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For the New York Mets, surviving July isn\u2019t just about staying in the playoff hunt\u2014it\u2019s about outlasting their own injuries.<\/p>\n
They made that abundantly clear Friday, acquiring left-handed reliever Gregory Soto from the Orioles. It was a move born out of urgency.<\/p>\nCredit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
With A.J. Minter and Danny Young out for the year, Soto instantly becomes the Mets\u2019 go-to lefty out of the bullpen.<\/p>\n
But while shoring up the bullpen was vital, the Mets\u2019 front office knows the work isn\u2019t done\u2014not with the rotation depth still razor-thin.<\/p>\n
Rotation Still Feels Like Walking a Tightrope<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Even with Kodai Senga and Sean Manaea back on the mound, the Mets can\u2019t escape the feeling of holding their breath.<\/p>\n
The rotation has leaned heavily on internal patches and short-term fixes, which rarely work in October\u2014or even September.<\/p>\n
So, naturally, the Mets are combing the market. Their latest swing? A check-in on Miami Marlins ace Sandy Alcantara.<\/p>\n
Sandy Alcantara: Tempting, But Troubling<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Few names in baseball carry as much weight as Sandy Alcantara, the 2022 NL Cy Young winner and Marlins workhorse.<\/p>\n
But the Mets are hesitating, and for good reason: Alcantara is coming off Tommy John surgery and hasn\u2019t looked himself.<\/p>\n
His 2025 numbers are discouraging\u2014he\u2019s posted a 6.66 ERA across 104 innings. That\u2019s not ace material, not even close.<\/p>\n
Dig deeper, though, and you\u2019ll see signs of hope. Alcantara\u2019s FIP sits at a more reasonable 4.48, suggesting he\u2019s been unlucky.<\/p>\n
In a way, he\u2019s like a sports car coming off a crash\u2014still powerful, but needing a new mechanic to fine-tune the engine.<\/p>\n
The Cost of Talent in a Seller\u2019s Market<\/strong><\/h2>\n
According to Mike Puma of the New York Post, the Mets were one of several teams to contact Miami about Alcantara.<\/p>\n
But the Marlins\u2019 asking price quickly cooled things off. New York doesn\u2019t want to overpay for a pitcher who\u2019s still rehabbing.<\/p>\n\n
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The Mets are among the teams that have checked in on Sandy Alcantara. The asking price is steep. The Mets haven\u2019t ruled out adding a starting pitcher, but view it as a tough add given the market.<\/p>\n
This year\u2019s trade market has morphed into a full-blown seller\u2019s dream. Supply is low, demand is frantic, and prices are sky-high.<\/p>\n
If the Mets truly want Alcantara, they\u2019ll have to bet big\u2014not just in prospects, but in patience and long-term vision.<\/p>\nCredit: Reinhold Matay-Imagn Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
Why the Mets Might Still Pull the Trigger<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Alcantara\u2019s contract isn\u2019t cheap, but it\u2019s not out of reach either\u2014not for Steve Cohen\u2019s deep-pocketed front office.<\/p>\n
The right-hander is set to earn $17.3 million in both 2025 and 2026, with a $21 million club option for 2027.<\/p>\n
That\u2019s a lot for most teams. But for the Mets? It\u2019s manageable, especially if they believe they can fix him in their lab.<\/p>\n
There\u2019s also the upside play: if Alcantara regains even 80% of his former form, the Mets could have a steal on their hands.<\/p>\n
Days Remaining, Decisions Pending<\/strong><\/h2>\n
For now, the team isn\u2019t rushing into anything. They\u2019re wary of the cost, but intrigued by the potential rebound.<\/p>\n
With the July 31 deadline approaching, there\u2019s still time for negotiations to heat back up\u2014or pivot entirely elsewhere.<\/p>\n
The Mets already made one splash with Gregory Soto. But if they want to truly contend, one more big move could be looming.<\/p>\n
Alcantara may not be the answer today. But if his price drops\u2014or if desperation spikes\u2014don\u2019t count the Mets out just yet.<\/p>\n
The Mets explored a bold move for Sandy Alcantara, but high costs gave them pause. Will they pivot before the deadline?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":83019,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-83018","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-mlb"],"yoast_head":"\n
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