Roster building is supposed to be loud. Big swings, bigger quotes, and an explanation that fits neatly into a headline. But the New York Mets have not always moved that way, especially when a front office sees value in something less marketable. Some traits do not sell jerseys or dominate talk radio, yet they quietly shape how lineups function over 162 games.
That context matters after reports today indicated the Mets are very much in on Cody Bellinger. The obvious reasons for that interest are easy enough to list and have already been listed plenty. What has not received the same attention is a subtler part of Bellinger’s recent profile, one that aligns neatly with the types of hitters this front office has shown a willingness to bet on.