After a disappointing 2025 season, the New York Mets have been plenty busy so far during the offseason. They have made a flurry of moves to potentially be a better club during the 2026 season.
Their biggest move came when they acquired Marcus Semien in a trade with the Texas Rangers. They also signed Jorge Polanco to a two-year deal, Devin Williams to a three-year deal, and Luke Weaver to a two-year deal.
However, you cannot look at these additions without looking at the subtractions. They lost Pete Alonso, Edwin Diaz, Brandon Nimmo, Jeff McNeil, and Frankie Montas this offseason, which will surely sting.
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Mets urged to bring in another difference-maker after a flurry of additions
Losing some of the players that the Mets have lost this winter is a big deal. Pete Alonso and Edwin Diaz were fan favorites outside of being some of the best players at their respective positions.
The Mets could use a few more additions if they want to keep up in the always-compeitive NL East.
Bleacher Report's Zachary D. Rymer argues they should take a closer look at one of the top starting pitchers on the open market or see what the Arizona Diamondbacks would want in return for Ketel Marte.
"Per Ken Rosenthal and Will Sammon of The Athletic, the Mets 'remain seriously interested' in adding a starter. Framber Valdez and Ranger Suarez are among their remaining options on the open market and they can aim higher at Tarik Skubal or Freddy Peralta on the trade market. Another bat never hurt anyone, and the Mets also line up well as a trading partner for Ketel Marte on account of their plentiful young pitching."
The Mets could still use another frontline starter, maybe even someone who can lead their rotation. Rymer also mentions that with their farm system, they could be a great trade partner for the D-backs, bringing in Ketel Marte, a proven All-Star.
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