Luis Severino Landing Spots: 3 potential destinations for 2x All-Star free agent after solid bounce back season with Mets
It could be an interesting offseason for Luis Severino. The veteran pitcher enjoyed a strong bounce back season for the New York Mets, posting an 11-7 record with a 3.91 ERA and 161 strikeouts over 182.0 innings of work. Not only did he put up strong numbers, but he also managed to stay healthy, throwing the most innings since 2018.
After his strong year, the New York Mets extended a qualifying offer to Luis Severino for the 2025 season valued at $21.05 million. While Severino may decide to cash in on that offer, he could also look at the open market to land a longer-term deal.
He has until Nov. 19 to decide whether to accept or decline the qualifying offer. If he declines, he should draw plenty of interest from teams around the league looking to bolster their pitching rotations. If he were to join any other team, they would have to forfeit a draft pick as part of the qualifying offer.
Here's a look at 3 potential landing spots for Luis Severino in free agency
#1 - New York Mets
A return to the New York Mets could be in the best interest of both parties. While Severino would likely prefer to sign an extension with multiple seasons included, he can simply accept the qualifying offer.
Although he has struggled with his health throughout his career, at 30-years-old, Severino should have plenty of life left in his arm, making him a piece for the Mets beyond only 2025. Since his lone season with the Mets was one of the best he has had in recent seasons, sticking with a World Series contender might be a good idea.
#2 - San Francisco Giants
The San Francisco Giants are expected to be busy this offseason, with the team linked to several free agents and trade targets such as Luis Robert Jr. and Juan Soto. That being said, pitching will also be an area that the Giants must address, especially after Blake Snell opted out of his contract with the team.
Enter Luis Severino, who could be a solid free agent target for the team heading into 2025. The veteran pitcher could be a valuable piece for the Giants' rotation moving forward and a more affordable option than some of the biggest stars on the open market.
#3 - Baltimore Orioles
The Baltimore Orioles are another contender looking to bolster their pitching rotation this offseason. They could be another intriguing landing spot for Severino as the Orioles will again be considered a World Series contender in 2025, and he would find himself with a prominent role in the rotation.
From the Baltimore Orioles perspective, the club almost has too many top prospects at this point, so losing any potential draft pick might not be too costly for the franchise. Luis Severino joining the O's could be a massive win for both parties.