The Mets are interested in acquiring Sandy Alcantara but face challenges in intra-division trades and are prioritizing bullpen reinforcements. They recently acquired Gregory Soto from the Orioles. Alcantara is struggling this season with a 6.66 ERA and a low strikeout rate, but his fastball velocity has returned to pre-surgery levels. The Mets might be comfortable with a playoff rotation including Senga, Manaea, and others, despite injury issues. They are also exploring center field options but may settle with their current players.
Sandy Alcantara has a 6.66 earned run average across 20 starts and his career-low 16.7% strikeout rate is well below average, which raises concerns.
Alcantara's average fastball velocity is back to 97.6 MPH, indicating recovery post-Tommy John surgery in 2023, appealing to teams seeking a change-of-scenery.
The Mets traded two pitching prospects to the Orioles for Gregory Soto, marking their first step in likely multiple bullpen upgrades this season.
Mets President David Stearns suggested they could have confidence in a playoff rotation comprising Senga, Manaea, Peterson, Holmes, and Montas despite injury concerns.
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