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Mets now have to make a cut to their 40-man roster

The Mets will need to remove a player from their 40-man roster due to recent acquisitions.

Holdover pitchers are most at risk of losing their roster spot. [ more ]

New York Post

Luis Guillorme signs one-year-contract with Braves after Mets non-tender

Former Mets infielder Luis Guillorme has signed a one-year deal with the Atlanta Braves after being non-tendered by the Mets.

Guillorme will provide depth to the Braves' loaded infield.

The Braves have made several significant moves, including acquiring Chris Sale and extending him for two years and $38 million. [ more ]

New York Post

Mets' underwhelming offseason has left David Stearns with work to do

The Mets still have several holes to fill before the start of the season.

They have been unable to land any big names in free agency so far. [ more ]

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Mets, Yankees Among Teams With Interest In Gio Urshela

The Mets and Yankees are interested in Gio Urshela as a potential third baseman.

Urshela has been an above-average infielder both offensively and defensively over the past five seasons. [ more ]

Mets360

Mets sign Sean Manaea to fill out rotation

The New York Mets signed lefty starter Sean Manaea to a two-year, $28 million contract.

Manaea adds depth and options to the Mets' rotation. [ more ]

Mets360

Poll: Would you rather the Mets have Lucas Giolito or Sean Manaea's deal this offseason?

Sean Manaea signs a 2/$28 deal with the Mets with an opt out after the first season.

Manaea had a rough start to the 2023 season but performed well as a reliever and in his last four starts. [ more ]

New York Post

Sean Manaea's sweeper success adds promising arm to Mets rotation

The Mets have signed left-handed pitcher Sean Manaea to a two-year contract worth $28 million.

Manaea saw an increase in velocity and had success with a new pitch last season, and the Mets are hoping he can have a strong season or two for the club. [ more ]

New York Post

Mets sign Sean Manaea to two-year, $28M deal

The New York Mets have agreed to a $28 million, two-year deal with left-handed pitcher Sean Manaea.

The deal includes a player opt-out after the 2024 season. [ more ]

MLB Trade Rumors

Mets In Agreement On Two-Year Deal With Sean Manaea

The New York Mets have agreed to a two-year deal worth $28MM guaranteed with left-hander Sean Manaea.

The deal includes an opt-out for Manaea following the 2024 season. [ more ]

New York Post

Mets join Yankees in Dylan Cease trade sweepstakes

The Mets are considering White Sox starter Dylan Cease as a trade option to fill out their rotation.

The Mets are also monitoring lefty free agents Sean Manaea and Hyun-jin Ryu, as well as Japanese free agent Shota Imanaga. [ more ]

Mets battling Yankees for ace trade | Here's the asking price

The New York Mets are interested in Chicago White Sox pitcher Dylan Cease and have checked in on his availability.

The Mets would consider the White Sox's asking price of three premium prospects for Cease because he is not a one-season rental. [ more ]

MLB Trade Rumors

Mets To Sign Harrison Bader

The New York Mets are signing outfielder Harrison Bader to a one-year deal worth approximately $10MM.

Bader is known for his elite defense but has had mixed results as a hitter and has struggled with injuries. [ more ]

Mets360

Taking stock of the Mets' offseason so far after the Harrison Bader signing

Harrison Bader's one-year deal adds $10.5 million to the Mets' payroll.

The Mets have made several additions to their roster this offseason, spending over $36 million on players. [ more ]

Mets360

Mets sign OF Harrison Bader to a one-year deal

Harrison Bader signed a one-year, $10.5 million contract with the New York Mets.

Bader is known for his defense, speed, and playoff performance. [ more ]

New York Post

Mets signing ex-Yankee Harrison Bader to $10.5 million contract

Harrison Bader signed a one-year, $10.5 million contract with the New York Mets.

Bader is known for his premium defense in center field but struggled offensively in the previous season. [ more ]

Mets360

Why signing J.D. Martinez should be the Mets' first priority in 2024

The New York Mets should prioritize signing J.D. Martinez as a free agent to bolster their Designated Hitter spot.

Martinez would provide a much-needed power boost to the Mets' DH position and comes at a potentially more affordable cost compared to other options. [ more ]

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LA Dodgers

J.D. Martinez Rumors: Mets & Angels Among Interested Teams

The Los Angeles Dodgers signed J.D. Martinez on a one-year contract to be their everyday designated hitter.

Martinez had a successful season with the Dodgers but is now a free agent and attracting interest from teams like the New York Mets and Los Angeles Angels. [ more ]

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Faithandfearinflushing

Welcome, THB Class of 2023!

The author is reflecting on the horrible 2023 season for the New York Mets.

The author discusses the tradition of The Holy Books, which contain a baseball card for every Mets player in history. [ more ]

Mets360

A history of the revolving door at third base from Felix Mantilla to Wayne Garrett

The New York Mets have had a long history of struggling to find a consistent third baseman.

They have gone through multiple players, often trading valuable prospects, in search of a solution. [ more ]

New York Post

Intricate David Stearns plan in play with Mets' short-term pitching deals

The Mets' starting pitcher additions this offseason are focused on stability and potential upside.

The Mets are prioritizing the 2024 season while also planning for the future. [ more ]

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Mets' 2024 projected rotation after Sean Manaea signing | amNewYork

David Stearns is taking a different approach to building the Mets' starting rotation compared to the previous winter.

Kodai Senga and Jose Quintana are projected to be part of the Mets' rotation for the 2024 season. [ more ]

New York Post

Mets continue to add ex-Yankees with Diego Castillo claim

The New York Mets claimed infielder Diego Castillo off waivers from the Arizona Diamondbacks.

The addition of Castillo brings the Mets' 40-man roster to 39 players. [ more ]

New York Post

Mets open to trading catcher Omar Narvaez after Francisco Alvarez's emergence

The Mets have indicated they are open to trading Omar Narvaez.

Narvaez expressed openness to a trade if it meant more playing time. [ more ]

Dodger Blue

LA Dodgers

2023 Los Angeles Dodgers Player Reviews: Tyson Miller

Tyson Miller was traded from the Milwaukee Brewers to the Los Angeles Dodgers

Miller had various stints with the Dodgers, Brewers, and Mets during the 2023 season [ more ]

Yahoo Sports

Chicago White Sox

Mets expressing interest in trading for Dylan Cease: report

The Mets are interested in trading for White Sox pitcher Dylan Cease to strengthen their rotation.

Cease is under team control through 2025 and could provide a bounce back in performance in the upcoming season. [ more ]

Yahoo Sports

Chicago White Sox

Pros and Cons: Should Mets sign Lucas Giolito?

The Mets are looking for pitchers in the free-agent bargain aisle and are interested in Lucas Giolito.

Giolito's performance has declined in the past two seasons, but he showed promise in the first half of the 2021 season. [ more ]

MLB Trade Rumors

Chicago Cubs

Mets Showing Interest In Various Starting Pitchers

The Mets are considering several pitchers, including Hyun Jin Ryu, Sean Manaea, Shota Imanaga, Dylan Cease, and Brandon Woodruff, to upgrade their rotation.

The Mets have already made moves to bolster their rotation, but are still looking to add one more arm. [ more ]

MLB Trade Rumors

Mets Indicating Willingness To Trade Omar Narvaez

The Mets are open to trading catcher Omar Narvaez.

They would likely have to pay down some of his contract to facilitate a move. [ more ]

New York Post

Mets' Ronny Mauricio has knee surgery, likely to miss 2024 season

Ronny Mauricio underwent surgery to repair a torn ACL in his right knee and the best-case timeline for his return is September.

The Mets may have to seek external options, such as Gio Urshela or Justin Turner, to fill the starting third base position in spring training. [ more ]

Mets360

Do long-term contracts ever work out for the Mets? The Pete Alonso question

Pete Alonso's future with the Mets is a difficult question as the team considers extending his contract.

Despite his impressive power numbers and performance, some question whether it makes sense to lock Alonso up for a long-term and expensive contract. [ more ]

Mets360

Knock out a resolution early and come write about the Mets!

Writers are required to submit at least one article per month.

Articles should be at least 750 words long. [ more ]

Faithandfearinflushing

Lousy Seasons, Redeeming Features

The author is presenting a list of their favorite New York Mets seasons from least favorite to most favorite.

They are including a commentary on each season, highlighting something positive about even the worst seasons. [ more ]

Mets360

The Mets' overlooked offensive performance in the final 45 games of 2023

The Mets had a strong month in July with a 14-9 record and improved pitching rotation

The Mets finished the season with a 23-22 record, with the offense finally showing some life [ more ]

New York Post

Where, and why, the Mets are looking to have a smaller payroll next season

The Mets' payroll for 2024 is expected to be around $300 million, ranking among the highest in MLB.

Pete Alonso may receive a significant salary bump this year if the Mets agree on a long-term deal. [ more ]

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Boston Red Sox

MLB Rumors: Red Sox Beat Out This Team To Sign Lucas Giolito

The Boston Red Sox signed All-Star pitcher Lucas Giolito, upgrading their pitching staff.

The Red Sox beat out the New York Mets in signing Giolito, who was a top target for both teams. [ more ]

New York Post

Red Sox land Lucas Giolito on two-year, $38.5M contract after Mets had strong interest

Another rotation option for the Mets is now off the board.

Mets360

For the Mets, what's wrong with being average?

When you evaluate why some baseball teams seem to thrive, you generally look for some standout performances from their front line starters, shut down relievers, some very strong home run and RBI bats in the lineup, and some players whose defense prevents opposing runners from scoring.

Mets360

The case for acquiring Jordan Montgomery

The New York Mets will focus on acquiring other free agent pitchers after missing out on Yoshinobu Yamamoto.

Jordan Montgomery is one of the top starters available in the free agent market and would be a good fit for the Mets. [ more ]

Mets360

Wednesday catch-all thread (12/27/23)

Mitch Garver, who would have been a great fit as a designated hitter/emergency catcher, signs a 2/$24 deal which essentially values him as a 3-WAR player over the life of his contract.

New York Post

Mets showing strong interest in Lucas Giolito as they mull Plan B free agency options

Kodai Senga showed last season that he's capable of leading a rotation, a positive development for the Mets given that the Japanese right-hander might need to wear that "ace" label in 2024.

Mets360

Merry Christmas, ya filthy animals!

After three years of Steve Cohen owning the Mets and splashing money around once free agency opened up, the Mets so far this offseason did not make the headlines for free agent signings they had in the previous years.

MLB Trade Rumors

Mets Sign Chad Smith To Minor League Contract

The Mets signed reliever to a minor league contract over the weekend, according to the Associated Press.He'll be in MLB camp as a non-roster Spring Training invitee.

WSJ

The Mets Aren't Even Good at Being Rich

Despite having the richest owner in the game, the team has whiffed on the two biggest free agents of the offseason

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New York Yankees

Around the Empire: Yankees news - 12/25/23

A very Merry Christmas to everyone celebrating today!

New York Post