The New York Mets have made their first significant move of the offseason on Friday afternoon.
New York re-signed right-hander Robert Stock to a one-year major-league deal after the veteran made a handful of appearances with the club during the second half of last year.
This move perhaps signals that the Mets are looking to add a veteran presence to their pitching staff to go along with their three young starting pitchers: Nolan McLean, Christian Scott, and Zac Thornton.
While the Mets, without question, need to beef up their pitching staff after another disappointing season, what grade should we give the Amazins for this deal?
The Mets giving Stock a major league deal says a lot. The 36-year-old appeared in only eight games (seven starts) last season, logging just a 5.93 ERA over 30.1 innings. Those stats alone are one reason why this signing deserves only a C+.
Stock also missed the first five months of the year after undergoing thoracic outlet surgery. Despite returning to the major leagues in 2026, his health is a major question heading into the 2027 season. However, if you want to look at this signing on the bright side, Stock showed promising signs that he can still be effect...