Breaking: Mets Eye Former World Series Champion to Boost Rotation
With Frankie Montas shut down by the New York Mets for the next six to eight weeks, the franchise could look to a proven champion to take the mound in his stead.
The Mets could add Alex Wood off of free agent pile
The Mets have a green light to acquire former Oakland Athletics hurler Alex Wood in free agency. Oakland Athletics on SI’s Jason Burke rationalized why New York would benefit from bringing a quality pitcher of Wood’s ilk on board.
“One pitcher that could have some upside for 2025 is free agent southpaw Alex Wood, who was a part of the World Series-winning Los Angeles Dodgers in 2020,” Burke wrote.
“Now 34, Wood wouldn’t be seeking a multi-year deal, and if the Mets were to approach him about an opportunity with the club, a minor-league pact may even be on the table given New York’s aspirations in 2025. He’s a competitor, and would likely enjoy the opportunity to prove himself in order to make a club with World Series hopes.”
Wood could be a strong backend option for the Mets
Though the lefty starter has seen his ERA soar to above 4.30 for the last three seasons running, he’s carried a reputation of being an efficient hurler, as his career 3.78 ERA shows. Wood could bring respectable pitching to the mound in New York and a solid ability to retire batters.
The former 2017 All-Star would also bring championship pedigree to the Mets, given he won the 2020 World Series with the Los Angeles Dodgers. If he could be had at a cost-effective price, he’d be an ideal fit to man New York’s No. 5 or No. 6 slots in their pitching rotation until Montas returns from his strained lat.
