The New York Mets should consider signing three free-agent pitchers to minor league contracts to join Brent Honeywell in providing organizational depth and potential upside. One intriguing option is Zack Godley, a former Arizona Diamondbacks starter with experience as both a starter and reliever. While injuries have limited his effectiveness in recent years, Godley’s sinker-curveball mix could make him a valuable depth piece. If he regains his form in Triple-A, he could be a useful call-up option for spot starts or long relief.
Another smart addition would be Chase Anderson, a veteran right-hander with extensive major league experience. Anderson has bounced around multiple teams, but he remains capable of eating innings and providing stability for a rotation in need of depth. His ability to work as a swingman could be valuable for a Mets team that has dealt with pitching injuries in recent years. A strong performance in Syracuse (Triple-A) could make him one of the first options if the big league rotation suffers setbacks.
Finally, the Mets could take a flier on José Ureña, a hard-throwing right-hander with starting experience. Ureña has struggled with consistency, but his velocity and durability make him an intriguing depth piece. If he can refine his command and generate more ground balls, he could become a viable emergency starter or middle reliever. Signing Ureña to a minor league deal would give the Mets another experienced arm
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