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Grading the Mets’ Jeff McNeil trade

In the latest (and potentially final) component of the controlled demolition of the holdover Mets’ core, Jeff McNeil was traded to the Athletics last week for RHP Yordan Rodriguez. The Mets are also covering $5.75M of McNeil’s 2026 salary as well as his buyout to 2027 to incentivize the Athletics to take on his deal. […]

about 2 months ago | 3 reads

2025 Mets Minor League In Memoriam: Left-Handed Pitchers

In this four-part series, we look back on the minor leaguers that the Mets released or traded over 2025. Today, we focus on left-handed pitchers. 02/01/25: DSL Mets Blue released LHP Franklin Arciniegas. 02/01/25: DSL Mets Blue released LHP Darling Felix. 02/01/25: DSL Mets Blue released LHP Misael Lopez. 02/01/25: DSL Mets Blue released LHP […]

about 2 months ago | 1 read

Mets Morning News: And so that was Christmas

Meet the Mets The Mets released 19-year-old Vladi Guerrero, son of Hall of Famer Vladimir Guerrero. Yahoo Sports’ Andres Chavez highlighted four areas where the Mets’ current roster needs to improve. MLB.com’s Anthony DiComo selected the ten best moments in Mets history, from the 1969 World Series to the 2024 postseason. Around Major League Baseball […]

about 2 months ago | 8 reads

A look back on 25 Years of Mets Rookies

I remember 2001 like it was yesterday (the good parts of it, anyway; I have a big blank spot during that day that’s honestly probably for the best). Train’s “Drops of Jupiter” just finished playing on TRL and Carson Daly began talking about Jennifer Lopez breaking up with P. Diddy, but I wasn’t interested in […]

about 2 months ago | 4 reads

Mets Morning News: And to all a good night

Meet the Mets Merry Christmas to those celebrating today from all of us at Amazin’ Avenue! David Stearns gifted the Mets pitching depth by signing Mike Baumann to a minor league deal. With the core gone the 2026 group will be the first true David Stearns team shaped within his vision. He still has a […]

about 2 months ago | 6 reads

2025 Mets Minor League In Memoriam: Outfielders

In this four-part series, we look back on the minor leaguers that the Mets released or traded over 2025. Today, we focus on the outfielders. 01/17/25: Syracuse Mets released OF Edward Olivares. 02/01/25: DSL Mets Orange released OF Enderson Asencio. • Asencio was signed by the organization in January 15, 2023 for $75,000, and thanks […]

about 2 months ago | 5 reads

A Pod of Their Own, Episode 260: Cloudy with a chance of Dude

Welcome back to A Pod of Their Own, an all-women led Home Run Applesauce podcast where we talk all things Mets, social justice issues in baseball, and normalize female voices in the sports podcasting space.  This week, we begin by discussing the Jeff McNeil trade, which feels like the completion of the “blowing up” of […]

about 2 months ago | 4 reads

Mets Morning News: ‘Twas the morning before Christmas

Meet the Mets The Mets signed right-handed pitcher Tyler Burch to a two-year minor league contract. Burch is recovering from elbow surgery but will be ready to pitch this season. The Mets also signed pitcher Ofreidy Gómez to a minor league contract. Anthony DiComo took a look at what comes next for a Mets roster […]

about 2 months ago | 3 reads

Mets have some interest in outfielder Austin Hays

The Mets are reportedly interested in free agent left fielder Austin Hays, according to Jon Heyman. The team is discussing the outfielder internally as they look to bolster their lineup. Hays, an eight-year veteran who has bounced around between the Orioles, Phillies, and, most recently, the Reds, is coming off a year in which he […]

about 2 months ago | 3 reads

2025 Mets Minor League In Memoriam: Infielders

In this four-part series, we look back on the minor leaguers that the Mets released or traded over 2025. Today, we focus on the infielders. 02/01/25: DSL Mets Orange released SS Starling Fernandez. 02/01/25: DSL Mets Orange released SS Leiner Ramirez. 02/04/25: DSL Mets Orange released C Yerlin Garcia. 06/16/25: Syracuse Mets released 1B Jon […]

about 2 months ago | 1 read

Grading the Mets’ Luke Weaver signing

The Mets continued both their bullpen revamp and their seemingly endless conquest to steal good players from the Yankees, signing Luke Weaver to a two-year, $22M deal. Weaver, a 32-year-old right hander, has been a key member of the Yankees’ bullpen the past two seasons and actually took the closer’s job from Devin Williams at […]

about 2 months ago | 2 reads

Mets Morning News: Flying Squirrel heads to Sacramento

Meet the Mets In yet another move to break up the core, the Mets traded Jeff McNeil to the Athletics for 17-year-old pitching prospect Yordan Rodriguez. The Mets sent $5.75 million to pay part of McNeil’s $15.75 million contract for 2026, and they will cover his $2 million buyout if his 2027 option isn’t exercised. McNeil, […]

about 2 months ago | 3 reads

Mets exploring a trade for Ketel Marte

Following the news that the Mets had traded Jeff McNeil to the Athletics, Francys Romero shared that the Mets are believed to be exploring a trade for Ketel Marte, per an industry source. Arizona has been floating Marte’s name in trade talks all offseason. Marte, who primarily plays second base, has been named to back-to-back […]

about 2 months ago | 1 read

Mets trade Jeff McNeil to the Athletics

Per multiple reports, the Mets sent utility player Jeff McNeil, along with $5.75 million, to the Oakland Athletics for minor league pitcher Yordan Rogriguez. The Mets are also on the hook for McNeil’s $2 million buyout for 2027 if the team does not pick up his option. McNeil, who debuted with the club in 2018 […]

about 2 months ago | 1 read

How the Mets’ minor league system may be influencing their offseason plans

For the first time in a long, long time, the Mets have an elite farm system, one that is lauded as one of the strongest in the game. One of the most significant ways the Steve Cohen-era Mets have consistently improved is the quality of their prospects, starting with the teardown during the 2023 trade […]

about 2 months ago | 0 reads

Mets talking with White Sox about Luis Robert Jr.

Earlier today, Munetaka Murakami, whom the Mets were reportedly interested in signing, inked a two-year, $34 million deal with the White Sox, one day ahead of the deadline to sign the Japanese slugger during his posting window. Following the news, Bob Nightengale reported that the White Sox are interested in moving Luis Robert Jr. and […]

about 2 months ago | 2 reads

The Mets have until 5pm Monday to decide on Munetaka Murakami

With the departure of Pete Alonso, the Mets have a challenge ahead of them to rebuild their offense without their longtime first baseman. One potential option for the club has a limited time frame, with Japanese slugger Munetaka Murakami’s window for signing with a major league club expiring at 5pm ET on Monday, December 22. […]

about 2 months ago | 2 reads

Mets Morning News: Polanco’s first base transition, young arms of the future

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 […]

about 2 months ago | 1 read

Mets to sign international top prospect Wandy Asigen

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 […]

about 2 months ago | 3 reads

Mets Morning News: Steve Cohen has tweeted

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 […]

about 2 months ago | 7 reads

Mets Morning News: I Love Being a Met

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 […]

about 2 months ago | 1 read

Getting to Know Luke Weaver

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 […]

about 2 months ago | 2 reads

How a trumpet and a bear got my kids to love the Mets

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 […]

about 2 months ago | 2 reads

Mets Morning News: Mets sign Luke Weaver to bolster bullpen

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 […]

about 2 months ago | 3 reads