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Mets Target NL East Free Agents for 2027
Mets seek five NL East free agents to strengthen roster ahead of 2027 season.
In brief
Mets seek five NL East free agents to strengthen roster ahead of 2027 season. Mets should target Tyler Mahle, Alec Bohm, Edmundo Sosa, Brooks Raley, and Raisel Iglesias to address pitching and bullpen needs before 2027 season. Originally reported by New York Mets On SI.
Mets Need 2027 Roster Moves
New York Mets have several pressing needs before entering the 2027 season with this year's free-agent class lacking depth of talent seen in previous years.
Front Office Strategy
David Stearns and front office can't afford to invest in wrong players after nearly every move backfired this offseason.
Five NL East Targets
Here are five National League East free agents the Mets should consider targeting this offseason.
Tyler Mahle
Tyler Mahle was acquired by Atlanta Braves from San Francisco Giants with 5.13 ERA in 18 starts but posted 1.99 ERA with 48 strikeouts in nine starts.
Mahle's Postseason Success
Mahle allowed just two earned runs across 13.1 innings in two stellar postseason outings.
Mahle's Offseason Outlook
Mahle entering offseason at 32 years old may not get favorable market due to small sample size and injury history.
Mets Pitching Needs
New York needs multiple starting pitchers to complement young rotation with one high-end talent and one dependable mid-rotation arm.
Mahle Contract Option
Mets could sign Mahle to two-or-three year contract with high annual salary and opt-outs attached.
Alec Bohm
Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Alec Bohm could be potential option for Mets after mixed 2026 performance.
Bohm's 2026 Season
Bohm batted .223 with .647 ops through end of July but hit .305 with two home runs and .807 ops in August and September.
Bohm's Postseason Moment
Bohm hit go-ahead home run in 10th inning of Game 2 of Wildcard Round against Braves in postseason.
Bohm's Versatility
Phillies moved Bohm from third base to first base adding versatility for Mets first base needs.
Bohm's Lefty Power
Bohm batted .292 against left-handed pitching with seven home runs in 15 games.
Edmundo Sosa
Edmundo Sosa is one of best available options to address Mets' struggles against left-handed pitching.
Sosa's 2026 Stats
Sosa batted .290 with six home runs and .835 ops in 124 at-bats against left-handers.
Mets' Lefty Weakness
Mets posted eighth-worst ops against left-handed pitching in 2026 after trading Tyrone Taylor.
Sosa's Value
Sosa could fill void while providing reliable backup behind Francisco Lindor.
Brooks Raley
Mets need to revamp bullpen after trading away five relievers at deadline.
Raley's Mets Success
Raley was mets most valuable reliever with 1.96 era, 40 strikeouts, and 1.09 whip in 41.1 innings.
Raley's Phillies Struggles
Raley posted 7.94 era in 11.1 innings with Phillies and was left off postseason roster.
The short version
Mets should target Tyler Mahle, Alec Bohm, Edmundo Sosa, Brooks Raley, and Raisel Iglesias to address pitching and bullpen needs before 2027 season.
