The New York Mets need pitchers, and they could be very active in free agency.
They have reportedly already scheduled a meeting with Tarik Skubal and could try signing other starting pitchers as well. However, according to The Athletic's Will Sammon, they are also looking at relievers.
"The New York Mets’ search for bullpen help includes a wide-ranging group of options and some of the top free-agent relievers, according to league sources who spoke Wednesday on the condition of anonymity in exchange for their candor," said Sammon. "New York has recently expressed interest in free-agent lefties Alex Vesia and Tim Hill, league sources said. It remains early; more than half the league has registered interest in Vesia."
Vesia is expected to draw a ton of interest, but it would be a nice twist to see him land with the Mets. Last offseason, Edwin Díaz left the Mets to sign with the Dodgers after they offered him a three-year, $69 million deal.
Díaz struggled with the Dodgers, and the Mets will be hoping Vesia does not suffer the same fate if they sign him. Vesia posted a 2.64 ERA in 72 regular-season appearances for the Dodgers. Vesia is not the best lefty available this offseason. That would be Adrian Morejon.
However, Vesia is a great pivot option for any team in need of a left-handed reliever but that cannot land or afford Morejon.