New York Mets Reveal New Plan For Organizational Direction

The New York Mets have revealed a new plan for the organization's direction.

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Looks like they won't be all-in in 2024.

As recently traded pitcher Max Scherzer told Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic, the New York Mets told him they're retooling for 2025-2026.

In a conversation with general manager Billy Eppler, Scherzer asked if the Mets would be reloading for 2024, and Eppler told him they would not be.

“He goes, ‘No, we’re not,’” Scherzer told Rosenthal. “’Basically our vision now is for 2025-2026, ‘25 at the earliest, more like ‘26. We’re going to be making trades around that.’”

Scherzer had the same chat with team owner Steve Cohen, who echoed what Eppler said. The team is gearing up for a rebuild, meaning players under contract through 2024 are available. This includes first baseman Pete Alonso, who could be traded for the right price.

“I was like, ‘So the team is not going to be pursuing free agents this offseason or assemble a team that can compete for a World Series next year?’” Scherzer said, detailing his conversation. “He said, ‘No, we’re not going to be signing the upper-echelon guys. We’re going to be on the smaller deals within free agency. ‘24 is now looking to be more of a kind of transitory year.’”

The Mets traded Scherzer to the Texas Rangers and Justin Verlander to the Houston Astros. In return, they received three top 100 prospects. 

New York also dealt closer David Robertson to the Miami Marlins for two rookie ball players, and outfielder Mark Canha to the Milwaukee Brewers for a pitching prospect.