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If the Mets decide to pursue Scooble, major subsequent moves will be crucial. Since Scooble is unlikely to sign an extension before hitting free agency, the Mets will have to be all-in for this season, knowing they might lose him afterward. This necessitates additional aggressive moves, possibly including signing other pitchers like Michael King or similar level talents to bolster the rotation.
Trade targets might include prospects like Jonathan Sanchui and Windsor Jurex—relatively lower-tier prospects that could be acceptable to Detroit or Milwaukee—rather than trading away their top-end young players. This strategy reflects the Mets’ need to balance immediate competitiveness with their future farm system health.