Overview
- Team officials are expected to move quickly for at least one front-line starter after an 83–79 finish exposed thin depth and limited innings.
- Mets insider John Harper highlights Twins right-hander Joe Ryan as a top trade fit, citing two years of team control and a 2025 line of a 3.42 ERA over 171 innings.
- Scouts point to Ryan’s deceptive fastball created by a low release and high attack angle, with some suggesting New York’s data-driven approach could unlock further gains.
- Empire Sports Media also spotlights free-agent lefty Ranger Suárez as an immediate fit, noting a 3.38 career ERA and a 1.48 ERA across 42.2 postseason innings.
- No transactions have been reported, and broader chatter includes names like Tarik Skubal, but current reporting centers on Ryan via trade and Suárez in free agency as realistic paths.