This offseason, the New York Mets must acquire at least one more starting pitcher.
Positively, New York already acquired former All-Star Luis Severino from the New York Yankees during the offseason. Yoshinobu Yamamoto, the former ace of the Orix Buffaloes, was out of the Mets’ grasp.
Despite its best efforts, New York was unable to secure the young player. Although Yamamoto was New York’s best free agent choice, the 25-year-old was chosen by the Los Angeles Dodgers.
The former starter for the Cleveland Guardians, San Diego Padres, and Chicago White Sox Mike Clevinger is one guy who apparently might be an option for New York as the Mets now need to start again, according to Mike Puma of the New York Post.
“Another pitcher who spent time with the White Sox last season, the right-hander opted out from his contract in November and stands to land a multi-year deal in free agency,” Puma stated. Clevinger was not disciplined after Major League Baseball conducted an enquiry into allegations of domestic violence that he made during his time with the Padres in 2022. The accusations were made during the summer.
“The 33-year-old pitched to a 3.77 ERA in 24 starts with the White Sox and is well-regarded for his ability to pitch to soft contact.”
Although it’s unclear if the Mets are considering Clevinger, he would be a good addition. He probably won’t cost much and might raise the floor of the starting rotation for the Mets. Even while he might not be as advantageous as someone like Yamamoto, he could still be of assistance.
