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The international free agency landscape opens annually, allowing the Mets, like many MLB teams, to seek young talent from outside the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico. This recruitment typically involves amateur players aged 16 and older, predominantly from Latin America, but also extends to regions such as the Pacific Rim and Asia.
In recent times, the Mets' scouting department has made headway by honing in on players who show not only raw abilities but also high baseball IQ, essential for navigating the complexities of professional baseball.