With the staggering addition of Carlos Correa very early this morning, the Mets’ lineup looks formidable from top to bottom as the 2023 season approaches. With Correa set to play third base, the team’s typical defensive alignment seems obvious at every position.
And there could very well be more tweaks to the roster. Adding a true fourth outfielder instead of relying solely on Jeff McNeil to take some innings in the corner outfield would be a good idea, particularly if it means upgrading upon Darin Ruf’s bench spot or trading away the likeable Eduardo Escobar, who finished the 2022 season incredibly well.