The New York Mets are finishing an offseason that many fans disagree with, but one former GM predicts them to win their division.

As noted above, the Diamondbacks are one of the teams tracking France. They also have some degree of interest in Carlos Santana, per 98.7 FM. Currently, the D-backs are projected to use Pavin Smith as their most-days first baseman.

They gave up solid value to obtain CF Luis Robert Jr. from the White Sox and RHPs Freddy Peralta and Tobias Myers from the Brewers, but their 2026 club is better for it.

“President of baseball operations David Stearns has never been one to give long-term deals to starting pitchers, but if Framber Valdez becomes open to a short-term deal with opt-outs, he could become an appealing option for the Mets.”

Meet the new Mets. The New York Mets’ roster makeover is all but complete. There is always a chance president of baseball operations David Stearns will make more moves. But the player position group appears mostly set, and the pitching staff looks similarly close to ready for spring training.

This is the second part of a five-part Around the Horn series detailing the Mets’ roster heading into 2026. Next up: Bullpen.

The New York Mets cut ties with a former first-round pick who has now played for seven major league organizations.

In a matter of 24 hours, the club introduced free-agent signing Bo Bichette and traded for Luis Robert Jr. and Freddy Peralta.