One other group has entered the Tanner Scott sweepstakes.
The New York Mets have reportedly met with the free-agent reliever, based on Will Sammon of The Athletic.
“The New York Mets’ pursuit of bullpen reinforcements differs considerably from how they navigated the beginning pitcher market,” Sammon wrote. “With relievers, they’re exploring the most costly choices accessible, and have met (possible through telephone or video) with the highest remaining free-agent choice, Tanner Scott, league sources mentioned.”
This doesn’t imply the Mets will signal the highest accessible reliever, however they want to add one or two extra relievers this winter.
Extra information: Dodgers Predicted to Signal Tanner Scott in Blockbuster Deal
Whereas the Los Angeles Dodgers nonetheless stay considering signing Scott, he could be a deadly set-up man for Mets nearer Edwin Díaz.
Past Díaz, the bullpen in Queens contains breakouts Dedniel Núñez and Reed Garrett, together with different potential choices comparable to José Buttó, Sean Reid-Foley and Danny Younger (the one lefty).
Scott is projected to safe a four-year, $64 million contract, based on The Athletic’s Tim Britton, and that might be onerous to get out of Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns.
Stearns sometimes avoids prolonged commitments to beginning pitchers, however top-tier relievers typically require shorter-term offers. Even so, a three- or four-year contract for a reliever is notable.
Over 9 seasons managing entrance workplaces, Stearns has solely as soon as signed a reliever to a multi-year deal — Matt Albers earlier than the 2019 season.
The Mets didn’t take pleasure in dropping to the Dodgers within the Nationwide League Championship Sequence and are doing no matter it takes to forestall that from taking place once more. Simply have a look at their historic signing of Juan Soto, poaching him from the New York Yankees.
If the Mets have been to signal Scott, they’d achieve not solely one of many league’s prime left-handed relievers but additionally a possible postseason difference-maker, particularly in a rematch towards the Dodgers.
Final season, Scott dominated left-handed hitters, holding them to a .132 batting common. He was particularly efficient within the 2024 Nationwide League Division Sequence, the place he neutralized Shohei Ohtani with key performances.
Extra information: Dodgers Rumors: Insider Reveals Tanner Scott’s Desired Contract in Free Company
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