On Monday, MLB.com's Jon Morosi broke down the likely contenders to sign outfielder Bryce Harper and shortstop Manny Machado in free agency. Morosi was bold enough to include the Mets as a potential landing spot:
The Mets have yet to develop a concrete offseason plan, following the hiring of new general manager Brodie Van Wagenen, but the signing of Machado is a remote possibility. The Mets received little production from the left side of their infield in 2018, and the end of David Wright's playing career gives the team clarity -- and insurance payments -- to aid in their strategy.