Kyle Tucker has quickly become the name to watch as the New York Mets explore their biggest possible move of the offseason. The interest is real, the fit is obvious, and the upside speaks for itself. Still, even with Tucker clearly at the top of the board, free agency has a way of forcing teams to prepare for what comes next.
If that push does not land, the Mets will have to decide which fallback actually fits. Luis Robert Jr. has been part of the discussion, but he brings a much different cost and risk profile. Jeff Passan recently pointed to another outfielder the Mets should keep an eye on, and the appeal is easy to see.