The New York Mets made a big move when they traded for Freddy Peralta, as it gave them the ace they needed to lead their rotation. However, they still need to address the issue of depth.
Luckily, a familiar face could be their solution, if they need him. Bleacher Report’s Tim Kelly believes at that by the 2026 trade deadline, the Mets could deal for and reunite with two-time All-Star Luis Severino. While he didn't have a great season with the Athletics, when he wasn't pitching at their temporary home park, he was quite good.
“Perhaps Severino—who was vocal about not enjoying pitching at Sutter Health Park in his first season with the A's—will have better luck this season. If he does, that might only increase the thought of trading him…Our guess is even though the A's will be fun in 2026, they won't have the pitching to contend. Facing the prospects of losing Severino in the offseason, they'll trade him to a spot where he's more comfortable pitching at. Severino has previously had success pitching for both the Yankees and Mets, so they feel like early favorites to land him via trade in the summer,” Kelly wrote.
This past season, Severino posted a 8-11 record, a 4.54 ERA, 124 Ks, and a WHIP of 1.303 over 162 innings pitched. However, when he wasn’t pitching at where the A’s currently call home, he posted a 6-2 record and a 3.01 ERA.
With that in mind, he would be a perfect candidate for the Mets, as he could fit in the middle of the rotation. He would provide needed depth, and make the Mets’ rotation one to be possibly feared.
Of the two New York teams, the Mets need Severino more. Hopefully, they realize that, and get to work on a deal to bring him home by the trade deadline, just in case they need him.
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