The New York Mets didn’t come away emptyhanded at this year’s Winter Meetings. Rather than do the obvious and attack the free agent relief pitcher market, the club added a pair of starting pitchers: Rick Porcello and Michael Wacha.
The pair were signed on back-to-back days and after the Porcello signing, it seemed as if Wacha might fall into the bullpen. However, Wacha came out and said the Mets told him he would be a starter for them in 2020. This leaves the Mets with six starting pitchers and only five spots.