Mets might have a Designated Hitter issue again in 2023

Brad Penner-USA TODAY SportsThe Mets are expected to spend big this winter after taking a step forward as an organization in 2022. The ultimate prize wasn’t achieved, but 101 regular-season wins and a trip to the postseason for the first time in eight years is nothing to scoff at. But could they be going cheap at a crucial roster spot for next season?

First baseman Jose Abreu — someone I wanted the Mets to pursue as a designated hitter — recently signed a three-year, $60 million deal with the Houston Astros. In the immediate aftermath of this news breaking, SNY’s Andy Martino said this:

Abreu made some sense for Mets at DH, but their expectation is to go internal there. https://t.co/WOVYeH5ClU

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