While the Mets are eyeing a Luis Robert trade with the White Sox, there is still one major hurdle New York must leap over.

This exercise highlights the need for something big — something that goes against the grain of what the Mets have indicated this offseason.

Here are three free agents the Mets should pursue. 2025 Stats: 2.59 ERA, 0.95 WHIP, 57 strikeouts, 29 saves, 165 ERA+, 2.4 wins above replacement (59 innings pitched)

Mets rumors swirl as MLB Free Agency heats up, with Willson Contreras and Christian Walker at the center of New York’s trade debate.

The New York Mets are open to trading infielder/DH Mark Vientos, as sources told Mets On SI.

After losing Brandon Nimmo (to trade), and Edwin Díaz and Pete Alonso to free agency, the Mets have a lot of work to do to improve the team and placate their fans.

There were no press conferences at Citi Field on Friday. But as the Mets’ quiet offseason continued, there was activity elsewhere that likely got Mets fans’ attention.

There’s more bad news floating around about the New York Mets. After losing Brandon Nimmo (trade), Edwin Díaz (free agency) and Pete Alonso (free agency) in the span of 18 days, closer Devin Williams, their sole big free agent signing, apparently did not crave staying in New York either.

The New York Mets are reportedly targeting free agent outfielder Kyle Tucker in a massive 10-year, $400 million deal following the departures of Pete Alonso and Edwin Díaz. This aggressive move aims to salvage a disastrous offseason,

With Díaz headed to the Dodgers, the Mets are expected to turn to former Milwaukee Brewers All-Star reliever Devin Williams as their new closer. The Mets signed Williams, who struggled throughout last season with the crosstown Yankees, to a three-year, $51 million contract earlier this month.