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Meet the Mets Though Jorge Polanco has very little live game experience at first base (where he is expected to play for the Mets), over two months starting in the middle of June, Polanco worked out at first base several times before games, spending time with Mariners infield coach Perry Hill and bench coach Manny […]
According to a story initially broken by Francys Romero and since confirmed by multiple industry sources, Dominican shortstop Wandy Asigen will be signing with the Mets when the 2026 international free agent signing period begins on January 15th. Considered one of the premier talents available in the 2026 international free agent class, listed at four […]
Meet the Mets Worried that the Mets will be spending less money on payroll in 2026? Steve Cohen loudly and publicly refuted those suggestions yesterday. The Mets remain interested in acquiring more pitching help and another bat this offseason. The Defector’s David Roth meditated about the changing of the guard that has occurred with the […]
Meet the Mets The Mets held their annual holiday party yesterday at Citi Field. Clay Holmes served as Santa Claus, while a trio of young Mets hurlers—Nolan McLean, Brandon Sproat, and Jonah Tong—were the elves. Tong reiterated that he loves being a Mets, saying, “It’s truly one of the coolest things I’ve ever done in […]
In the Mets’ quest to remake the bullpen after the utter disaster it was in 2024, they signed Devin Williams, former Yankees reliever who had a down season after years of excellence, looking to bring him back to his former glory. And after that signing, and their 2024 signing of Clay Holmes, another former Yankees […]
There’s something about baseball and fatherhood.* *I know this is extraordinarily early to put a caveat in a piece like this, but I want to acknowledge two things up front. First of all, saying ’there’s something about baseball and fatherhood’ does not exclude nor negate all the other wonderful ways that folks get into baseball […]
Meet the Mets The Mets are reportedly signing former-Yankee Luke Weaver to a two-year deal worth $22 million. Weaver should help solidify the back end of the bullpen along with Devin Williams. They also claimed catcher Drew Romo off waivers, and DFA-ed Brandon Waddell as the cooresponding move. Both Nolan McLean and Clay Holmes will […]
The Mets have claimed catcher Drew Romo off of waivers from the Orioles. Romo, a former first round pick and top prospect, was claimed by the Orioles off waivers earlier this offseason but couldn’t survive the churn on their 40-man. Now he gets a chance to stick things out on the back of the Mets […]
Just over seven years ago, the Mets and the Mariners pulled off a blockbuster trade during the 2018 Winter Meetings. New York sent first-round picks Jarred Kelenic and Justin Dunn, alongside outfielder Jay Bruce, relief pitchers Anthony Swarzak and Gerson Bautista to Seattle in exchange for second baseman Robinson Canó and closer Edwin Díaz. At […]
The Mets are working toward a deal with free agent reliever Luke Weaver, according to reporting by Joel Sherman of the New York Post. Once finalized, the deal will be for two years and $22 million. The terms with Weaver are the same as the Phillies agreed to with fellow starter-turned-reliever Brad Keller earlier today. […]
Meet the Mets Part of Edwin Díaz’s decision to go with the Dodgers was the Mets’ refusal to meet some of his contract demands. And now, after the historic collapse and the losses of Díaz and Alonso, David Stearns is taking the chance to remake the Mets. The Mets are reportedly very interested in free […]
According to MLB.com’s Mark Feinsand, the Mets are “very in” on free agent outfielder Cody Bellinger. The nine-year veteran, who won the 2017 NL Rookie of the Year Award and 2019 NL MVP Award, spent last season in the Bronx with the Yankees, who remain interested in retaining him as well. Bellinger finished last season […]
It wasn’t necessarily a splash move, but the Mets made their first foray into the offensive side of free agency over the weekend, signing Jorge Polanco to a two-year, $40M deal. Originally signed as in IFA by the Twins in 2009 (bet you feel old now huh?), Polanco debuted with Minnesota very briefly in 2014 […]
Meet the Mets The Mets signed outfielder Cristian Pache to a minor league deal with an invitation to spring training. Mike Petriello analyzed all the key numbers that are behind Jorge Polanco’s resurgence in 2024. Anthony DiComo offered one final look back as the Mets move forward without Pete Alonso, Brandon Nimmo, and Edwin Díaz. […]
The Mets bolstered their outfield depth and defense today by adding outfielder Cristian Pache to a minor league contract. Pache, who last played in the majors in 2024, has played for the Braves, Athletics, Phillies, Orioles, and Marlins. The contract also includes an invitation to major league spring training. Pache is a defensive specialist with […]
Over the weekend, the Mets signed Jorge Polanco to a two-year, $40 million deal. The move was the club’s first noteworthy move on the offensive side after trading Brandon Nimmo and letting Pete Alonso sign with the Orioles. While the move doesn’t perfectly replace the production lost from either player or neatly fill the vacated […]
Meet the Mets In this time of predictions and projections, it doesn’t seem to outlandish to imagine David Stearns’ next big move being to call up the Padres and work out a trade. The Mets are reportedly open to the idea of trading sometimes-DH, sometimes-infielder Mark Vientos this offseason with his positions in the lineup […]
Jorge Polanco’s career in baseball officially started when he signed with the Twins as an international free agent out of the Dominican Republic back in 2009. Five years later, in his age-20 season, Polanco made his major league debut with Minnesota. Over the course of that first season in 2014 and the 2015 season, Polanco […]
Meet the Mets The Mets signed veteran infielder Jorge Polanco to a two-year, $40 million contract yesterday. The 32-year-old switch hitter is coming off his best offensive season since 2021 and was a key player in the postseason for the Mariners, who wanted to retain him, but were outbid by the Mets. Polanco is expected […]
The Mets and Padres have discussed several players in trade talks, per a report from Will Sammon and Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic, who note that no specific trades are imminent or guaranteed to happen. But the Padres have talked about Nick Pivetta, Ramón Laureano, Mason Miller, Adrian Morejon, and Jeremiah Estrada in the talks […]
The Mets made their first move after the Winter Meetings exodus of Pete Alonso and Edwin Díaz, signing veteran Jorge Polanco to a two-year, $40 million contract this afternoon. Polanco is an interesting signing for a myriad of reasons. The switch-hitting veteran, who will turn 33 during the 2026 campaign, has been a steady presence […]
There’s something often prized above star power in baseball. It lies at the heart of the sport’s superstitions. It’s what a hitter aims for while drilling their swing, and what a pitcher practices with each wind-up. At the end of a lengthy 162-game regular season, it also tends to determine a player or team’s statistical […]
Meet the Mets Edwin Díaz and Pete Alonso were introduced by their respective new teams and spoke about their time with the Mets and their decisions to leave. While providing a bunch of MLB notes, The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal noted that the Mets may need to trade some prospects to make the necessary additions to […]
Another reliever is off the table as the Mets continue to struggle to reinforce their bullpen. Just days after Edwin Díaz signed with the Dodgers and Robert Suarez signed with the Braves, former Met and rumored target Tyler Rogers signed a three-year, $37 million deal, with a vesting fourth year option that would kick the […]
Three of the top relief pitchers on the free agent market this offseason have signed three-year deals, as Edwin Díaz has departed to sign with the Dodgers, former Padres closer Robert Suarez has signed with the Braves, and Devin Williams has signed with the Mets. We’ve already taken a quick look at the current state […]