New York Mets Rumors: What’s the Next Step in Brodie’s Plan?

Catching Upgrades

Since we were discussing Yan Gomes, let’s bring the conversation to catching possibilities. The Mets will inevitably acquire a catcher at some point during the offseason, the question is, who?

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Yan Gomes seemed like an early favorite, but a deal never materialized. I don’t think that the Mets will part with the prospects necessary to acquire J.T. Realmuto, could they sign a new backstop?

You can cross Wilson Ramos off the list of possible upgrades. According to Mike Puma of the New York Post, the New York Mets are leery of Ramos due to his defense and injury history. The club seems primed to pursue a catcher who can play defense and is a plus pitch framer, aspects that their catchers have lacked in recent seasons.

Martin Maldonado seems like the logical fit for the Amazins’. While there are better options on the market, Maldonado has shown that he can provide teams with a little bit of everything. The righty has been a good defender and has also been a respectable hitter. Signing Maldonado may be a better option than breaking the bank on a player like Ramos or Yasmani Grandal.

This offseason has already been full of rumors about the New York Mets. I fully expect many more to swirl. Brodie Van Wagenen has already done a lot to improve the 2019 roster, but there is still work to be done. We will begin to see more action as the Hot Stove continues to warm.