With Frankie Montas shut down by the New York Mets for the next six to eight weeks, the franchise could look to a proven champion to take the mound in his stead.
The Mets could add Alex Wood off of free agent pile
The Mets have a green light to acquire former Oakland Athletics hurler Alex Wood in free agency. Oakland Athletics on SI’s Jason Burke rationalized why New York would benefit from bringing a quality pitcher of Wood’s ilk on board.
“One pitcher that could have some upside for 2025 is free agent southpaw Alex Wood, who was a part of the World Series-winning Los Angeles Dodgers in 2020,” Burke wrote.