A pair of Mets 40-man roster spots could soon open, who snags them?

4) Why the NY Mets could add Denyi Reyes to the 40-man roster

Denyi Reyes is probably more likely to pitch in relief, maybe even as a long-man, for the Mets than actually start a game. However, most of his innings on the farm should be working as a starter. He’s starting pitcher depth for the team to carry into the season. With Jose Butto seemingly ahead of him on the depth chart, shifting him to the 40-man roster over someone the team would use more immediately might not be the most logical decision.

Reyes is nowhere near close to cracking big league innings in New York. As far as the 40-man roster goes, he could be closer than a few others.

5) Why the NY Mets could add William Woods to the 40-man roster

The Mets have shown a lot of faith in William Woods. Through 5.2 spring innings, Woods has given up only one earned run. It is a positive turn for this younger arm the team claimed off waivers from the Atlanta Braves this offseason. He was once a member of the 40-man roster before a crunch caused him to become the guy the team designated for assignment.

Constant use of Woods this spring could indicate an interest in moving him back to the 40-man roster with spots clearing out. Woods is definitely someone we could see grab a handful of innings this year. Having him available on the 40-man roster early on is the first step to making it happen.