Mets plan to seek budget-friendly pitching options after disappointing season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 29, 2026, 2:14 PM
Last updated Sep 29, 2026
The New York Mets concluded their season with a 6-4 loss to the Washington Nationals, finishing last in the National League East with a 74-88 record. As they prepare for the offseason, the focus will shift to improving the starting pitching staff. President David Stearns indicated a strategy to pursue lower-cost options for depth on the roster, aiming to avoid past mistakes in managing injuries and performance failures within the rotation. Fans hoping for a marquee signing like Tarik Skubal may be disappointed by this approach.
- •Mets finish 2026 season with a 6-4 loss to the Nationals.
- •Team ends the year with a 74-88 record, last in NL East.
- •Focus shifts to enhancing starting pitcher depth this offseason.
- •Mets to target lower-cost pitching options for better roster balance.
- •Fans may be frustrated by the lack of major signings.
- 2:14 PMYahoo Sports — NY Mets Rumor Reveals Top Offseason Priority & It Is Sure To Further Frustrate Fans
"New York Mets fans hoping that the team makes Tarik Skubal their top offseason priority received some bad news in […]
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