Mets listed as one of the top three potential destinations for the projected $71 million ex-Yankee

Mets listed as one of the top three potential destinations for the projected $71 million ex-Yankee

The New York Mets have been active this offseason, adding several pitchers and securing Juan Soto in the process.

However, their starting rotation still requires attention, as they lack a true ace. Fortunately, they have options to address this, either by targeting another pitcher in free agency or exploring the trade market.

Right-handed pitcher Michael King is available from the San Diego Padres, and Mike Axisa of CBS Sports has identified the Mets as a potential destination for the up-and-coming ace.

“President of Baseball Operations David Stearns has earned the benefit of the doubt when it comes to constructing pitching staffs, though I didn’t expect the Mets to fill out their rotation with Griffin Canning, Frankie Montas, and Clay Holmes after acquiring Juan Soto. With Paul Blackburn recovering from spinal surgery and Kodai Senga dealing with injury issues last season, the Mets could certainly use a more reliable addition to their rotation,” Axisa wrote.

King is certainly coming into his own as a starter after years spent in the New York Yankees’ bullpen. Last year, he went 13-9 with a 2.95 ERA in 30 starts and one relief appearance.King also posted a 4.2 WAR, logged a 173 2/3 innings and struck out 201 batters. Adding him to the rotation via trade would give the Mets a true frontline starter that is only getting better.He and Sean Manaea could form a solid one-two punch at the top of New York’s rotation. We’ll see if New York decides to go after the 29-year-old right-hander.

Curt Bishop is a freelance sports writer who graduated from Maryville University of St. Louis with a Bachelor of Arts degree in the field of Communication and currently writes as a contributor for various platforms covering Major League Baseball. Curt’s work includes covering trade and free agency predictions, as well as rumors and news.