As the last weeks of the 2024 season for the New York Mets come to a close, there are several pitchers the Mets need to re-sign and not to keep. Several pitchers have impressed or unimpressed in New York. Overall, there are some pitchers who the Mets need to re-sign, and some should not. The performance of these pitchers throughout the season has been quite varied. Some have shown great consistency and reliability, while others have struggled to find their footing.
The decision of who to re-sign and who to let go will undoubtedly have an impact on the Mets’ performance in the upcoming seasons.
Mets Pitchers Under the Microscope on Who to Keep
Sign Luis Severino
Luis Severino struggled significantly with the New York Yankees last season, pitching to a 6.65 ERA through 18 starts. However, this season has been much better for Severino, as he has achieved an excellent 3.84 ERA through 25 starts. Although he hasn’t returned to his previous form when he struck out over 200 batters in the 2017-18 seasons, Severino has shown considerable improvement in controlling the scoreboard this season, contributing to the Mets’ success in terms of longevity and wins.
This season, the Mets have had a shortage of hard-throwing starting pitchers, with only Luis Severino, Tylor Megill, and Kodai Senga reaching high velocities. However, Megill and Senga are currently inactive, leaving only Severino in the rotation. Once the offseason arrives, re-signing Severino should be a top priority for the Mets to maintain a strong rotation.
Don’t Re-Sign Jose Quintana
As David Peterson and Sean Manaea impress, the need for Jose Quintana is not very large anymore. The left-hander had a bad start to his season before rebounding in June and July. Unfortunately, Quintana posted an 8.27 ERA in August, and his 3.89 ERA jumped to a 4.57 ERA since the beginning of August.
The Mets no longer need Quintana, who will become 36 in January. Unfortunately, he continues to lose a lot of games for New York. Quintana’s record of 6-9 shows that he has hurt New York a lot, especially in games New York could win. Unless Quintana has a fantastic end to his season, the Mets might not bring him back for 2025.
Sign Sean Manaea
Manaea has rediscovered his form for New York and has recently pitched exceptionally well. His record of 9-5 has been a key factor in keeping the Mets competitive in the National League Wild Card race. Manaea has a 3.48 ERA and a 138:52 K:BB across 137 innings. The left-hander has pitched at least seven innings in four of his last five outings, striking out ten batters in two of those starts. Manaea’s ability to command the strike zone and limit opponents’ scoring suggests that the Mets should consider signing him to a long-term deal.
Don’t Re-sign Adam Ottavino
Adam Ottavino, 38, has pitched to a 4.57 ERA and has continued to struggle. Earlier in the season, Adam Ottavino was no longer used in the eight-inning or high-leverage situations. He was replaced by Dedniel Nunez, who will return to the Mets roster very soon. Unfortunately, the chances are slim for an Ottavino reunion, who will hit free agency in the offseason.
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