Author: Allison Waxman

Three Bench Players The Mets Should Consider

It’s been a quiet offseason thus far. With Winter Meetings around the corner in Dallas starting December 9, things look to heat up soon. The Mets, however, have still made some depth moves, the most notable acquisitions this offseason via a trade with the Rays for outfielder Jose Siri in exchange for relief pitcher Eric Orze and signing RHP Frankie Montas. No question the Mets’...

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Mets Pitching Rumor Round-up: Buehler, Holmes, Soroka

According to the New York Post’s Joel Sherman and MMO’s Mike Mayer, the Mets are interested in free agents RHP Walker Buehler, RHP Clay Holmes and RHP Michael Soroka. Buehler, who spent his entire career with the Los Angeles Dodgers, had a forgettable season in 2024. Although he closed out the World Series for the Dodgers and earned himself a ring, he pitched to a 5.38 ERA in 16...

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Free Agent Profile: Kirby Yates, RP

Kirby Yates, RP Position: RP, B/T: L/R Player Data: Age: 37 (03/25/1987) 2024 Traditional Stats: 33 SV, 61.2 IP, 1.17 ERA, 0.83 WHIP, 7-2, 85 SO, 28 BB 2024 Advanced Stats: 340 ERA+, 35.9% K%, 11.8% BB%, 1.81 xERA, 2.50 FIP, 3.12 xFIP, 1.9 fWAR Rundown Debuting in 2014, Kirby Yates bounced around between the Tampa Bay Rays, New York Yankees and Los Angeles Angeles, putting up lopsided 5.27, 5.23...

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Crossfire: Sign Corbin Burnes or Blake Snell?

With the Hot Stove warming up with Winter Meetings right around the corner, the Mets look to remain in the free agent market this offseason. They’ve already made a slew of depth signings, along with a trade for Rays outfielder Jose Sirí, effectively replacing Harrison Bader at a fraction of the cost. While Juan Soto is on everyone’s mind, the Mets’ have a handful of rotation...

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Free Agent Profile: Shane Bieber, SP

Shane Bieber, SP Position: SP, B/T: R/R Player Data: Age: 29 (05/31/1995) 2024 Traditional Stats: 2 GS, 12.0 IP, 0.00 ERA, 0.917 WHIP, 2-0, 20 SO, 1 BB 2024 Advanced Stats: 44.4% K%, 2.2% BB%, 2.66 xERA, 0.08 FIP, 0.59 xFIP, 0.8 fWAR 2023 Traditional Stats: 21 GS, 128.0 IP, 3.80 ERA, 1.234 WHIP, 6-6, 107 SO, 34 BB 2023 Advanced Stats: 112 ERA+, 20.1% K%, 6.4% BB%, 4.83 xERA, 3.87 FIP, 3.96 xFIP,...

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