The New York Mets are expected to be one of the most intriguing teams to follow as the 2024 Major League Baseball season wraps up.
This year, the Mets have performed better than anticipated and might contend for a playoff spot. However, they are projected to be even stronger in the upcoming season. The 2024 season was considered a transitional period, with the team’s payroll set to become more manageable for the 2025 season.
The upcoming free-agent market is expected to be robust, and the Mets are anticipated to make significant investments. They might make several high-profile acquisitions and have been mentioned as a potential destination for Baltimore Orioles ace Corbin Burnes, according to FanSided’s Michael Brakebill.
Brakebill noted, “Corbin Burnes, the most sought-after free-agent pitcher this year, will likely choose between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the New York Mets. With the Dodgers planning to bring back Walker Buehler and having a rotation that includes Shohei Ohtani, Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Tyler Glasnow, and Buehler, they might not be as aggressive in pursuing additional pitchers.
“Both the Dodgers and Mets have over $90 million coming off their payrolls this winter. However, the Dodgers are expected to spend a significant portion of that on acquiring Juan Soto, leaving the Mets as the more likely team to sign Burnes, who would complement Kodai Senga. Prediction: New York Mets.”
Acquiring Burnes would significantly enhance the Mets’ starting rotation and greatly improve their chances of competing for a World Series title.
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