Luis Severino joins Mets in a strong move to compete in the 2024 season

After trading Max Scherzer to the Rangers and Justin Verlander to the Astros during the last season’s deadline, Scherzer shared about the team’s plans with him that led him to weigh whether or not to waive his no-trade clause. According to Scherzer, he spoke to then-GM Billy Eppler, who revealed that the Mets were looking past 2024 and focusing on 2025 and 2026.

At the time, there were two major issues with this revelation. One, the focus on 2025 and 2026 did not necessarily mean that the Mets were giving up on the 2024 season. Second, by examining their roster full of elite players and budding talents, it was evident that the Mets had every intention to compete in 2024.

President of baseball operations David Stearns declared that being competitive for 2024 meant being a “true playoff contender.” The Mets have been rounding up a roster reflective of their goal, offering a mix of low-risk, high-reward opportunities. The pursued deal with Yoshinobu Yamamoto and interest in pitcher Luis Severino demonstrate that the Mets are far from set on punting on the 2024 season, contradicting Scherzer’s claim. They’re committed to constructing a playoff-worthy roster for next year.

According to reports, the Mets have been highly interested in Japanese ace Yoshinobu Yamamoto, showing their commitment to 2024. Along with Yamamoto, the Mets are pursuing Jordan Montgomery, Eduardo Rodriguez, and Shota Imanaga. The Mets’ aggressive approach to this offseason makes it clear that they have no plans to hold back in the upcoming season. The false narrative surrounding the Mets’ supposed intentions for 2024 is unfounded and seems to have no basis.

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