As Schoenfield notes, Estevez would likely not be the closer with the Mets. They already have Diaz at the back end of their bullpen, but a two-headed monster featuring him and Estevez would give teams fits at the end of games and make the Mets' bullpen quite stout.

The Phillies will return with veteran stars like Bryce Harper, Zack Wheeler and Trea Turner leading the team. Their most significant offseason moves to date include the addition of oft-injured pitchers Jordan Romano and Jesús Luzardo, while setup man Jeff Hoffman has departed for a new deal with the Toronto Blue Jays.

Aside from Minter, the Mets are set to enter spring training with Edwin Diaz, Reed Garrett, Dedniel Nunez, Jose Butto (provided he is not considered for starting duty) and Sean Reid-Foley as the top returning relief options. Huascar Brazoban and lefty Danny Young are others returning who could compete for jobs.

All-Star reliever Jeff Hoffman left in free agency, agreeing to a deal with the Toronto Blue Jays. He wasn’t the only key bullpen arm to hit the market, as Carlos Estevez, whom they acquired from the Los Angeles Angels ahead of the trade deadline last July, was also a free agent.

Philadelphia Phillies shortstop Edmundo Sosa (33) runs to first base on a single against the New York Mets during the eighth inning of Game 3 of the National League baseball playoff series against the New York Mets, Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

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The Philadelphia Phillies attempted to bolster the bullpen ahead of the trade deadline this past summer. Philadelphia knew it needed to bolster its bullpen throughout the 2024 campaign and went out and acquired Carlos Estévez from the Los Angeles Angels. He was an All-Star in 2023 and had an even better 2024 season.