Grading each NL East team’s offseason

New York signed former Yankees pitchers Clay Holmes and Frankie Montas to pitch of their rotation. Sounds promising, besides Holmes hasn’t began since his rookie yr in 2018, when he made 4. The Mets additionally retained starter Sean Manaea, who loved a resurgence in 2024, however misplaced Luis Severino to the A’s.

Moreover, New York traded for outfielder Jose Siri, who will seemingly function Harrison Bader’s alternative within the outfield, the place he brings nice protection and velocity. And at last, New York has but to re-sign first baseman Pete Alonso, who, regardless of his flaws, is a franchise cornerstone and in the end makes their lineup higher.

Philadelphia Phillies: B

After successful their first NL East crown since 2011, the Phillies severely underperformed within the postseason and had been eradicated within the NLDS by division rival Mets in 2024. 

Nevertheless, Philadelphia’s entrance workplace nonetheless believes it has the core to win, and due to this fact, solely made minor modifications this offseason by including reliever Jordan Romano, outfielder Max Kepler and starter Jesus Luzardo. These aren’t dangerous strikes per se, however none of them robotically make the Phillies a greater group; every participant is of venture on if they’ll stay wholesome or return to type. 

Furthermore, the Phils lately misplaced All-Star reliever Jeff Hoffman to the Toronto Blue Jays, which leaves a lot to be desired in Philly’s bullpen after Hoffman pitched to a 2.17 ERA throughout 66.1 innings final season. 

Atlanta Braves: C-

With the quantity of accidents the Braves skilled final season, it’s going to be like they’re fielding a brand new group in 2025. Ronald Acuna Jr., Spencer Strider, Austin Riley, Ozzie Albies and Sean Murphy will all be aiming to stay wholesome for the whole yr. 

With that, Atlanta made solely minor strikes this offseason, extending breakout starter Reynaldo Lopez to a three-year, $30M deal, and reliever Aaron Bummer for 2 years and $13M. Former Marlins infielder Bryan De La Cruz additionally joined the Braves on a one-year deal.