Meet the Mets
While some Mets fans may have been disappointed to see Japanese ace Tatsuya Imai sign elsewhere, the team apparently was not overly high on him and thus did not make a serious pursuit.
On the other hand, the Mets are one of the teams that have checked in on free agent outfielder Kyle Tucker.
Former Met and 1986 champion Lenny Dykstra is once again in legal trouble.
Around the National League East
The Good Phight offered five reasons for Phillies fans to be optimistic heading into 2026 despite a relatively quiet offseason.
After designating
him for assignment earlier in the week, the Marlins dealt Eric Wagaman to the Twins in exchange for minor league lefty pitcher Kade Bragg.
The Nationals’ contract with MASN expires in February, and when it does the team will likely move to join MLB’s production arm for local broadcasts.
Around Major League Baseball
Now that the Astros have signed Imai, their next move might be a trade to clear some salary.
Kazuma Okamoto’s signing deadline is coming up, and a lot of teams remain in play for the Japanese infielder.
ESPN’s baseball writers offered some bold predictions for 2026.
A number of players are entering contract years and will thus be very interesting to watch in 2026.
MLB.com’s Anthony Castrovince offered his early award predictions for the 2026 season.
Yesterday at Amazin’ Avenue
Steve Sypa ranked Daiverson Gutierrez as Amazin’ Avenue’s 24th top prospect in the Mets farm system heading into 2026.
This Date in Mets History
Bobby Bonilla was given his release from the Mets on this date in 2000.
