The New York Mets lost their first five games of the season, but then made a strong comeback to the middle of the National League East division. This has reignited hopes of making it to the playoffs this year. New York Mets have surged back to the middle of the pack in the competitive National League East division, reigniting hopes that they can contend for a playoff spot this year. in the competitive National League East division, reigniting hopes that they can contend for a playoff spot this year.
This possibility has led to questions about how the team might improve the roster if they see a chance for a Wild Card bid. Considering this, MLB insider Ken Rosenthal suggested that the team might try to bring Justin Verlander back in a trade, who theysent back to the Houston Astros last season while agreeing to pay a portion of the remaining salary on the deal from the winter of 2022. Rosenthal said, “Who knows? If the Astros fail to rebound from the 7-16 start, maybe the Mets could get Verlander back. They’re already paying three-fourths of his $43.3 million salary.”
MLB insider Ken Rosenthal is suggesting that Justin Verlander might be one of the limited options available for the New York Mets to consider.
Justin Verlander Might Be One of the Few Options Available to the New York Mets
Rosenthal also pointed out that if the Mets’ early surge proves to be sustainable for the rest of the season, the team's front office is likely to pursue midseason acquisitions. In that case, Verlander, who had a debut with four strikeouts and a 3.00 ERA against the Washington Nationals last week, might be one of the few top players that are available.
Rosenthal expressed a concern about the quality of players that the Mets might be able to acquire, saying, “In this era of expanded playoffs, clubs are less likely to trade off parts. And the sellers that are obvious — the Miami Marlins, Oakland Athletics, Colorado Rockies and Chicago White Sox — have very little to offer.”
In the offseason of 2022-23, the Mets signed Verlander along with fellow veteran Cy Young Award winner Max Scherzer to a two-year, $86.6 million deal, but then traded them away at last year’s deadline. The Mets signed Verlander to a two-year, $86.6 million deal in the 2022-23 off-season, but traded him and Max Scherzer away last year.Verlander made 16 starts for the Mets, winning six games with a 3.15 ERA, before being traded back to the Astros, where he had been playing since 2017. After the trade, he started 11 games with a 3.31 ERA.
At 41 years old, Verlander started this year on the injured list with a shoulder problem, which has raised questions about how much he has left in the tank. However, he could
He very well become the final pitcher in MLB history to reach 300 wins. very well become the final pitcher in MLB history to reach 300 wins. very well become the final pitcher in MLB history to reach 300 wins.very well become the final pitcher in MLB history to reach 300 wins, and owner Steve Cohen would surely like to see him do so in a Mets jersey if possible.
It's suggested that Justin Verlander could greatly benefit the New York Mets' rotation.
If Verlander’s first start indicates how he will perform for the rest of the season, he could be a valuable addition to the Mets. Three of their starters — Adrian Houser, Sean Manaea and Jose Quintana — have ERAs over 3.00 across their first four starts.have ERAs over 3.00 across their first four starts.
Another wildcard for the Mets’ rotation is the return of Kodai Senga, who is on the injured list until at least late May.
Rosenthal reported, “Senga isn’t eligible to return from a shoulder injury until May 27. Once he is back, the Mets again might need to go to a six-man rotation to accommodate him, but at least they would have their ace.”
