The Mets must overhaul their rotation with an anchor outside the organization, plus a reliable innings eater to stabilize the staff around a rising group of arms. Reclamation-era fixes are out; the plan hinges on either a strategic trade or a selective free-agent pickup, with Mitch Keller surfaced as a realistic target from Pitt’s depth chart. Free-agent hesitancy persists, and the Mets will weigh Manaea, and a potential move for Zach Gallen, against internal options like Senga, McClain, and Sangha. Quick, decisive winter moves are stressed to avoid another season of bullpen-heavy innings.

Durability and depth drive the discussion: three Mets pitchers reaching 100+ innings this year contrast with the 192-inning benchmark the Astros leaned on, underscoring the need for reliable starts deep into games. The front office must balance cost, control, and ceiling as they map out a rotation that can eat innings, keep the bullpen fresh, and give the young arms a realistic path to growth next season.

Kyle Tucker and Yordan Alvarez anchor a decisive final-week cull as health and upside collide with win-now urgency. The episode maps out reddraft cuts and keeper moves, highlighting Westburg, Vientos, Nola, Woodruff, Mizorowski, Ober, and Kelly as targets to drop or bench while weighing long-term value against short-term viability. It’s a sharp, numbers-forward guide for champions chasing last-week scoring and dynasty upside alike.

Beyond the obvious name drops, the discussion dives into pitcher risk, upside relievers, and the value of chasing younger talent in keeper leagues. The crew balances countdowns, matchups, and injury recency to map a clear path through the season’s finale, helping fantasy managers maximize returns in a week that can define titles.

Yordan Alvarez landed on the IL with a left ankle sprain, sidelining him for the final week and nudging fantasy rosters toward quick, sharp replacements. The show flagges a crowded waiver pool: Spencer Steer, Dylan Cruz, and Chandler Simpson are highlighted as solid sleeper options while pitching pivots loom with several starters on the IL. Injuries ripple across the league as teams weigh playoff plans and stretch the end-of-season rotations.

Emmet Sheehan’s late-season surge for the Dodgers makes him a must-watch, while Parker Messick and Bubba Chandler offer deep-league flex options with encouraging limits. Xander Bogaerts’ return steadies SDP’s infield, Shohei Ohtani and Ronald Acuña Jr. pace a potent offensive week, and a 4040 pace from Elly De La Cruz and Juan Soto adds to the weekend’s fantasy fireworks. The finale shapes up as a true test of depth across rosters.