The Mets managed to steal the headlines by signing Juan Soto, probably the most sought-after free brokers, for whom the Mets shelled out greater than $700 million in a 15-year contract, however the Mets are clearly a aggressive group and now on Steve Cohen’s radar is pitcher Luis Castillo.
The Mets beforehand had an curiosity within the companies of pitcher Nathan Eovaldi, however in current days the Texas Rangers reached an settlement with the right-hander, so now the goal is the 32-year-old Dominican.
However the Mets is not going to have a simple activity to recruit Luis Castillo, because the Chicago Cubs, Boston Crimson Sox, and Baltimore Orioles are additionally within the battle for the pitcher.
Solely particulars stop Mets from claiming Castillo’s companies
One of many particulars to contemplate is Castillo’s present contract with the Seattle Mariners, because the right-hander has but to earn $73 million over the following three seasons, not counting the performance-based possibility for 2028 value $25 million.
Castillo completed fifth within the voting for the 2023 American League Cy Younger Award, posting a 3.34 ERA with 219 strikeouts and 56 walks in 197 innings, numbers that additionally earned him an All-Star Recreation look.
If Castillo decides to hitch Juan Soto and the New York Mets, Cohen’s group must take into account parting with among the prospects in its minor league associates if it completes the commerce with Seattle.
Along with Luis Castillo, different names on the Mets want listing are Jack Flaherty, Walker Buehler and Nick Pivetta.
“To start with, I wish to thank the Cohen household for making me a part of the Mets group. I am excited to be right here, to be a part of this household,” Juan Soto stated in his first official message as a Mets participant.
