{"id":110418,"date":"2025-12-08T01:06:48","date_gmt":"2025-12-08T06:06:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/?p=110418"},"modified":"2025-12-08T01:06:48","modified_gmt":"2025-12-08T06:06:48","slug":"mets-in-discussions-robert-suarez-pete-fairbanks-winter-meetings","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/2025\/12\/08\/mets-in-discussions-robert-suarez-pete-fairbanks-winter-meetings\/","title":{"rendered":"Report: Mets in Discussions on Two Free Agent Closers"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Winter Meetings are underway, and the New York Mets are looking to solidify the back end of their bullpen, among other areas. Two relievers linked to New York are Robert Suarez and Pete Fairbanks<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Jun 30, 2025; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Pete Fairbanks (29) throws a pitch during the ninth inning against the Athletics at George M. Steinbrenner Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Report: Mets Inquiring About Free Agent Closers Robert Suarez, Pete Fairbanks<\/h2>\n

The hard truth may be that the Mets have already solved their closer situation after signing Devin Williams<\/a> to a three-year deal<\/a>. However, that remains unlikely at this time.<\/p>\n

Most signs, if not all, point to a pivot if the team is unable to bring back star closer Edwin D\u00edaz<\/a>, who has pitched the last six seasons in New York.<\/p>\n

The Mets want the 31-year-old All-Star back, but at their price. According to multiple sources, the club prefers a three-year deal, while D\u00edaz’s camp continues to push for five. That remains the primary sticking point between the two sides, as one would expect an agreement to be in place if D\u00edaz were willing to accept four years.<\/p>\n

In the meantime, the Mets are keeping in contact with Robert Suarez and Pete Fairbanks in case Diaz departs elsewhere. “I don’t get the sense that a resolution is too near on this one,” said SNY Insider Andy Martino regarding D\u00edaz and the Mets.<\/p>\n

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UPDATE<\/p>\n

The Mets are talking to relievers Robert Suarez and Pete Fairbanks, per @martinonyc<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/YSCNfQj0Ph<\/a><\/p>\n

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