The New York Mets have struggled tremendously over the last few months, and they need to make a few big moves to turn it around.
They whiffed on the postseason down the stretch, and they had nobody to blame but themselves. In free agency, the Mets have already lost stars Edwin Diaz and Pete Alonso. If they don’t make some positive moves in the near future, they could be backed against the wall heading into next season.
FanSided’s Christopher Kline predicted the Mets would sign San Diego Padres pitcher Michael King in free agency. King is projected to sign for $75 million, per Jim Bowden of The Athletic.
“Michael King made the swift adjustment to full-time starter with the San Diego Padres and put together a couple excellent seasons,” Kline wrote. “He’s connected to both New York teams, but the Yankees never really embraced him as a starter, despite his desires.
“That could push him to the Mets, who need veteran stalwarts to complement Nolan McLean, Jonah Tong and their high-voltage prospects. Clay Holmes, another ex-Yankees reliever turned mid-rotation weapon in Queens, serves as a proof of concept. Steve Cohen has never hesitated to bring in ex-Yankees, for what it’s worth.”
The Mets have a lot of holes to fill on their roster, including multiple holes in the starting rotation. As a result, signing an affordable star like King would make a lot of sense.
When he’s healthy, King can perform like an ace, and he’s proved that over the last two seasons. The Mets have the money to overpay a little bit to secure the star. At this point, they need to do whatever they can to add talent, and King is the perfect fit.
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