Because their deal with Trevor Bauer, who eventually decided to sign with the Dodgers, fell apart at the last minute, Mets they had no choice but to start negotiations with other available starting pitchers in free agency.
According to a report by SNY’s Andy Martino, the New York organization continues to negotiate with the veteran World Series champion with Cubs in 2016, Jake Arrieta. Likewise, he stated that the Queens too are very interested in Canadian left-handed pitcher, James Paxton, which was released after pitching the last two seasons with the Yankees.
According to the source, there is no indication that a deal has been struck between the Mets and Arrieta, even though Spring Training is almost around the corner. According to information from MLB, the Mets catchers and guest pitchers are to report their spring camp in Port St. Lucie, Florida on Feb. 19.
New York is looking for more depth in the starting rotation, which has several figures, including: Jacob deGrom, Carlos Carrasco, Marcus Stroman, David Peterson, Joey Lucchesi and Noah Syndergaard, the latter recovering from a Tommy John who died at the end of March last year.