As Schoenfield notes, Estevez would likely not be the closer with the Mets. They already have Diaz at the back end of their bullpen, but a two-headed monster featuring him and Estevez would give teams fits at the end of games and make the Mets' bullpen quite stout.

The New York Mets have officially announced the roster move that will be made to make room for newly signed reliever Ryne Stanek. On Thursday, the Mets designat

The Philadelphia Phillies have had a relatively quiet offseason, with their only major move being the trade to acquire Jesus Luzardo from the Miami Marlins. The Phillies appear to be one of the top teams in the National League heading into 2025,

The New York Mets have their sights set on a huge season after signing major free-agent prize Juan Soto in the offseason. New York made it to the National League Championship Series last year, but the team fell to the eventual World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers.

Aside from Minter, the Mets are set to enter spring training with Edwin Diaz, Reed Garrett, Dedniel Nunez, Jose Butto (provided he is not considered for starting duty) and Sean Reid-Foley as the top returning relief options. Huascar Brazoban and lefty Danny Young are others returning who could compete for jobs.

The Phillies will return with veteran stars like Bryce Harper, Zack Wheeler and Trea Turner leading the team. Their most significant offseason moves to date include the addition of oft-injured pitchers Jordan Romano and Jesús Luzardo, while setup man Jeff Hoffman has departed for a new deal with the Toronto Blue Jays.

Estévez heads to a Kansas City team that had been looking to shore up the bullpen heading into the 2025 season. The Royals had turned to Lucas Erceg down the stretch to serve as the closer and bringing in Estévez helps give them more options.

Amid the uncertainty of a reunion with Pete Alonso, the New York Mets moved swiftly to add a crucial bullpen piece. The Mets reportedly signed A.J.

MLB free agency has already seen multiple star players switch teams. Headlined by Juan Soto 's decision to sign a record 15-year, $765 million contract with the New York Mets, this MLB offseason has been a busy one.

Philadelphia Phillies shortstop Edmundo Sosa (33) runs to first base on a single against the New York Mets during the eighth inning of Game 3 of the National League baseball playoff series against the New York Mets, Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

New York Yankees owner Hal Steinbrenner admitted that "it's difficult" for MLB team owners to compete with the Los Angeles Dodgers' spending, but also believes his team is better than it was at this time last year.