Entering this offseason, the New York Mets were tasked with making upgrades to their bullpen, along with locating a fifth starting pitcher.
Following the winter meetings, only one of those tasks were addressed by Brodie Van Wagenen. The Mets’ general manager added both Rick Porcello and Michael Wacha to his rotation during those meetings in San Deigo. By doing so, Van Wagenen has also chewed up the majority of his financial flexibility for the rest of the offseason.
Prior to this winter, the Mets owned just $15 to $20 million in spending for this offseason.