Mets Roundup, Oct 1: Offseason Plans, Stearns' Future, 2027 Outlook

[Grand Central Mets]

Here is some of the latest Mets analysis from around the internet. The pieces focus on David Stearns' plans for improvement, the team's struggles and potential, questions about the offseason, and the development of players like Bo Bichette, A.J. Ewing, and Carson Benge.

• Stearns hopes to build upon 'really encouraging signs' as he looks ahead to '27 (MLB.com). Notes that Mets' president of baseball operations David Stearns acknowledges the team's poor 74-88 season but sees encouraging signs in the final two months, plans to strengthen the rotation without adding an ace, and intends to address first-base production and the infield.
• Laura Albanese: Mets' David Stearns has failed, but he'll have another chance to avoid becoming a complete failure (Newsday $$$). Argues that Mets' president of baseball operations David Stearns has faced significant criticism for his decisions, including not re-signing Pete Alonso, and acknowledges his failures while expressing determination to improve, citing the need for better production from first and second base, roster flexibility, and selective free-agent pursuits.
• 5 questions facing the Mets heading into the offseason (Newsday $$$). Notes five key questions for the Mets heading into the offseason, including Bo Bichette's decision, David Stearns' ability to learn from mistakes, the future of the starting pitching, addressing first base needs, and the development of young players like A.J. Ewing and Carson Benge.
• David Stearns’ offseason of Mets change backfired — his first clues on plans to fix it (New York Post). Notes that David Stearns acknowledges the Mets' 74-win season was negatively impacted by excessive changes, including a new coaching staff and roster overhaul, and outlines plans to focus on developing starting pitchers and improving infield depth.
• Grading the Mets' 2026 season: Players, Andy Green, and the front office (SNY). Looks back at the Mets' 2026 season, evaluating player performance, manager Andy Green's impact, and front office decisions, citing key moments and statistics from the year.
• Tight-knit Mets see plenty to build on in 2027 despite last-place finish: ‘This is a family’ (New York Post). Notes that despite finishing last in the NL East, the 2026 Mets showed improvement after the trade deadline, with manager Andy Green emphasizing team culture and resilience, and players like Bo Bichette and A.J. Ewing highlighting a growing sense of unity and belief in the team's potential.

[Benjamin Grimm]

The summary of the MLB.com article is a little misleading. Stearns didn't say he wouldn't add an ace. He just dodged the question.

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Specifically, Stearns said, he intends to fortify the Mets’ rotation this winter, though he stopped short of saying he would add an ace-type starter -- in other words, Tarik Skubal, by far the best pitcher available on the open market.

“I'm going to pass on that,” Stearns said when asked directly about adding an ace. “But I appreciate the question.”

 

 

[ashie62]

Maybe Cohen can make Stearns get Skubal ala Soto