The New York Mets have their sights set on a huge season after signing major free-agent prize Juan Soto in the offseason. New York made it to the National League Championship Series last year, but the team fell to the eventual World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers.

As Schoenfield notes, Estevez would likely not be the closer with the Mets. They already have Diaz at the back end of their bullpen, but a two-headed monster featuring him and Estevez would give teams fits at the end of games and make the Mets' bullpen quite stout.

Right-hander Carlos Estevez remains a free agent after a strong 2024 season. Philadelphia already lost Jeff Hoffman to the Toronto Blue Jays, but David Schoenfield of ESPN believes that a reunion with the All-Star closer could still be on the table.

All-Star reliever Jeff Hoffman left in free agency, agreeing to a deal with the Toronto Blue Jays. He wasn’t the only key bullpen arm to hit the market, as Carlos Estevez, whom they acquired from the Los Angeles Angels ahead of the trade deadline last July, was also a free agent.

Aside from Minter, the Mets are set to enter spring training with Edwin Diaz, Reed Garrett, Dedniel Nunez, Jose Butto (provided he is not considered for starting duty) and Sean Reid-Foley as the top returning relief options. Huascar Brazoban and lefty Danny Young are others returning who could compete for jobs.

Somewhat quietly, the Dodgers have become a powerhouse. The defending World Series champions will be even better in 2025 and that's bad news for the rest of baseball, particularly for NL contenders like the Phillies who have been trying to get over the hump for a few years now.

Philadelphia Phillies shortstop Edmundo Sosa (33) runs to first base on a single against the New York Mets during the eighth inning of Game 3 of the National League baseball playoff series against the New York Mets, Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

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The New York Mets filled out their depth chart this offseason with plenty of new additions. There is still plenty of time for them to add new players, but if th

The New York Mets have made several additions to their 2025 starting rotation. Could they be eyeing one more big splash by trading for Luis Castillo?

Ilya Sorokin made 24 saves to help the New York Islanders win their sixth straight game, 3-0 against the Philadelphia Flyers at Wells Fargo Center on Thursday. Ivan Fedotov made 25 saves for Philadelphia (23-24-6),