Weaver, Jorge Polanco, Marcus Semien), as cost questions linger over a Tucker deal potentially north of $400 million.