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Mets Zero In on Michael King as Winter Meetings Buzz Builds Around Schwarber, Alonso

Stearns’ preference for shorter pitching contracts is steering New York toward targets unlikely to require five-year deals.

Oct 4, 2025; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Chicago Cubs pitcher Michael Soroka (99) pitches against the Milwaukee Brewers during the second inning of game one of the NLDS round for the 2025 MLB playoffs at American Family Field. Michael McLoone-Imagn Images
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WASHINGTON, DC - AUGUST 20: A view of the New York Mets logo on their uniform during the game against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park on August 20, 2025 in Washington, DC. (Photo by G Fiume/Getty Images)

Overview

  • With the Winter Meetings underway in Orlando, the Mets are focused on rotation help as talks outpace finalized deals.
  • Right-hander Michael King held a Zoom with New York and is viewed as the club’s leading rotation target, reflecting hesitance to commit to 5+ year pacts for starters.
  • Framber Valdez met with the Mets on Monday, though top arms are expected to seek long-term contracts that may not fit New York’s approach.
  • Kyle Schwarber continues to draw wide interest, including a reported four-year, $100 million offer from the Pirates, and a decision could quickly reset the market; the Mets are among the teams linked.
  • Pete Alonso is slated to meet with the Red Sox and Orioles this week; the Mets previously traded Brandon Nimmo for Marcus Semien and signed Devin Williams, while speculation about a Kodai Senga trade remains an outside media prediction rather than a confirmed move.