"With their starting rotation problems still unresolved, the Mets are still in on free-agent starting pitcher Framber Valdez, even if more penalties come with it. Will Sammon of The Athletic first reported that New York maintained its interest in the southpaw ace, who rose to stardom with the Houston Astros, even if that means that they would lose their third and sixth-highest selections in the 2026 MLB Draft."
"Valdez has been a steady, top-tier starter over the past four seasons, which is something the Mets desperately need to pair with Nolan McLean. The 32-year-old has a 3.20 ERA and averaged 180.2 innings pitched with 175 strikeouts over the last five seasons. Ranger Suarez, whom the Mets were in on before he signed with the Boston Red Sox, has helped set the market for Valdez's next deal."
The New York Mets remain interested in signing left-hander Framber Valdez even if doing so costs their third- and sixth-highest 2026 draft selections. The team already surrendered its second- and fifth-highest picks after signing Bo Bichette, and both players carried qualifying offers that trigger draft compensation. Valdez has posted a 3.20 ERA while averaging roughly 180.2 innings and 175 strikeouts across recent seasons, offering frontline stability. Ranger Suarez’s five-year, $130 million deal has helped set the market. Mets president David Stearns prefers shorter-term contracts for veteran starting pitchers while the club seeks rotation upgrades.
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