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The New York Mets, while committing significant dollars to hitters and pitching, continue to tweak their roster, indicated by the acquisition of Shawn Manaea, who had a positive finish to his last season.
Emerging Storylines
The off-season has also driven conversations around teams looking to fill gaps left by significant departures or struggling spots. The Baltimore Orioles are under pressure to make moves as they have yet to sign major free agents and seem to be trailing behind in the competition for significant talent. Such strategic decisions will likely shape the narrative heading into spring training.