The New York Mets have made some key additions this offseason, but they could still use some help in the bullpen.
Just Baseball’s Joe Browne proposed this trade that would bring help from the Colorado Rockies:
Mets receive: Victor Vodnik and Seth HalvorsenRockies receive: Mark Vientos and Douglas Orellana
“One thing that the Mets lack in their currently constructed bullpen is high-velocity arms,” Browne wrote. “They did add Luis Garcia, who helps address that issue after averaging 96.9 mph on his heater in 2025. However, Garcia is 39 years old, and at that age could very well lose ticks on his fastball in 2026. Both Victor Vodnik and Seth Halvorsen provide serious gas and would be a huge shot in the arm for this Mets’ bullpen. Vodnik’s fastball averaged 98.7 mph, while Halvorsen was the hardest thrower in baseball, averaging 100 mph.”
Vodnik had a 3.02 ERA last season. in 52 appearances. It wa shis best big league season, and he did it pitching in a very hitter-friendly home ballpark. His fastball velocity was in the 97th percentile and he was in the 92nd percentile for ground-ball percentage. He is under club control through 2029.
Halvorsen is under club control though 2030, but struggled last season. He had a 4.99 ERA in 42 games. However, he has quality stuff the Mets could develop.
As for Vientos, the Mets do not need him. With the additions of Bo Bichette and Jorge Polanco, Vientos could struggle to find at-bats. Vientos came into the season with high expectations. In 2024, he slashed .266/.322/.516 with 27 home runs. He had a .998 OPS during the Mets’ postseason run and hit five home runs in the postseason. He had a .702 OPS last season, and a change of scenery could help him out.
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