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If the Mets aim to keep pace, they need to bolster their roster, particularly the pitching staff. While the current rotation features promising talent, the question is whether it can hold up against the best teams in the National League.

The Ripple Effect of Burns' Signing

Burns' signing is likely to have ramifications throughout the free agent market, particularly impacting other Scott Boras clients like Pete Alonso and Alex Bregman. Other teams, such as the San Francisco Giants and the Toronto Blue Jays, might pivot their strategies now that a premier pitcher has found a home.