Here’s a summary of the latest Mets news, landing this Friday in case you missed it:
– On the eve of the winter meetings, MLB.com named the Mets among the top contenders for left-handed starter Framber Valdez.
– The Tigers remain actively involved in trade discussions for left-handed pitcher Tarik Skubal, as reported by ESPN.
– The Mets and Yankees are both considered key teams interested in starting pitchers Tatsuya Imai and Michael King.
– In Miami, there is a strong possibility the Marlins could trade one of their starters this offseason, either Sandy Alcantara or Edward Cabrera.
– During a sports night segment, the big question was which top pitcher the Mets should prioritize targeting.
– David Starnes joined the updates, noting that right-handed pitcher Cooper Criswell was claimed off waivers from the Red Sox.
– Dominican prospect Ronnie Mauricio hit a home run in his winter baseball debut.
– There was also discussion about whether Kyle Schwarber would be a good fit in Queens during New York baseball night.
– Reliever Devin Williams spoke about potentially joining the Mets on a three-year deal and the new faces in the pitching roster.
– Williams also commented on the chance of re-signing closer Edwin Diaz, saying, “It’s always good to have more and better weapons.”
Fan Take: This roundup highlights how active the Mets are in shaping their pitching staff and roster this offseason. For baseball fans, these moves could signal a thrilling new chapter for the Mets, potentially making them a formidable force in the upcoming season.
