It’s no secret that the Mets need pitching and fortunately for them, there are three avenues where they can import a top-of-the rotation hurler. Each comes with their own pros and cons, which makes opting for one over the other not a cut-and-dried choice. Let’s look at the top contenders:
Free Agency
Whether you like Corbin Burnes or Max Fried – the pros and cons will be the same. They’re veteran pitchers with track records of success in the majors. But Burnes will be 30 next year while Fried will be 31. They’re older than the other top options and they’ll require the highest financial outlay.
Trade
The biggest name on the block right now is Garrett Crochet. There was talk about him being dealt at the trade deadline last year but the White Sox did not get their asking price met then. Rumor has it that the club will be looking at acquiring hitting in return for their top starter. Crochet will be 26 next year and under team control thru the 2026 season. But it might take three top prospects to get him, plus other players, as well.
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