According to Mike Puma of the New York Post, the New York Mets are looking for a specific skillset in centerfield. Specifically, the Mets are looking for a right-handed batter who is a better defender than Brandon Nimmo in center.
That player does not exist on the free-agent market. This market is barren in centerfield, with the best player being a 32-year old coming over from Japan, Shogo Akiyama.
While Akiyama is reportedly a strong fielder and a good contact hitter, he has a critical weakness; he’s left-handed.