Mets' Offseason Strategy Includes Soto and Crochet

The New York Mets are actively pursuing high-profile moves this offseason, including retaining key players like Sean Reid-Foley, who signed a one-year deal after a strong season, and pursuing free agent Juan Soto. The Mets are also considering alternatives such as acquiring shortstop Willy Adames if Soto is not secured and have shown interest in trading for Chicago White Sox ace Garrett Crochet. Meanwhile, the Baltimore Orioles are also eyeing Crochet to bolster their rotation and are willing to trade top prospects to secure him. The Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees are similarly involved in the Soto race, with the Red Sox aiming to learn from past mistakes with Mookie Betts and the Yankees needing to address other roster needs if Soto is not retained. The MLB winter meetings are expected to stimulate further activity across teams as they finalize their offseason strategies.