How the Landscape of the NL East Has Changed This Offseason

With the Mets re-signing Yoenis Cespedes, the landscape of the NL East is slowly starting to take shape. Believe it or not, spring training will be upon us soon. To better prepare you for this coming season, here is a list of all the NL East additions and subtractions from this offseason. It’s up to you determine who should be the favorite to win the division.

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Only those players that had a role on the team this previous season, or will have an impact on the major league roster this coming season, were included.

New York Mets

Additions

Neil Walker: Second Baseman via trade with Pittsburgh Pirates

Asdrubal Cabrera: Shortstop signed two-year contract with 2018 club option,

Antonio Bastardo: Relief Pitcher

signed

two-year contract

Oct 12, 2015; New York City, NY, USA; New York Mets center fielder Yoenis Cespedes (52) runs the bases after hitting a three run home run during the fourth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers in game three of the NLDS at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Anthony Gruppuso-USA TODAY Sports — Keeping Yoenis Cespedes in Queens ensured the Mets remain competitive in the division this season. Anthony Gruppuso, USA TODAY Sports

Retained

Jerry Blevins: Relief Pitcher signed one-year contract
Bartolo Colon: Starting Pitcher signed one-year contract
Yoenis Cespedes: Out Fielder signed three-year contract with opt out after 2016

Subtractions

Jon Niese: Starting Pitcher traded to Pittsburgh Pirates for Neil Walker
Daniel Murphy: Second Baseman signed three-year contract with Washington Nationals
Dillon Gee: Starting Pitcher signed a minor league contract with Kansas City Royals
Kelly Johnson: Infielder signed one-year contract with Atlanta Braves

Washington Nationals

Additions

Oliver Perez: Relief Pitcher signed two-year contract

Shawn Kelly: Relief Pitcher

signed three-year contract

October 20, 2015; Chicago, IL, USA; New York Mets second baseman Daniel Murphy (28) reacts after he is out on a pop fly ball in the first inning against the Chicago Cubs in game four of the NLCS at Wrigley Field. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Wierzbicki-USA TODAY Sports — Washington stole Daniel Murphy away from their division rivals and hope he can bring some of his October magic into the spring. Dennis Wierzbicki, USA TODAY Sports

Yusmeiro Petit: Relief Pitcher signed one-year contract with opt in for 2017

Daniel Murphy: Second Baseman signed three-year contract

Stephen Drew: Second Baseman signed one-year contract

Ben Revere: Outfielder via trade with Toronto Blue Jays

Subtractions

Yunel Escobar: Infielder traded to Los Angeles Angels for Trevor Gott and Michael Brady
Drew Storen: Relief Pitcher traded to Toronto Blue Jays
Denard Span: Outfielder signed three-year contract with San Francisco Giants

Atlanta Braves

Additions

Gordon Beckham: Infielder

signed one-year contract

Ender Inciarte could be trade bait this offseason or he could be a long-term outfield solution for Atlanta. Kelley L Cox, USA TODAY Sports

Ender Inciarte: Outfielder acquired from Arizona Diamondbacks in five-player trade

Emilio Bonifacio: Infielder signed one-year contract

Tyler Flowers: Catcher signed two-year contract

Kelly Johnson: Infielder signed one-year contract

Subtractions

Shelby Miller: Starting Pitcher traded to the Arizona Diamondbacks in five-player trade
Edwin Jackson: Relief Pitcher signed one-year contract with the Miami Marlins

Philadelphia Phillies

Additions

Jeremy Hellickson: Starting Pitcher acquired from the Arizona Diamondbacks in a trade

Peter Bourjos: Outfielder

claimed off waivers

Aug 17, 2015; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Jeremy Hellickson (58) delivers a pitch against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the first inning at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports — Jeremy Hellickson figures to bolster a Phillies rotation that will be hurt without Cole Hamels for a full season. Charles LeClaire, USA TODAY Sports

David Hernandez: Relief Pitcher signed one-year contract

Vincent Velasquez: Starting Pitcher acquired from the Arizona Diamondbacks in a seven-player trade

Brett Oberholtzer: Starting Pitcher acquired from the Arizona Diamondbacks in the same seven-player trade

Subtractions

Justin De Fratus: Relief Pitcher signed one-year contract
Ken Giles: Relief Pitcher traded to the Arizona Diamondbacks in the same seven-player trade that brought Velasquez and Oberholtzer to Philadelphia

Miami Marlins

Additions

Jeff Mathis: Catcher signed one-year contract

Chris Johnson: Infielder

signed one-year contract

Apr 14, 2015; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Braves third baseman Chris Johnson (23) reacts after striking out against the Miami Marlins in the eighth inning at Turner Field. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports — Chris Johnson will look to revive his career in Miami. Brett Davis, USA TODAY Sports

Edwin Jackson: Relief Pitcher signed one-year contract

Wei-Yin Chen: Starting Pitcher signed five-year contract with a vesting option for 2021

Subtractions

Jordany Valdespin: Outfielder signed a minor league contract with the Detroit Tigers
Henderson Alvarez: Starting Pitcher signed a one-year contract with the Oakland Athletics