The New York Mets have a laundry list of needs they'll need to address to make 2026 the success they were hoping for 2025 to be. Atop that list, at least in the minds of fans, would be a true ace to anchor the rotation.
However, that's where things get complicated. David Stearns has talked about improving the team's run prevention skills being the top offseason priority, though it's ultimately unclear if that means adding a true ace to the rotation, improving the bullpen, shoring up the defense, or a combination of some or all of the above.