Mets Eye Nick Pivetta to Strengthen Rotation

The New York Mets are scheduled to meet with free agent starting pitcher Nick Pivetta on Wednesday, according to the New York Post. Following the high-profile signing of Juan Soto, which solidifies an already potent offense, the Mets are now focusing on bolstering their pitching staff. This offseason, they have already added Frankie Montas and reliever Clay Holmes, who is expected to transition to a starting role.


Currently, the Mets' projected rotation includes Kodai Senga, Frankie Montas, Clay Holmes, David Peterson, and Paul Blackburn. However, the addition of Pivetta could further enhance their pitching depth.


Pivetta, 31, has spent the last four-plus seasons with the Boston Red Sox. In 2023, he logged 145 ⅔ innings, posting a 4.14 ERA (103 ERA+) and a 1.13 WHIP, along with 172 strikeouts. Pivetta also has experience in the NL East, having started in four different seasons with the Philadelphia Phillies.