3 realistic Mets free agent options to bolster the bullpen

It has been a very quiet offseason for the New York Mets so far with the start of Spring Training on the rise. Unlike the past few offseason's, where the Mets led by owner Steve Cohen went out and spent a lot of money on players like Kodai Senga, Max Scherzer, and Starling Marte and signing Francisco Lindor to a long-term deal after trading for him, the Mets have not had many flashy offseason signings like they've had over the last two years.

Yes, they did add starting pitchers Luis Severino, Adrian Houser and Sean Manaea to add depth to their rotation and made moves to add more depth to their outfield by trading for Tyrone Taylor and signing Harrison Bader on a one-year deal, that has been it. But the Mets have more holes to fix on their team if they want to compete in the ultra-competitive NL East with the bullpen being one issue that the Mets now must address. With All-Star closer Edwin Diaz now back, that's still not going to be enough so if they want to add more depth to that bullpen, these three arms may just do the trick come the 2024 Regular Season. Even if the Mets sign these arms to short-term deals.

1. Signing lefty reliever Wandy Peralta

This would be a great signing and a total steal if the Mets can lure lefty Wandy Peralta away from the Yankees and come play for their crosstown rivals. The Mets bullpen being thinned as it already is, is in desperate need of some more depth and if they can sign Peralta even if it's just for one year, it can take a lot of load off closer, Diaz.

In 2023, Peralta had a very strong season for the Yankees as in 63 games pitched had a 2.83 in 54 innings with 51 strikeouts. Peralta also had four saves in the 54 innings he pitched so he can also be a reliable option for the Mets in the late innings if Diaza or some other late inning reliever can't go. Peralta is reportedly already connected as a possible option for the Mets out of the bullpen and if they do end up signing him even if its just on a one-year deal, the Mets bullpen will look a lot better.

2. Signing lefty reliever Brent Suter

Another left-handed pitcher for the Mets to look into is Brent Suter. Suter, who has a connection with Mets president David Stearns when they were both in Milwaukee would be another great fit for this Mets bullpen in 2024. Stearns has seen Suter pitched up close before and he knows what he's made of and capable of doing so this move makes the most sense.

Suter who pitched for the Colorado Rockies last year had a very good season, especially playing in a ballpark that gives up a lot of home runs and being on a team that lost 103 games. He pitched to a 3.38 ERA in 57 games, had 55 strikeouts, and had a record of 4-3 in the 69 innings that he pitched. Suter also only gave up 26 earned runs all season which is impressive when he was on a team last season that was one of the worst in baseball.

So what's better than having one lefty in your bullpen, how about having two left-handed pitchers? This is a great fit for the Mets and adding two lefties in the bullpen would be perfect for the Mets. While the Mets team bullpen ERA was not horrible in 2023 as it stood at 4.45, that can't be the case again in 2024. And adding another lefty arm like Suter will make this bullpen a lot better.