In this clip from “Giant Mess”, New York Mets fan Neal Lynch takes a look ahead at the potential 2024 roster.
0-man roster analysis for 2024:
Francisco Lindor, SS:
first 30-30 season.
one of the game’s best shortstops
contract runs through 2031 at an annual average value of $34.1 million
Brandon Nimmo, CF:
re-signed for eight years and $162 million
played a career-best 152 games
career-best 24 home runs
should provide dependability
Pete Alonso, 1B
final year of arbitration.
$14.5 million for Alonso last winter was a record for a first baseman in his second time through the process.
29-year-old becomes eligible for free agency after 2024 season.
Edwin Díaz, RHP
baseball’s most expensive reliever,
Kodai Senga, RHP:
Rookie of the Year candidate
Cy Young Award
five-year deal out of Japan, but he can opt out after 2025 if he logs at least 234 innings over the next two seasons.
Jeff McNeil, UT:
extended him before the 2023 season
Francisco Alvarez, C
Starling Marte, OF:
third year of a four-year contract worth $78 million.
Mets’ second-highest paid player
produced just a .625 OPS in 86 games in 2023
34-year-old
groin surgery and other ailments
José Quintana, LHP:
A consistent performer,
bone graft surgery on his rib,
missed the first half
enters final year of contract at $13 million
Brooks Raley, LHP
said he’d like the Mets to pick up the team option they have on him ($6.5 million)
solid high-leverage reliever who can also get right-handed batters out.
Adam Ottavino, RHP:
native New Yorker
holds a player option worth $6.75 million, which is $1 million less than he made in 2023.
remained respectable
should be considered a high-leverage option
David Peterson, LHP:
had a 8.08 ERA through mid-May at a time when the Mets seriously needed him,
28, as a starter, but also flashed some intrigue in bullpen.
arbitration-eligible for the first time.
Tylor Megill, RHP
strong finish within a disappointing year
28, remains a year away from arbitration
has minor-league options remaining
Drew Smith, RHP
higher walk rate
mostly league-average numbers
has minor-league options remaining
won’t be a free agent until 2025
Trevor Gott, RHP
arbitration-eligible
Omar Narváez, C
holds a player option for $7 million
Brett Baty, 3B:
In 389 plate appearances,.598 OPS
struggled in the field
Mark Vientos, 3B/1B/DH
In September, hit six home runs with a .739 OPS in 93 plate appearances. remains out of a position
Ronny Mauricio, SS/2B/3B:
legitimate offensive weapon
José Butto, RHP
seems destined for a bullpen role.
As a spot starter, the 25-year-old pitched decently
Luisangel Acuña, SS/2B
Mets’ best prospect,
will be an above-average big leaguer because of his power-speed combination
Joey Lucchesi, LHP
performed well as a depth starter
will have a minor-league option left
arbitration-eligible
Bryce Montes de Oca, RHP
6-foot-7
can hit 102 mph
holds minor-league options
missed all of 2023 because of Tommy John surgery.
DJ Stewart, OF
might be worth keeping on the roster as outfield depth
provides a bit of pop from left side
would be arbitration-eligible.
Daniel Vogelbach, DH:
The veteran left-handed batter ended up with a .742 OPS (104 OPS+).
inconsistent
well-liked by his peers in the clubhouse
Luis Guillorme, INF
gifted defender but continues to battle injuries.
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