The New York Mets are in the middle of a serious offseason shakeup-and with a fanbase reeling from the loss of some cornerstone players, the front office is hunting for answers. After parting ways with Brandon Nimmo, Edwin Díaz, and Pete Alonso in recent weeks, the Mets are now eyeing several potential moves to reshape the roster and keep the team competitive in 2026.
Let’s start with the bullpen. The Mets are reportedly working to bring back right-handed reliever Tyler Rogers, who made a strong impression after arriving from the Giants at the 2025 trade deadline.
Rogers, known for his unorthodox submarine delivery and ultra-low release point-the lowest in the majors last season-was a workhorse in 2025. He led all relievers with 81 appearances, logging 77.1 innings with a sparkling 1.98 ERA and a 1.098 WHIP.
That kind of consistency and durability doesn’t go unnoticed, and it’s no surprise that Rogers has drawn interest from multiple teams across the league. The Mets want him back, but they’ll have to outbid a "robust market" to get it done.
While the bullpen remains a priority, the Mets are also exploring bigger swings-literally and figuratively. One name on their radar: Luis Robert Jr., the dynamic center fielder from the Chicago White Sox.
Robert has the tools to be a game-changer, and the Mets have reportedly inquired about a possible trade. But there’s a catch-actually, a few.
The White Sox are asking for a significant haul of top prospects, and they want the Mets to absorb a large portion of Robert’s $20 million annual salary. That’s a tough pill to swallow, especially with White Sox owner Jerry Reinsdorf reportedly unwilling to kick in any financial relief.
Robert’s upside is undeniable. He was an All-Star and Silver Slugger in 2023, launching 38 home runs and racking up 75 extra-base hits.
But his production dipped in 2025, where he slashed .223/.297/.364 with just 14 home runs and an OPS+ of 85. Still, he managed to swipe 33 bags and cut down on strikeouts-signs that the raw talent is still very much there.
The Mets see the potential, but the question is whether they’re willing to pay both in prospects and dollars for a player who hasn’t quite replicated his breakout season.
Then there’s the biggest name linked to the Mets this offseason: Tarik Skubal. The two-time reigning AL Cy Young winner has become one of the most dominant arms in the game, and the Detroit Tigers are reportedly open to trade talks.
Skubal is coming off another monster year, throwing 195.1 innings with a 2.21 ERA, 0.891 WHIP, and 241 strikeouts. He’s the kind of ace who can anchor a rotation and shift the balance of power in a division.
But landing Skubal won’t come cheap. The Tigers and Skubal are reportedly far apart on a long-term extension, with negotiations last winter starting nearly a quarter-billion dollars apart.
That’s opened the door for trade discussions, and the Mets are one of the few teams with the prospect capital to make a serious offer. The challenge?
David Stearns, the Mets’ president of baseball operations, is known for being protective of his top young talent. And while the Mets are well-stocked with big-league-ready prospects, it’s unclear if Stearns is ready to part with them for a pitcher who could walk after 2026.
So, where does that leave the Mets? In a word: at a crossroads.
This is a team that’s lost some of its identity over the past few weeks. Nimmo, Díaz, Alonso-those aren’t just names on a roster.
They’re players who defined an era in Queens. Now, the front office has to decide how aggressive they want to be in building the next chapter.
Bringing back Tyler Rogers would be a solid first step, bolstering a bullpen that needs stability. Swinging a deal for Luis Robert Jr. would add a high-ceiling bat to the outfield, though the cost could be steep.
And going all-in for Tarik Skubal? That would be a franchise-defining move-but one that comes with real risk if he’s not extended long term.
The Mets have the resources. They have the prospects.
And they have a fanbase hungry for a reason to believe. Now it’s up to Stearns and company to decide how bold they’re willing to be.