Summary
The New York Mets are looking to improve their pitching rotation and are showing interest in mid-tier pitchers Lucas Giolito and Chris Bassitt. Both pitchers are seen as potential additions that could strengthen the team without requiring high spending.
Key Facts
- The Mets are focused on enhancing their starting rotation.
- The team is being "aggressive" in searching the mid-tier market for pitchers.
- Pitchers Lucas Giolito and Chris Bassitt are being considered by the Mets.
- Chris Bassitt made 30 starts per season since 2022 and had played for the Mets in 2022.
- Giolito had a strong season after an injury in 2024, posting a 3.41 ERA in 26 starts.
- Both pitchers, who are veterans, are working to increase their market value.
- The starting pitcher market has been calm recently, with little movement after some big deals.
- The addition of Giolito and Bassitt could make the Mets' rotation stronger.
