By Aminat Mets Need Pitching Help: 3 Options to Replace Roki Sasaki
The New York Mets were hoping to sign Roki Sasaki, but he’s off the table. Now they need to find other ways to boost their rotation. The good news is that they have a powerhouse offense with Juan Soto, Francisco Lindor, and Mark Vientos. But their starting rotation is a different story.
Kodai Senga, Sean Manaea, and David Peterson are lined up to start the season, but after that, it’s anyone’s guess. Frankie Montas had a rough 2024 season, and Clay Holmes hasn’t started an MLB game since 2018.
So, who can the Mets turn to? Here are three options:
- Jack Flaherty
Flaherty dominated the Mets in the NLCS last year, and he’s looking for a short-term deal with a high salary. He had a great 2024 season with a 3.17 ERA and 194 strikeouts.
- Luis Castillo (via trade)
The Seattle Mariners might be willing to trade Castillo, and the Mets have some prospects they could offer in return. Ronny Mauricio, a talented young infielder, could be the perfect trade bait. Castillo had a 3.64 ERA last season and has been an All-Star three times.