The New York Mets have a bit of a roster puzzle on their hands. With an overstocked outfield and a pressing need for more starting pitchers, they’re left trying to make the pieces fit. It’s a classic case of having too much of one thing and not enough of another—like a fridge full of condiments but nothing to put them on.
Starling Marte’s contract is a major factor in this conundrum. At $19 million for 2025, the veteran outfielder isn’t exactly easy to move, but with a crowded outfield, the Mets would love to find a way to offload him.