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By Drew VonScio
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The New York Mets are simply running out of options when it comes to bolstering their starting rotation. David Stearns has dug his feet into the ground and doubled down on how he plans to construct the roster for next season.
Currently, the rotation does not have a true ace. Both Ranger Suarez and Framber Valdez could provide that quality if the two sides can agree to a deal. If not, the Mets are back to the beginning.
One option for Stearns and the Mets to pursue if they want to save money on pitching is to bring in Nick Martinez.
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Martinez has bounced around over the course of his career between the rotation and the bullpen since returning from Japan in 2022. The veteran right hander made 26 starts this past season along with 14 relief outings and produced a 4.45 ERA where he recorded 116 strikeouts.
Adding a pitcher like Martinez bodes well with the redesigned Mets roster in that he thrives best with a quality defense behind him. Stearns believes he has shaped the team to be better than it was a year ago in that department, but time will tell if his fruition plays out as expected. Martinez gives up a lot of contact as he conceded an average of over eight hits per nine innings last season in Cincinnati.
Spotrac is projecting Martinez to sign a two-year deal worth $28.55 million, an average of $14.275 million per year. This deal would align well with Stearns' concept of not inking pitchers to long contracts while still providing another arm for the staff. With spring training nearing, it is likely the Mets could get him for even less.
He would likely end up in the middle of the rotation, but Martinez would certainly provide a different look compared to a young pitcher like Nolan McLean.
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