Mets Not Likely to Add Gleyber Torres at Second Base

With free agency beginning Monday, the Mets have the opportunity to make meaningful roster additions. However, second base is not a position where Gleyber Torres is likely to be added.

David Stearns, the Mets' President of Baseball Operations, indicated he is not seeking external options for second base, citing the team's young prospects and satisfaction with Brett Baty's performance.

Torres could offer an upgrade over current second baseman Marcus Semien, but the Mets are not prepared to move on from Semien and take on the remaining two years of his contract.

The Mets also face limited space in their position player group, with only two potential new additions available for the 13-man roster. Adding Torres would complicate their plans for first base and a right-handed-hitting outfielder.

The Mets have several prospects, including Mitch Voit, Jefferson Rojas, and Emilien Pitre, who are nearing big-league readiness. Signing Torres would hinder these players' opportunities to gain experience.

If the Mets decide to keep Semien, they could manage a functional second base situation with Baty and Semien without spending on Torres, allowing Stearns to focus financial resources elsewhere.