3 Mets rumors we want to see come true, 2 we want to see disappear

Make the Mets rumors for John Brebbia disappear

John Brebbia is a realistic yet unsatisfying trade candidate the Mets have been rumored to show interest in. His 5.71 ERA in 41 innings for the Chicago White Sox is ugly but doesn’t tell the full story.

Brebbia does have a 3.57 FIP and has been throwing strikes at a very good rate. Allowing walks at a rate of 2.6 per 9 and striking batters out 11.6 per 9 this year, he’s making batters work. Unfortunately, they have been able to get the job done.

Brebbia is a buy low candidate on a team ready to sell everything. He might’ve been a decent project for the Mets to acquire several weeks ago. With maybe only one bullpen spot left to fill, making these Mets rumors come true would be a bit of a disappointment.

Next year’s contract includes a $6 million team option the Mets could buy into if he does well. This is reasonable if he was able to turn his year around. Based on what he has accomplished for the White Sox, giving him the Trevor Gott treatment might be a more realistic ending to a potential Mets tenure.

The Mets need to be wise about their next bullpen addition. Brebbia is too lateral of a move from Adam Ottavino.