Mets predicted to outbid Braves for sought-after $38M Cy Young-caliber arm, escalating rivalry
The Mets are in need of another starter and they could sign a name their NL East rival may be going after.
Mets predicted to outbid Braves for sought-after $38M Cy Young-caliber arm, escalating rivalry originally appeared on The Sporting News . Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here . The New York Mets are looking to bounce back in 2026 after watching their season unravel in 2025.
The Mets went from being the best team in all of Major League Baseball to completely missing the playoffs. It was not a good look for the organization—it was a disintegration. “The New York Mets, losers of six straight, are down 6-0 and facing Jacob deGrom.
Since starting 45-24 and owning the best record in MLB, the Mets are 31-47, better than only the Rockies, Twins and Nationals. This isn't a collapse. It's a disintegration,” ESPN’s Jeff Passan posted.
The Mets worked hard to address their pitching this offseason after relying on so many arms in 2025. They were able to trade for a big name in Freddy Peralta, who is expected to be their ace in 2026. “The New York Mets' winterlong pursuit of a front-line starting pitcher ended late Wednesday when they acquired All-Star Freddy Peralta, as well as fellow right-hander Tobias Myers, from the Milwaukee Brewers for Brandon Sproat and Jett Williams, two of their top prospects,” ESPN’s Jorge Castillo wrote.