What’s next for Mets with deGrom gone?

So how do the Mets pivot from here?

The 34-year-old right-hander was a potential centerpiece of the Mets’ offseason plan, considering they still feature a rotation with multiple holes. But he was not the only top starter available on the open market. In particular, the Mets have already made contact with Justin Verlander, a likely Hall of Famer who, entering his age-40 season, could be amenable to a short-term deal.

One of the Mets’ own free agents, Chris Bassitt, is an option to return.

The Mets will explore those possibilities at the Winter Meetings, which begin Monday in San Diego.