That’s a great step to improving the defense, but the Mets need to address their pitching staff in the winter. There are plenty of solid free agents available, but if New York doesn’t want to waste a draft pick or trade for an elite pitcher, they can sign the next best Japanese pitcher after he was posted last week.

The New York Mets need to do everything in their power to win the free agency sweepstakes for star closer Edwin Diaz.