The Mets are looking to add another big arm to the back end of their bullpen, and Tanner Scott could be the perfect fit.
Scott recently met with the Mets, the Post's Mike Puma confirmed. Scott's left-handedness is a bonus.
The reliever market is down, with several players including Carlos Estevez (the Jays and Reds are among the teams interested), Kirby Yates, and Jeff Hoffman (although Hoffman is considering starting options as well). top players are still available. Forty relievers should earn MLB contracts, including Kenley Jansen, Andrew Kittridge, Jose Leclerc and AJ Minter.
The Mets were willing to take Joc Pederson for two years (but not the $37 million they got from the Texans) and had Teoscar in case the much-anticipated deal with the Dodgers fell through. They also set their sights on Hernandez (he's worth $66 million, $58.1 million after deferrals, over three).
The Dodgers and Padres have long been favorites for Japan's superstar pitcher Aki Sasaki, but some prospective executives have expressed concerns about the turmoil at San Diego's top level, including the team's widow of late owner Peter Seidler. They are concerned that the company (which is currently suing the brothers over management rights) could be a hindrance. San Diego Chance.
This is just wishful thinking, but since Seidler's untimely death, the Padres have clearly shifted gears, going from one of baseball's biggest spenders to one of the biggest pay cutters.
They're listening to Luis Arraez and Dylan Cease, but they may end up keeping both.
The Diamondbacks want to trade Jordan Montgomery, and assuming they only pay him about half of his $22 million salary, that would free up money for a big reliever.
Either way, the Dibacks were a big winner this winter with the surprise signing of Corbin Burnes. …
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