The Mets are far from finished in free agency. New York still has needs, especially in the bullpen.
Per SNY’s Andy Martino, “[The Mets] could bring in a name-brand reliever more likely than they were to bring in a name-brand starter, probably.”
Could New York make a run at eight-year veteran Tanner Scott to fill a void in the bullpen? Per Thomas Harrigan of MLB.com, the 30-year-old left-hander is in the top tier of free-agent relievers remaining on the market.
Scott, who made $5.7M last season (h/t: Spotrac), could come cheaper than other relievers who already have signed deals in free agency.
Per Harrigan, three relievers have landed eight-figure deals in free agency: Blake Treinen with the Los Angeles Dodgers, ($22 million), Yimi Garcia with the Toronto Blue Jays ($15 million) and Aroldis Chapman with the Boston Red Sox
($10.75 million).
In December, the Mets signed free-agent reliever Clay Holmes to a three-year, $38M contract (h/t: Sportrac), but New York intends to eventually make the 31-year-old a starter.
Scott had a 1.75 ERA and a 1.12 WHIP with 84 strikeouts in 72 innings and 22 saves last season for the Florida Marlins and San Diego Padres
Scott would be a perfect fit for the Mets, forming a potential lockdown combination at the end of games with Edwin Diaz. This type of leverage in the pen was something the Mets sought in 2023, when they signed reliever David Robertson. Diaz, however, was lost for the season because of a knee injury.
New York also has Dedniel Nunez, Reed Garrett and Jose Buto in the bullpen, but the addition of Scott would put the Mets in an excellent position heading into 2025.
The New York Mets have had their fair share of struggles in the bullpen this season, with blown leads and late-game collapses becoming all too common. With the trade deadline approaching, the Mets have the opportunity to address this glaring weakness and shore up their relief pitching.
One option for the Mets could be to make a trade for an established closer or setup man. Adding a reliable arm to the back end of the bullpen could provide stability and help secure leads in the late innings.
Another option for the Mets could be to promote a young arm from their minor league system. Bringing up a talented prospect with a live arm and a knack for getting outs could inject some much-needed energy and effectiveness into the bullpen.
The Mets could also explore the free agent market for available relievers who could provide an immediate impact. Signing a veteran pitcher with a track record of success in high-pressure situations could be just what the Mets need to solidify their bullpen.
Whatever route the Mets decide to take, addressing the void in their bullpen should be a top priority as they look to make a push for the playoffs. With the right moves, the Mets could transform their bullpen from a liability into a strength and give themselves a better chance at success in the postseason.
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