about 2 months ago

Mets’ Draft-Pick Gamble Points to Framber Valdez Pursuit

Will Sammon reports the Mets may chase Valdez despite QO penalties. Signing Bichette already costs their 2026 2nd and 5th picks; adding Valdez (or Zac Gallen) would also forfeit the 3rd and 6th. The Mets need a top-rotation arm and have been linked to Freddy Peralta via trade. Valdez threw 192 IP with a 3.66 ERA in 2025.