The New York Mets didn't do much to ease their fans' concerns during the Winter Meetings, but it seems like president David Stearns has a plan.

After losing Brandon Nimmo (to trade), and Edwin Díaz and Pete Alonso to free agency, the Mets have a lot of work to do to improve the team and placate their fans.

The Mets need to add depth and consistency to their rotation and Brewers starter Freddy Peralta could be the answer.

This exercise highlights the need for something big — something that goes against the grain of what the Mets have indicated this offseason.

This article was originally published on www.si.com/mlb/mets/onsi as Francisco Lindor wasn't made Mets captain for this reason. One of the biggest storylines heading into the New York Mets' 2025 season was whether star shortstop Francisco Lindor would be named the franchise's fifth official captain, and the first since David Wright.

The New York Mets may still try to make a bold play for Tarik Skubal, but this righty sensation seemingly won't be involved.

Maybe Stearns thinks he can replace Alonso’s production with that of Bellinger, who’s shown he can do it in New York. Or Kyle Tucker, who hasn’t.

Here are three free agents the Mets should pursue. 2025 Stats: 2.59 ERA, 0.95 WHIP, 57 strikeouts, 29 saves, 165 ERA+, 2.4 wins above replacement (59.0 innings pitched)