New York Mets GM Billy Eppler signs 27 international free agents with long-term success in mind

A grounds crew member paints the Mets logo on the field during the 84th MLB All-Star Game on July 16, 2013 at Citi Field in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City.

The New York Mets have cashed in hard this offseason, and it doesn’t look like they’re slowing down anytime soon.

Yesterday, the Metropolitans announced the signing of 27 international free agents during the 2023 international signing period, time given to every MLB team to poach international rookie talent.

While a fair share of these international players is unknown to the American public, youth is always welcome in the league. This is all a part of New York Mets General Manager Billy Eppler’s bigger plan of seeking “long-term success” rather than shadows of brilliance every now and then.

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"The Mets officially announced the signing of 27 international free agents yesterday." - Jacob Resnick, Twitter

Eppler reaffirmed the organization's strategy to invest in youth and give them a go in the big leagues.

“Today is an important part for our organization’s continued strategy of long-term success … I can’t wait for these players to start their journey to the big leagues,” Epler was quoted saying.

This historic offseason has seen them add Justin Verlander, Jose Quintana, Kodai Senga, Omar Narvaez, Jose Peraza, and David Robertson, while also re-signing Edwin Diaz, Brandon Nimmo, and Adam Ottavino.

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"The Mets are making moves this free agency" - FOX Sports: MLB, Twitter

Credit must be given to New York Mets owner Steve Cohen. Under him, the team has new vigor and is definitely not shy about dishing out massive contracts to attract talent.

New York Mets interested in signing Andrew McCutchen

The Mets' busy offseason is not yet over, as the team is still on the lookout for a fourth outfielder and has recently turned its focus towards Andrew McCutchen, according to The Post’s Jon Heyman.

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"Mets considering Andrew McCutchen among 4th OF options" - Jon Heyman, Twitter

While it is still unclear if the deal will go through, and if McCutchen is even interested in the role of a spare outfielder, it would be interesting to see him slide into this star-studded New York Mets lineup.

McCutchen, 36, is coming off an inconsistent season with the Brewers and has lost some of that fire since he was a five-time All-Star with the Pirates.

Edited by SO