An underrated skill the New York Mets should be seeking this offseason is versatility. Injuries, slumps, and unpredictability all play roles over the marathon that is a 162-game season, and in many ways, having players who can fill in at multiple positions can ensure the best nine hitters are in the lineup on a night-to-night basis.
To that end, there are two players who not only stand out as premium solutions that fill key roster holes but also have the versatility needed to ensure the lineup is always at its most potent.
Cody Bellinger and Kazuma Okamoto should be at the top of the Mets' shopping list because of their versatility
Rumblings of the Mets' interest in Cody Bellinger began back in the summer, and for good reason.