The New York Mets could fix their bullpen
While that $20 million will not be enough to land one of the top free agents, it would be enough to make a major dent in the New York Mets bullpen woes.
There were some bright spots. Edwin Diaz finally looked like the pitcher that the Mets had traded for. Jeurys Familia, Chasen Shreve, and Justin Wilson were decent. But the Mets could use another arm or two in the bullpen, especially if they are not sold that Diaz can be the closer going forward.
Fortunately for New York, there are plenty of options available. Brad Hand could be an interesting fit, either as the Mets closer of in the eighth inning, after he was let go by the Indians. Liam Hendriks would not only seemingly give the Mets another lock down closer, but he would bring an attitude to the bullpen that had been lacking.
Although the Mets had a solid offense in 2020, their pitching staff was a major problem. Injuries ruined the starting rotation, while ineffectiveness doomed the bullpen. Some of those starters will be back in 2021, leaving the bullpen as a bigger area of need.
However, the New York Mets will have plenty of competition for those top relievers. That additional $20 million could make a difference as they seek to upgrade the bullpen.