Carlos Carrasco has visited several different countries this offseason, including a stop in Qatar to watch soccer’s World Cup.
. But Carrasco certainly understands the business side of the game.
Carrasco, who turns 36 in March, pitched to a 3.97 ERA in 29 starts for the Mets last season and pencils in as the fifth starter behind Max Scherzer, Verlander, Quintana and Senga. But the Mets could also deal Carrasco and give a younger arm such as Tylor Megill or David Peterson a full-time shot in the rotation next season. Or the Mets could look toward the free-agent or trade market for another arm that would be a potential upgrade.
Carrasco’s teammate Daniel Vogelbach participated in the Holiday Shopping Spree and indicated he was disappointed deGrom departed — the ace received a five-year deal worth $185 million from the Rangers — but it was reassuring the Mets had a backup plan in Verlander, a three-time Cy Young award winner.
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