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4 big questions for Mets’ rotation this offseason

David Stearns has been the Mets’ president of baseball operations for three seasons, and in all three, the club’s rotation has left a lot to be desired. In 2026, New York’s starters ranked 23rd in ERA (4.47), 22nd in innings…

Published: Wednesday, 4 November 2026 at 9:08 PM
4 big questions for Mets’ rotation this offseason
Key Things to Know
  • MLB.com outlines four key offseason rotation questions for the Mets heading into the 2027 season.
  • Two-time Cy Young Award winner Tarik Skubal represents the Mets' primary potential target in free agency.
  • Veteran pitchers Kodai Senga and Sean Manaea enter their final contract years with uncertain rotation spots.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The New York Mets face four major starting rotation questions heading into the 2027 season after a disappointing 74-88 campaign in 2026. The rotation finished 23rd in ERA at 4.47, prompting uncertainty about whether president of baseball operations David Stearns and owner Steve Cohen will pursue top free agent Tarik Skubal.

Additional uncertainties include the futures of high-priced veterans Kodai Senga and Sean Manaea, who are both entering the final seasons of their contracts. The Mets are also evaluating the growth of rookie Nolan McLean and fellow young homegrown starters Christian Scott, Zac Thornton, and Jonah Tong.

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