The New York Mets seem poised for a blockbuster addition or two.

After a surprising run to the National League Championship Series and with about $180 million coming off the payroll ahead of the 2025 season, the Mets could decide to build on their momentum by signing superstar slugger Juan Soto, bringing back homegrown first baseman Pete Alonso or making any number of other notable offseason moves.

But perhaps their greatest priority will be the rotation. After strong comeback seasons from veteran starters Sean Manaea and Luis Severino, the Mets could see both pitchers leave in free agency along with Jose Quintana. As of now, the team has a rotation depth chart of one: Kodai Senga.

But the Mets might just reload their rotation in a big way, with Zachary Rymer of Bleacher Report predicting they will land free-agent ace Corbin Burnes with a seven-year, $210 million contract before the 2025 campaign. Notably, Burnes pitched the best seasons of his career with the Milwaukee Brewers under Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns.

"The Mets are more of a speculative possibility, albeit an obvious one," Rymer clarified. "Their front office is run by former Brewers GM David Stearns, and owner Steve Cohen could have enough for Burnes even if he's able to sign Juan Soto first."

The case for Burnes as this offseason's top pitcher is fairly clear cut. In seven big-league seasons, he has a 3.19 ERA and 1.063 WHIP with four All-Star nods and a Cy Young Award from his time with Stearns and the Brewers. And, in addition to his effectiveness, he's been remarkably durable throughout his career.

"Another thing about Burnes is that he's never been on the IL with an arm injury," Rymer added. "That won't last forever, but it basically makes him a pitching superman in the meantime."

The Mets seem to have a lot of capital to deploy toward blockbuster additions this winter. Their coffers aren't bottomless, but whether or not they land Soto, it seems they will prioritize a frontline starter as well and will have at least one significant contract to hand out.

Burnes could slot in as the ace just ahead of Senga and the Mets might still bring Manaea or Severino back. Even then, their rotation will need a few more arms. But the Mets might be one of the few teams that can add quality as well as quantity this winter.