Report: Mets targeting 3 big names in free agency
The New York Mets have already been one of the busiest teams in free agency, and if they have their way, their biggest addition is yet to come.
The Mets are eyeing the top starting pitchers on the market, according to Jon Heyman of MLB Network. That includes reigning AL Cy Young winner Robbie Ray, and it even includes Max Scherzer.
Mets are focused on the top end of the pitching market at present, Scherzer, Gausman and Ray. They’d love Scherzer but big question is whether he’d come. Mets are in a roll though,
— Jon Heyman (@JonHeyman) November 27, 2021
Scherzer is the headliner here, and would be a massive addition. There are clear questions about whether he’d be interested, however. At this stage in his career, he will be prioritizing winning, and the Mets did not make the playoffs last season. Plus, Scherzer’s preference for a West Coast team was a factor at the trade deadline, and the Mets certainly cannot offer that. There are certainly some other clubs that can that might be interested.
The Mets have already significantly bolstered their offense. Maybe that will help them attract top-tier pitching like Scherzer.
Photo: Aug 10, 2021; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Max Scherzer (31) walks towards the dugout against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports
