Mets Sign Juan Soto, Eye Trades

The New York Mets made headlines by signing outfielder Juan Soto to a record-breaking $765 million deal but are now focused on strengthening their starting rotation. President of baseball operations David Stearns is eyeing a potential trade for Minnesota Twins ace Pablo López, who has been consistent with a 3.83 ERA and 606 strikeouts over the last three seasons. Following the departure of key pitchers to free agency, the Mets have already signed Frankie Montas, Clay Holmes, and Griffin Canning to bolster their roster. Additionally, there are discussions around re-signing Sean Manaea for a predicted three-year, $75 million deal, as he had an impressive performance last season. The Mets are also fielding calls about trading veteran outfielder Starling Marte, with the Pittsburgh Pirates being a potential destination. Overall, the Mets are exploring both trade and free-agent options to enhance their competitiveness heading into the season.