Bullpen 2027

[Centerfield]

Seems kinda crowded already. Assume that the Mets sign two SP to fill out the rotation. That leaves 8 spots for the bullpen. By my count:

1. Sean Manaea (swing)
2. Devin Williams (Closer)
3. Tobias Myers
4. Tylor Megill
5. Kodai Senga
6. Reid Garrett
7. Nate Lavender (LHP)
8. Dedniel Nunez 

Other Candidates:

1. Jeffrey Yan (LHP)
2. Daniel Duarte

Lavender and Nunez have options, so you don’t have to start the year with them. And of course you can’t assume full health. Maybe one or more of those guys get traded or non-tendered. 

[MFS62]

Just read a report a few days ago that Megill is throwing 98 MPH after his surgery and rehab. 

Good news, but I see him more as a starter than a reliever.

Later

[Gwreck]

Thoughts:

-Manaea seems like he would benefit from a change of scenery.  Obviously no one’s taking that entire contract but would another team take him at $10M for 2027?  He did throw 150 innings last year, and while he wasn’t good overall, there were some good stretches.  That might be the best path forward.

-A free agent lefty seems like a worthy (necessary?) addition.

[Centerfield]

I think so too. There are plenty available.  The best reliever available this winter is left handed but he will be expensive and may be tied to a QO.  But there are plenty of good arms available. Alex Vesia, Steven Okert, Sean Newcomb etc. Maybe even a reunion with Brooks Raley. 
 

No one we have currently is a shut down guy, but you feel like everyone there can give you a quality season.