If you’re among those who are hoping the New York Mets sign a designated hitter before the 2024 season, lower your expectations. SNY insider Andy Martino says that unless the price drops significantly, the Mets are “unlikely” to add a DH. This is hardly surprising considering the Mets’ minor-move approach this offseason and their eyes on 2025 as their next window of opportunity. The team has a number of holes, and their offense is a major question mark, but Mets President of Baseball Operations David Stearns has stated that they will field a team that can contend for a postseason spot.
Right now, J.D. Martinez or Jorge Soler are the Mets’ two best offensive options. Both sluggers would come in at designated hitter and shield Francisco Lindor and Pete Alonso in the lineup. It’s difficult to imagine Martinez or Soler signing for less, though, given that Justin Turner, who the Mets were also interested in, signed a $13 million contract with the Toronto Blue Jays. The Mets have expressed interest in signing third baseman Gio Urshela, who they could sign to provide insurance at the hot corner in case Brett Baty struggles once more, if they are unable to sign a designated hitter, which seems to be the direction this is going.
In addition to third base, the Mets are working to strengthen their bullpen as they are getting close to signing left-handed reliever Jake Diekman, according to Will Sammon and Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. After joining the Tampa Bay Rays, Diekman had a 2.18 ERA despite having struggled with the Chicago White Sox. He’ll probably join Drew Smith, Brooks Raley, Adam Ottavino, and Edwin Diaz in the Mets bullpen.
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