
Mets weigh defense-first path as Tucker rumors swirl
The Mets are reportedly pursuing Kyle Tucker on a multi-year, high-dollar deal to bolster offense while defense remains a concern, potentially requiring position tweaks between Tucker and Soto; the piece also covers Red Sox options (Hoerner or Marte), Arenado trade dynamics with the Diamondbacks and Padres, and a possible return of Goldschmidt to Arizona, highlighting a winter of balancing payroll, offense, and defense across MLB.













