The New York Mets spent much of 2025 trying to patch together a rotation that never fully clicked. Injuries, inconsistency, and an overreliance on young arms made every series feel like a gamble. For a team with legitimate postseason aspirations, that’s not a sustainable way to operate.

Now heading into 2026, the Mets know where their biggest problem lies — and it’s on the mound. With Kodai Senga returning from injury, Clay Holmes adapting to starter action, and Frankie Montas picking up his 2026 player option, there’s no real stability in the group. That’s exactly why free agency presents an opportunity the Mets can’t ignore.

Michael King could be the steady hand this staff needs

There’s one name that makes a lot of sense for the Mets this offseason: Michael King. The 30-year-old right

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