The New York Mets are currently in the early stages of MLB free agency, looking to add to their team after another disappointing season in 2026. New York needs help in several areas of the roster this offseason, including the pitching staff, which struggled with injuries and overall inconsistency this past year.

Now, a new report has emerged that could see the Mets reunite with a familiar face who previously had success with them.

“Mets have checked in with Brooks Raley, according to a person familiar with the situation. Other teams interested, but makes sense to explore for New York given they need to rebuild and his success there,” reported MLB insider Chelsea Janes of SNY on X, formerly Twitter.

Raley joined the Mets in 2022 when he was traded there and had considerable success, especially last season, when he recorded a 1.96 ERA. However, the Mets ended up trading him in August to the divisional rival Philadelphia Phillies in exchange for Luke Gabrysh and John Spikerman.

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It's unclear how much Raley has left in the tank at the age of 38, but clearly, the Mets were encouraged by what they saw from the veteran last season before his departure and would be interested in running it back.

Meanwhile, the Mets have been heavily linked to the biggest name on the market this year, ace Tarik Skubal, who was traded from the Detroit Tigers to the Los Angeles Dodgers this past year and is now a free agent. New York has shown a willingness to outspend the competition for big-name players over the years, and adding Skubal might just be what the Mets need to finally get into the contender discussion in the NL.