The New York Mets finished two wins away from the World Series in 2024. A lot of that unexpected success can be attributed to how well the starting rotation performed in the second half. With Sean Manaea, Jose Quintana and Luis Severino all hitting free agency, president of baseball operations David Stearns has work to do. Could he swing a deal with the Chicago White Sox for All-Star ace Garrett Crochet?
FanGraphs’ Roster Resource has the Mets’ current rotation including Kodai Senga, David Peterson, Paul Blackburn, Tylor Megill and José Buttó. Whether it’s injury, lack of innings, or an inconsistent track record, each of these hurlers has questions attached to them heading into 2025. That’s likely part of the reason why Stearns is intent on adding more than one starting pitcher this winter.
New York has been linked to several top free-agent hurlersto begin the offseason. However, there are also intriguing names available via the trade market. Crochet is at …