“We think he’s a great Met and we’re still engaged. We hope he stays as a Met,” the owner said. “He’s entitled to go out, test his market and see what it is. Hopefully we’ll get there.”
What the roster will look like by spring training is still unknown. It’s no secret the Mets need more pitching, but they might continue to add to the lineup as well. Soto is the centerpiece, but after seeing how long the Dodgers’ lineup played in the postseason, the Mets are hoping to add more depth and Cohen is more than willing to spend to add more.