The New York Mets are poised for an active offseason after failing to reach the postseason in 2025 [5, 6]. President of Baseball Operations David Stearns has emphasized the need to bolster the team’s pitching staff [8]. The team's moves include changes to coaching personnel and potential acquisitions to improve their roster [2, 6].
Coaching Changes and Potential Acquisitions
The Mets are losing pitching coach Desi Druschel, who is returning to the New York Yankees as an assistant to their pitching coach, Matt Blake [2]. The Mets are reportedly interested in Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Freddy Peralta to reinforce their pitching options [8]. Additionally, there's speculation about the Mets potentially pursuing another slugger to pair with Juan Soto, especially with the possibility of losing Pete Alonso in free agency [6, 10].
Young Pitching Prospects
Despite the disappointing season, the Mets got a look at potential future pitching talent [5]. Christian Scott has emerged as a significant X-factor for the team [7]. However, Scott was unable to pitch alongside prospects like Nolan McLean and Brandon Sproat in 2025 [5]. The development of young pitchers like Jonah Tong will also be crucial for the Mets' future success [5].
TL;DR
- The Mets are losing pitching coach Desi Druschel to the New York Yankees [2].
- David Stearns is prioritizing improvements to the Mets' pitching staff this offseason [8].
- Christian Scott is viewed as a key player for the Mets, but the team's pitching depth needs improvement [5, 7].
- The Mets may pursue another slugger to complement Juan Soto, with Pete Alonso's potential free agency looming [6, 10].