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Mets Eye Flexibility as Baty, Robert, Alvarez, Polanco Get Spring Rehab Plan
baseball5 days ago

Mets Eye Flexibility as Baty, Robert, Alvarez, Polanco Get Spring Rehab Plan

Spring camp notes have the Mets planning around a flexible lineup: Brett Baty is being eased back from a hamstring issue but should be ready for Opening Day, while Lindor’s hamate surgery could shift infield roles; Semien (second) and Bichette (third) may shape Baty’s positions, potentially including right field. Lindor’s status remains hopeful. Outfielders Luis Robert Jr., Francisco Alvarez and Jorge Polanco will be slow-played to manage health; Robert’s $20M salary includes a 2027 club option, Polanco signed a two-year, $40M deal with knee history and a move toward first base, and Alvarez has thumb/hamate injuries requiring pitcher work. Mets balance load management with enough reps before the season.

via MLB Trade Rumors|
#baseball#contracts#injuries
Mets Bring in Mike Tauchman on MiLB Deal to Boost Outfield Depth
sports9 days ago

Mets Bring in Mike Tauchman on MiLB Deal to Boost Outfield Depth

The Mets signed veteran outfielder Mike Tauchman to a minor-league contract with a non-roster invitee status, giving him a chance to break camp as New York reshuffles its outfield with Juan Soto to left and Luis Robert Jr. in center; MJ Melendez adds depth on the 40-man, and Carson Benge’s spring performance will determine whether Tauchman earns an MLB roster spot.

via MLB Trade Rumors|
#mets#mike-tauchman#minor-league-deal
Mets Bolster Catcher Depth by Claiming Ben Rortvedt
sports10 days ago

Mets Bolster Catcher Depth by Claiming Ben Rortvedt

The Mets claimed catcher Ben Rortvedt off waivers from the Dodgers to add depth behind Francisco Alvarez and Luis Torrens, moving Dedniel Nunez to the 60-day IL to clear 40-man space. Rortvedt, a defensively solid catcher with major-league experience, could push Hayden Senger for a depth role, and his lack of remaining options means the Mets will need to manage the 40-man roster as spring training approaches.

via MLB Trade Rumors|
#ben-rortvedt#catcher#dodgers
Bichette Sparks a Methodical Mets Makeover for a Flexible, Up-the-Middle Future
sports25 days ago

Bichette Sparks a Methodical Mets Makeover for a Flexible, Up-the-Middle Future

New York’s winter overhaul centered on stronger up-the-middle defense, payroll flexibility, and frontline pitching, with Bo Bichette at the core after early talks shifted his position from second to third. The Mets traded Nimmo for Marcus Semien, let Diaz and Alonso depart, added Jorge Polanco for infield versatility, and acquired Freddy Peralta to anchor the rotation, while keeping a flexible bullpen plan and aiming to pair Lindor with Soto as long-term anchors and to build around a rising farm system. Will the plan yield a contending Mets once spring comes?

via The New York Times|
#bichette#mets#offseason
Mets Farm System Primed for 2026 as MMO Expands Prospect List
sports28 days ago

Mets Farm System Primed for 2026 as MMO Expands Prospect List

MMO unveils a 2026 Mets prospect preview with a Top 50 list (vs. Mets Minors’ Top 30), arguing a deeper ranking helps fans track players who could contribute through development, trades, or late-season callups. The Mets’ farm system remains strong after offseason moves that sent Williams and Sproat to the Brewers for Freddy Peralta and Tobias Myers, plus new signees Wandy Asigen, Cleiner Ramirez, and Yordan Rodriguez. Nolan McLean and Carson Benge are expected to lead the list, with a robust Top 20 and optimism for the organization’s 2026 outlook.

via Metsmerized Online|
#baseball#mets#minor-leagues
Mets Sign Grae Kessinger on Minor League Deal to Add Infield Depth
sportsbaseball29 days ago

Mets Sign Grae Kessinger on Minor League Deal to Add Infield Depth

The New York Mets signed Grae Kessinger to a minor-league contract with a non-roster invitation to spring training, adding a right-handed-hitting, versatile infield option. The former Astros second-round pick batted .131 with one homer in 70 MLB plate appearances across 2023-24, and owns a .234/.335/.361 line over 403 minor-league games, including Triple-A in the hitter-friendly PCL. After being designated for assignment by Houston, traded to Arizona and released while injured, he’s healthy and will compete for a bench spot in Queens behind Ronny Mauricio and Vidal Bruján, with Christian Arroyo and Jackson Cluff also in the mix; Tsung-Che Cheng could join if he clears waivers from his DFA.

via MLB Trade Rumors|
#graekessinger#infieldutility#mets
Mets Bring in Kimbrel on Minor League Deal With Spring Invite
baseball1 month ago

Mets Bring in Kimbrel on Minor League Deal With Spring Invite

The Mets are signing veteran reliever Craig Kimbrel to a minor-league contract with a spring-training invitation, a $2.5 million base if he makes the roster. After a turbulent 2024 and a strong late-season showing with the Astros in 2025, Kimbrel would join a Mets bullpen led by Devin Williams and face a crowded depth chart, but offers a low-risk avenue for veteran experience and potential late-season impact.

via MLB Trade Rumors|
#baseball#craig-kimbrel#mets
Mets Pivot to Peralta as Bichette Signs, Offseason Shifts Course
sports1 month ago

Mets Pivot to Peralta as Bichette Signs, Offseason Shifts Course

The Mets’ winter focused on upgrading the rotation with Freddy Peralta via a trade that cost top prospects (Brandon Sproat and Jett Williams) while pursuing big-bat upgrades, including a near-miss on Kyle Tucker and a finalized deal for Bo Bichette (3 years, $126M with two opt-outs). Rival moves—Weathers to the Yankees, Suarez to the Red Sox, Oviedo to Boston—forced further pivots as the team weighed longer-term rotation contracts and depth options (Chandler, Ashcraft) amid a fast-changing market and sliding-door decisions.

via MLB Trade Rumors|
#baseball#bo-bichette#freddy-peralta
Mets Bet on Peralta’s acclimation as Benge eyes a spring path
sports1 month ago

Mets Bet on Peralta’s acclimation as Benge eyes a spring path

Freddy Peralta has joined the Mets with extension talks likely taking a back seat while he acclimates, and the club remains hopeful but private on a future deal; Carson Benge is still in the mix for a spring roster spot at left field amid ongoing roster reshuffling, while Kodai Senga is expected to be in the rotation. If healthy, the Mets could run a six-man rotation (Peralta, Senga, Manaea, Peterson, Holmes, McLean) and lean on defensive depth with Soto in right, Robert in center, and Taylor in left as Benge develops.

via MLB Trade Rumors|
#carson-benge#freddy-peralta#kodai-senga
Bruján Gets New Home With Mets in Cash Trade
sports1 month ago

Bruján Gets New Home With Mets in Cash Trade

The Minnesota Twins traded infielder Vidal Bruján to the New York Mets for cash after designating him for assignment. Bruján, a former top prospect with limited big-league success and no minor-league options, now faces a waiver-driven path and a spot on the Mets’ depth chart as they adjust infield options ahead of Opening Day.

via MLB Trade Rumors|
#mets#mlb#sports
Mets land Freddy Peralta in Brewers swap, with Williams and Sproat going to Milwaukee and Tobias Myers heading to New York
baseball1 month ago

Mets land Freddy Peralta in Brewers swap, with Williams and Sproat going to Milwaukee and Tobias Myers heading to New York

The Mets acquire Freddy Peralta and Tobias Myers from Milwaukee in exchange for top-100 prospects Jett Williams and Brandon Sproat (with Williams and Sproat heading to Milwaukee and Myers joining New York). Peralta strengthens New York’s rotation as a high-strikeout No. 2 starter, while Williams provides speed and multi-position defense and Sproat looks like a durable mid-rotation arm for Milwaukee. Milwaukee, meanwhile, adds to its Top 100 tally by bringing in Williams and Sproat, giving the Brewers six Top 100 prospects—tied for the most in baseball.

via Baseball America|
#baseball#brandon-sproat#brewers
Mets DFA Cooper Criswell to clear 40-man roster after trade
sports1 month ago

Mets DFA Cooper Criswell to clear 40-man roster after trade

The Mets designated right-hander Cooper Criswell for assignment to clear a spot on the 40-man roster after tonight's two-for-two trade involving Jett Williams. Criswell, who has previously moved through waivers and carries a slightly above-minimum guaranteed contract, could be traded or waived again; he posted a 4.08 ERA in 99 1/3 MLB innings in 2024 and a 3.57 ERA in 17 2/3 MLB innings in 2025, with a 3.70 ERA and a 24.5% strikeout rate in Triple-A Worcester.

via MLB Trade Rumors|
#40-man-roster#cooper-criswell#dfa
Tucker Chooses Dodgers Over Mets and Blue Jays, Eyes Three-Peat
sports1 month ago

Tucker Chooses Dodgers Over Mets and Blue Jays, Eyes Three-Peat

Kyle Tucker signed with the Los Angeles Dodgers, turning down offers from the New York Mets and Toronto Blue Jays. The four-year, $240 million contract (averaging $60 million per year with opt-outs after years two and three) was described as a strong fit for the Dodgers by GM Brandon Gomes. Tucker praised the organization’s top-to-bottom excellence and hinted at pursuing a third straight title with the Dodgers’ core.

via Heavy Sports|
#blue-jays#dodgers#kyle-tucker