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By Michael DeRosa
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The New York Mets are expected to be big spenders this offseason after their terrible 2026 season.
The Mets are hoping to be contenders next season, but they have a lot of work to do with their roster to have any chance of being that. One clear area that New York must improve is their bullpen if they hope to be a better team in 2027.
Now, with the offseason just getting started, they are being linked to one of their former relief pitchers.
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According to SNY's Chelsea Janes, the Mets have expressed interest in free agent relief pitcher Brooks Raley early on this offseason.
"Mets have checked in with Brooks Raley, according to a person familiar with the situation. Other teams interested, but makes sense to explore for New York given they need to rebuild and his success there," Janes wrote.
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When noting that Raley was very good during his time with the Mets, it is understandable that New York wants to bring him back. He would have the potential to be a very solid part of their bullpen again, and he would give them a bit of a boost if brought back.
Raley spent four seasons with the Mets from 2023 to 2026, where he posted a 10-8 record, a 2.31 ERA, and 135 strikeouts in 149 games. He also had a 2.80 ERA or lower in each season he was with the Mets, so he was very dependable for them.
Raley was also very good for the Mets this season before being traded to the Philadelphia Phillies ahead of the deadline. In 45 games with New York in 2026 before the deal, he had a 5-5 record to go along with an impressive 1.96 ERA.
Now, it will be interesting to see if the Mets can successfully bring back Raley this offseason. On a short-term deal, he could end up being a good signing for a Mets team that desperately needs to bounce back in 2027.
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