The New York Mets have a long list of needs entering this offseason, including a frontline starter, a new first baseman , and back-end bullpen depth.

And while addressing those needs should be near the top of David Stearns' offseason priority list , there's one more roster hole that deserves attention: a right-handed hitting outfielder.

Acquiring a fourth outfielder may not seem like a major priority, but it becomes more important when examining how the Mets' roster is currently constructed.

If New York moves on from Mark Vientos this winter , as many fans expect, its bench would consist of Brett Baty, Jared Young, and Luis Torrens.

It's a solid group, but there's just one problem: none excel against left-handed pitching, an area where the Mets ranked in the bottom 10 in OPS (.688) across the majors last season.

That makes the final roster spot, which will go to a fourth outfielder, particularly important.

Of the available options in free agency, one familiar face stands out: Tyrone Taylor.

Why the…