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The New York Mets are expected to be in the mix for some of the top outfielders in baseball this winter on the free-agent market.
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementStill, there’s also a possibility that they go the platoon route and bring in a right-handed hitter who can swing the bat at a very high level against left-handed pitching. Former New York Yankees youngster Rob Refsnyder, who was with the team from 2015 to 2017, completely fits that mold.
When looking at five under-the-radar free agents for the Mets to pursue in free agency, SNY recently linked Refsnyder to the Mets, noting that if they plan to bring up Carson Benge, it could result in them looking for a platoon bat like Refsnyder.
“After the trade of Brandon Nimmo, the Mets have two holes in the outfield that need to be filled. One of the candidates is Mets No. 2 prospect Carson Benge. The left-handed hitting Benge improved against left-handed pitching as the 2025 campaign wore on. He ultimately hit .232 with a .733 OPS against southpaws, but it is not abnormal for a young player to have platoon splits. However, it could be in the Mets' best interest to pair Benge with a right-handed hitter, at least early in his career. There are few hitters in baseball that hit left-handed pitching the way the 35-year-old Refsnyder does,” Joe DeMayo wrote.
Refsnyder had a very good season with the Boston Red Sox, finishing with a .269 average in 182 at-bats. Considering he’s one of the best right-handed hitters against left-handed pitchers in baseball, he wouldn’t be the worst option.
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