Mets Lose 8 Players to Free Agency as Offseason Begins
Summary
The New York Mets have lost eight players to free agency as they did not qualify for the MLB postseason this year. The team must decide which of these players, if any, they wish to retain during the offseason.Key Facts
- The New York Mets lost eight players to free agency.
- The Mets did not make the MLB playoffs despite a high payroll.
- They had the best MLB record by June but ended the season poorly with a 38-55 record in the last 93 games.
- Players entering free agency include Griffin Canning, Ryan Helsley, Starling Marte, Cedric Mullins, Tyler Rogers, Gregory Soto, Ryne Stanek, and Jesse Winker.
- Griffin Canning had a strong season but suffered an Achilles tendon injury in June.
- Ryan Helsley was a key mid-season acquisition and might be retained due to his solid track record.
- Tyler Rogers is another player the Mets may want to keep for the bullpen.
- Soto and Stanek performed poorly last season, making new contracts from the Mets unlikely without certain conditions.
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