The starting pitching market is moving. Less than 12 hours after the Mets re-signed Sean Manaea to a three-year, $75 million contract, the Boston Red Sox picked up World Series champion Walker Buehler to a one-year, $21.05 million deal, according to Russell Dorsey of Yahoo Sports. The lifetime Dodger is coming off a down year after returning from Tommy John surgery. He finished the 2024 campaign...
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...
Frankie Montas, SP Position: RHP B/T: R/R Age: 31 (03/21/1993) 2024 Traditional Stats: 30 GS, 7-11, 150 ⅔ IP, 4.84 ERA, 148 SO, 66 BB, 1.367 WHIP 2024 Advanced Stats: 89 ERA+, 22.6% SO%, 10.1% BB%, 4.71 xERA, 4.71 FIP, 4.26 xFIP, 1.4 fWAR The baseball calendar has turned to December, and with it the Mets made their first big move of the offseason, signing starting 31-year-old pitcher Frankie...
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...
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,...
The Mets’ pitching rotation was one of their largest question marks looming entering the 2024 season. Looking back, that cloud of uncertainty turned into a bright spot of emerging talent and comeback journeys. It culminated in a trip to the National League Championship Series, where a lack of depth (mostly due to injury) to the Mets’ rotation and bullpen hurt them. Along the way,...
Corbin Burnes, SP Position: SP B/T: R/R Age: 30 (10/22/1994) 2024 Traditional Stats: 32 G, 194.1 IP, 2.92 ERA, 1.096 WHIP, 15-9, 181 SO, 48 BB 2024 Advanced Stats: 128 ERA+, 23.1% SO%, 6.1% BB%, 3.27 xERA, 3.55 FIP, 3.55 xFIP, 3.7 fWAR Rundown Starting pitching is more crucial than ever, and the Mets understand they’ll need to strengthen their rotation. Although their pitching staff performed...
Mike Clevinger Position: SP Bats/Throws: R/R Age: 33 (12/21/1990) Traditional Stats: 24 G, 9-9, 3.77 ERA, 1.226 WHIP, 131.1 IP, 110 SO Advanced Stats: 2.2 fWAR, 4.28 FIP, 4.13 xERA, 20.0 SO%, 7.3 BB% Rundown The 33-year-old Florida native is now roughly four years removed from a terrific run as a part of a young stable of strong Cleveland Indians’ starting pitchers. From 2016 through 2020,...
David Stearns spoke with the media for the second straight day at the Winter Meetings in Nashville Tuesday shortly before the Lottery Draft began. While brief, he spoke about the general direction the Mets were heading in for the 2024 season. Starting Pitching While the Mets have been linked to the likes of Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Eduardo Rodriguez, Blake Snell, Jordan Montgomery and Erick Fedde in...
Marcus Stroman Position: Starting Pitcher Bats/Throws: R/R Age: 05/01/91 (32) Traditional Stats: 27 G, 10-9, 3.95 ERA, 1.259 WHIP, 136 2/3 IP, 119 K Advanced Stats: 2.7 fWAR, 3.58 FIP, 4.18 xERA, 9.0 BB%, 20.7 K% Rundown After attending the prestigious Duke University, Marcus Stroman was drafted by the Toronto Blue Jays in the first round of the 2012 MLB Draft. He would quickly navigate his way...
Luis Severino Position: SP Age: 29 (2/20/1994) 2023 Traditional Stats: 19 G, 89.1 IP, 6.65 ERA, 1.646 WHIP, 79 SO, 35 BB 2023 Advanced Stats: 65 ERA+. 18.9 SO%, 8.2 BB%, 5.96 xERA, 6.14 FIP, 4.83 xFIP, -0.6 fWAR, -1.5 bWAR Rundown The former two-time All Star starting pitcher fell on extremely tough times in 2023 as he tried to come back from a plethora of injuries. However, prior to that, Luis...
It was a familiar story in Atlanta as the New York Mets lost two of three to the juggernaut Braves. The Mets will finish the 2023 going 3-10 against the Braves. Certainly not ideal. Having hit somewhat of a hot streak, the Mets were looking to win their first series in Atlanta since July of 2022. They got off to a promising start by taking the opening game. However, an inconsistent offense and...
