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The buzz that the Mets could trade for Marlins catcher J.T. Realmuto has picked up steam over the last couple of days. But even if they can, should they?

Reflections on the epic Mariners-Mets-Indians 12-player swap during the 2008 Winter Meetings.

That arguably the top two free agents disappeared from the market in a stretch of about 72 hours is a reminder that there are more teams seeking rotation help than there is rotation help available. Let’s look at nine options.

So much of the offseason conversation surrounding the Indians has revolved around the possibility of them trading a starting pitcher. But on Thursday, the club locked in one of its best arms for the long haul. Carlos Carrasco’s extension was extended. The deal the right-hander signed in 2015 that was scheduled to run through 2020 has been replaced by a new extension through 2022 with a club option for 2023. Financial terms of the deal were not immediately available.

Right-hander Nathan Eovaldi has agreed to a deal with the Red Sox, pending a physical, a source tells MLB.com’s Mark Feinsand. MLB Network insider Ken Rosenthal was first to report the agreement.

The Cardinals acquired first baseman Paul Goldschmidt from the D-Backs for right-handed pitcher Luke Weaver, catcher Carson Kelly, infielder Andrew Young and a 2019 Competitive Balance Round B draft pick on Wednesday.

The Mets are maintaining dialogue with the Marlins on J.T. Realmuto, according to multiple sources, using big league talent as a lure. No trade appeared imminent as of Tuesday night, and one source called the speculation “just talk.” But the New York Post reported that the Mets are “seriously considering” trading outfielder Brandon Nimmo to acquire the All-Star catcher.

What does the starting-pitching market look like now that Patrick Corbin has made his move to Washington? Here’s a look at five of the top starters available and our best guesses as to where they might wind up.

Free-agent left-hander Patrick Corbin has agreed to a six-year deal with the Nationals, sources told MLB.com’s Jon Paul Morosi on Tuesday afternoon. The Washington Post’s Chelsea Janes was first to report the agreement, which the club has not confirmed.