The New York Mets have had an underwhelming offseason by their requirements, as they had been anticipated to be one of many largest spenders after lacking the playoffs final season.
Aside from signing closers Devin Williams and Luke Weaver and All-Star slugger Jorge Polanco, the Mets have largely been quiet within the offseason, regardless of being linked with a number of high-profile free brokers.
The NL East franchise missed out on signing former All-Star infielder Pete Alonso, who signed with the Baltimore Orioles in free company. The Mets additionally reportedly dropped their pursuit of Kyle Schwarber, who returned to the Philadelphia Phillies in free company.
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Amid the group’s lack of spending, MLB podcaster Tony Metro urged the group to go after Japanese free agent Tatsuya Imai, whose signing window closes this week on Friday.
“The Mets ought to reap the benefits of Tatsuya Imai’s barren market. Even when the AAV stays excessive, this screams a shorter-term take care of opt-outs, low long-term threat, and actual upside.”
Imai was linked with a number of groups after he was posted by NPB’s Saitama Seibu Lions final month. Aside from the Mets, the New York Yankees, Chicago Cubs, Philadelphia Phillies and Baltimore Orioles have been linked with the Japanese ace, however haven’t proposed a suggestion for the beginning pitcher.
Edited by Chaitanya Prakash
