Summary
The New York Mets are looking to strengthen their pitching lineup by potentially acquiring Ranger Suarez from the Philadelphia Phillies. Suarez has a strong track record in post-season games and would add experience to the Mets' rotation. The Mets are reportedly avoiding long-term deals, so they might need to offer a higher annual salary for a short-term contract to secure Suarez.
Key Facts
- The Mets need to improve their starting pitcher lineup for the upcoming season.
- Ranger Suarez is a potential target for the Mets; he currently plays for the Phillies.
- Suarez throws with precision and tends to keep the ball on the ground effectively.
- Last season, Suarez had a 3.20 ERA, a measure of how many earned runs a pitcher allows per nine innings.
- The Mets had a high rate of hard-hit balls against them last season and aim to reduce this.
- The Mets prefer not to offer long-term contracts to starting pitchers, opting for shorter deals with potentially higher annual payments.
- They might use a contract model similar to Alex Bregman’s with opt-outs after each year.
