Early Grades for All of Mets' Offseason Acquisitions

The New York Mets' 2014-2015 offseason was not particularly active, and only a few actual signings and trades ended up occurring. However, the core of the team was already in place, and a few additional pieces were all that was left to add.

The Mets are now 15-7, which is tied for the best record in all of baseball with the Detroit Tigers going into the final day of April. The Mets' core has had a huge role in the team's success, but the new additions have certainly made their contributions as well.

Here are some early grades for the Mets' offseason acquisitions.

LF Michael Cuddyer

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Season Stats: .247/.310/.403, 19 H, 4 2B, 1 3B, 2 HR, 11 RBI, 6 BB, 12 R

Michael Cuddyer was the most notable free-agent signing for the Mets by far this past offseason. So far, his numbers have not been particularly great, but it's only been about one month into the season and there is a lot of baseball still to be played.

Cuddyer was not a particularly big offensive factor over the Mets' 11-game winning streak from April 12-23. Hopefully in the next month or so, his bat will really get going and he will be able to be a more significant presence in the Mets' lineup.

Grade: C

LF John Mayberry

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Season Stats: .167/.250/.444, 3 H, 1 3B, 1 HR, 1 RBI, 2 BB, 2 R

The only other notable free-agent signing the Mets made in the offseason was for John Mayberry Jr., who is now a backup outfielder and first baseman for the team.

Mayberry's appearances off the bench have been limited, with only three hits in just 18 at-bats. Two of those hits, though, have been a triple and home run, respectively. It may be too early to grade Mayberry just based on how small his sample size has been, but he should get more playing time later in the season.

Grade: C-

LHP Jerry Blevins

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Season Stats: 1-0, 0.00 ERA, 7 G, 4 K, 5.0 IP

Jerry Blevins came to the Mets near the end of spring training in a trade with the Nationals for outfielder Matt den Dekker.

Blevins had pitched extremely well in his first seven appearances as a Met until a batted ball off Dee Gordon of the Marlins struck his left forearm. Blevins' forearm got fractured in the process, and he is still on the disabled list. Blevins has yet to allow a run as a Met.

Blevins' injury was a big loss for the Mets, but thankfully, other left-handed relievers such as Sean Gilmartin and Alex Torres have since stepped up in his absence.

LHP Sean Gilmartin

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Season Stats: 0-0, 3.18 ERA, 7 G, 2 ER, 4 H, 3 BB, 5 K, 5.2 IP

The Mets got fellow southpaw Sean Gilmartin in the Rule 5 draft last December. In seven appearances thus far, Gilmartin has pitched well with a 3.18 ERA.

Gilmartin has not really been a primary left-handed relief specialist so far, but he has been good depth in the bullpen. Gilmartin could certainly turn into one of the better Rule 5 picks the Mets have had in recent years.

LHP Alex Torres

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Season Stats: 0-0, 3.68 ERA, 10 G, 3 ER, 3 H, 4 BB, 10 K, 7.1 IP

Since Blevins got hurt, Alex Torres has been the main left-handed relief specialist in the Mets' bullpen. The Mets traded pitching prospect Cory Mazzoni to the Padres for Torres near the end of spring training to add more left-handed relievers to the bullpen.

Torres has been very good this season and has averaged over one strikeout per inning. He will likely continue to be the Mets' primary left-handed specialist while Blevins is on the disabled list.

All statistics shown are courtesy of MLB.com.