3) Dylan Moore
Utility man Dylan Moore is coming off a rough season. Moore only hit .201/.267/.374 with a .280 wOBA, and 83 wRC+. He provided some solid pop, with 11 home runs in 243 plate appearances, and a .174 isolated slugging percentage. However, signing Moore doesn't mean the Mets would be signing him for his bat. It means they would be signing him for not just the defensive versatility, but the overall quality of defense he can provide at many different positions.
Moore has logged at least 100 innings at every position, besides pitcher and catcher. His defense has graded out as average or better everywhere, but shortstop. His best positions are left field and second base. He has both double-digit DRS and OAA in left field, at +14 and +11, respectively. Moore also has +14 DRS and +8 OAA at the keystone. The super utility man also has -1 DRS/0 OAA at first base, +2 DRS/-1 OAA at third base -1 DRS/0 OAA in center field, and 0 DRS/-2 OAA in rightfield. He can play wherever needed, and it won’t cost a team when it comes to defense.
Plus, Moore isn’t far removed from being a solid hitter, with a 112 wRC+ from 2022 through 2024. Moore would be much less of a regular than O’Hearn, and especially Bellinger. However, his defense and versatility would be quite valuable to the Mets. He could come late into games as a defensive replacement, or easily fill-in for someone who is hurt, and the Mets would not suffer on defense. That value would be even more impressive if he can return somewhat close to his 2022-2024 form.
