This offseason, the New York Mets face several tall tasks, including a complete overhaul of the pitching staff that failed them down the stretch in 2025. This won't be easy, as the market is top-heavy in both the starting pitching and reliever pools. The team has already expressed interest in several frontline starters via trade and is scouring the market for every available starter, but the bullpen is where it gets trickier.
As much as it goes against David Stearns' philosophy to trade assets for a starting pitcher, he will be even more hesitant to do so for a reliever.