
Following a 2026 season where their relief corps finished with a 3.76 ERA and ranked tenth in the majors, the Mets must evaluate both internal and external solutions to reconstruct their bullpen for 2027. While leadership secured high performance despite multiple midseason trades, key decisions remain regarding who will handle closing duties and how pitchers returning from injuries will factor into the mix.
Projected Opening Day locks include Devin Williams, Daniel Duarte, Austin Warren, and Nate Lavender, alongside potential contributors like Reed Garrett and Dedniel Núñez. Meanwhile, Kodai Senga presents a significant variable as the front office weighs his desire to start against his effectiveness in a relief role.

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