The New York Mets season ended in disappointment at the hands of the Los Angeles Dodgers. Now, the goal for general manager David Stearns this offseason is clear: Spend big and make the necessary upgrades. Starting with Juan Soto. With the Dodgers taking home the World Series crown, it’s already evident that the National League path to the championship will go through Los Angeles once again. Additionally, the Dodgers wasted no time reinforcing their roster. 

They signed ace starting pitcher Blake Snell to a five-year, $182 million contract. With this move, the Dodgers have strengthened an already elite pitching staff. Alarm bells should be ringing in Queens for the Mets. If they hope to compete with the Dodgers and others in the loaded NL, they will need to make significant moves. Two of those moves are Juan Soto and Pete Alonso. But is it possible? One Mets Insider thinks so.  

The Mets can have both Juan Soto and Pete Alonso  

When asked about the possibility of both Pete Alonso and Juan Soto playing for the Mets, Anthony DiComo, a Mets beat writer for MLB.com, didn’t hesitate to entertain the idea. “Yeah, I’m definitely not going to rule that out now,” he said. “You need Pete Alonso at that point,” he noted. “You’ve got a really good lineup at that point.” DiComo also emphasized the role of Mets owner Steve Cohen in making such a move possible. “This is Steve Cohen. I’m not ruling Steve Cohen out of anything,”  

DiComo said, referencing Cohen’s reputation for spending big in pursuit of winning. “If he wants to go out and buy Juan Soto and bring Pete Alonso back, I think it is maybe not the most rational route but definitely a route they can pursue.” Cohen’s financial flexibility gives the Mets the ability to chase after both superstars. DiComo pointed out that while such a path might seem not rational. With a lineup featuring Soto, Alonso, and other key pieces, the Mets would make a dangerous team. They are already gearing towards adding more caliber players.

The Mets have added another option to their bullpen  

On Wednesday, general manager David Stearns and his team signed veteran left-handed pitcher Genesis Cabrera. The crew signed him to a minor league deal that included an invitation to major league camp. Cabrera, 28, hails from the Dominican Republic. He brings some solid experience to the Mets’ pitching staff. Last season, he pitched in 69 games for the Toronto Blue Jays, posting a 3.59 ERA.  

While Cabrera isn’t a high-profile acquisition, his ability to provide depth and stability out of the bullpen could prove valuable for the Mets. His versatility could make him a key part of the bullpen competition this spring. The Mets are looking to rebuild a more reliable and effective group of relievers heading into 2025. The squad has declined the option on Phil Maton, non-tendering Alex Young, and Grant Hartwig. They also let key relievers like Ryne Stanek, Drew Smith, Adam Ottavino, and Brooks Raley hit free agency. 

The team is now left with significant gaps to fill. The Mets’ bullpen is particularly short on left-handed options. – the only southpaw currently on the 40-man roster is Danny Young. This makes the addition of Genesis Cabrera even more important as the team looks to fill out its relief corps. Cabrera will compete for a spot alongside several other non-roster invitees, including Chris Devenski, Rico Garcia, Hobie Harris, and Alex Carrillo, all of whom will have the opportunity to impress the Mets during spring training in February and March.