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Mets Shift Strategy: Shorter Contracts for Pitching Upgrades

12/8/2025

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The New York Mets are hesitant to offer long-term contracts to top free-agent pitchers this offseason.
The Mets need improved starting pitching.
They target Framber Valdez, Tatsuya Imai, and Ranger Suarez.
Projections suggest they may pursue six- to eight-year deals.
Under President David Stearns, the Mets have shifted to shorter contracts or trades for pitchers such as Freddy Peralta or Mitch Keller, aiming to strengthen the rotation and balance risk.

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Story summary

The New York Mets are hesitant to offer long-term contracts to top free-agent pitchers this offseason.
The Mets need improved starting pitching.
They target Framber Valdez, Tatsuya Imai, and Ranger Suarez.
Projections suggest they may pursue six- to eight-year deals.
Under President David Stearns, the Mets have shifted to shorter contracts or trades for pitchers such as Freddy Peralta or Mitch Keller, aiming to strengthen the rotation and balance risk.