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DeO mentions that replacing Diaz would be a challenge, but the Mets must prioritize re-signing him to remain competitive. The potential impact on the bullpen and the overall team success hinges on Diaz's return.
The Free Agent Market: First Base & Outfield Considerations
The podcast thoroughly explores the free agent landscape for position players, starting with the most pressing need—first base. Rogers identifies Kyle Tucker as the clear tier-one target, though printing a niche fit for the Mets is unlikely due to positional overlap and cost.
He and DeO discuss other notable options: