History could be repeating itself this winter. We all remember what happened last year, when the New York Mets plucked All-Star outfielder Juan Soto from the New York Yankees by signing him to that 15-year, $765 million contract.
It’s possible the Mets might have their eyes on another Yankees outfielder this offseason. But it’s not who you might be thinking.
The Yankees are poised to lose Cody Bellinger, who’s expected to opt out of his contract and test the open market. But there’s no doubting Trent Grisham’s status, who heads into free agency after slugging a career-high 34 home runs.
Market Analysis
MLB.com’s Mark Feinsand says the Mets, Texas Rangers and Kansas City Royals are potential fits for Grisham, who he ranks as the No. 13 free agent.
“Essentially an afterthought in the trade that sent Juan Soto from the Padres to the Yankees before the 2024 season, Grisham wound up being a key bat in replacing Soto’s production in New York’s 2025 lineup,” Feinsand notes. “Grisham belted 34 home runs — double his previous high — while setting career bests in RBIs (74), OPS (.811) and OPS+ (125). Grisham also ranked near the top of the league in walk percentage (96th percentile) and chase percentage (99th) and posting a career-best 3.5 bWAR.
