# Mets Target NL East Free Agents for 2027

> Mets seek five NL East free agents to strengthen roster ahead of 2027 season.
- Title: Mets Target NL East Free Agents for 2027 · New York Mets On SI
- Summary: 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…
- Keywords: mets, nl east, free agents, tyler mahle, alec bohm, edmundo sosa, brooks raley, raisel iglesias, pitching, bullpen, sports, Target
- Source: New York Mets On SI — https://si.com/mlb/mets/onsi/5-nl-east-free-agents-mets-should-have-on-their-offseason-wishlist-01m4xrevxnse
- Published: 2026-10-15T23:00:01+00:00
- Read time: 2 min
- Topics: mets, nl east, free agents, tyler mahle, alec bohm, edmundo sosa, brooks raley, raisel iglesias, pitching, bullpen, sports
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Mets should target Tyler Mahle, Alec Bohm, Edmundo Sosa, Brooks Raley, and Raisel Iglesias to address pitching and bullpen needs before 2027 season.