Meet the Mets
The Mets remain interested in Freddy Peralta. Trade talks are expected to pick up for the Brewers’ ace, and the asking price remains high.
The Mets inked right-hander Robinson Martinez to a minor league
deal. They also signed infielder Christian Arroyo to a minor league deal with an invite to spring training.
Old friend Daniel Vogelbach, a polarizing figure during his time in Queens, has been hired by the Brewers as one of two new hitting coaches.
Around the National League East
Forever in search of that elusive World Series ring, Don Mattingly has joined the Phillies as their bench coach after leaving the same position with the Blue Jays.
In looking to improve their roster, the Phillies have expressed interest in Randal Grichuk.
The Nationals bolstered their outfield depth by claiming Joey Weimer off waivers from San Francisco.
The Braves signed DaShawn Keirsey Jr. To Minors Deal
Around Major League Baseball
There are still a lot of impact free agents available as the calendar turns to 2026.
Ken Rosenthal and Will Sammon looked at where things stand as the offseason moves into January.
Some baseball execs were polled on who will win NL and AL Rookie of the Year in 2026.
Brian Murphy is taking stock of the Dodgers’ offseason moves so far.
Jordan Bastian looked at where things stand for the Cubs as they continue to search for two key ingredients.
Kyle Tucker may have to settle for a short-term deal with high AAV, rather than the long-term deal he was targeting, according to Bob Nightengale.
Mark Feinsend explored the Tucker market and what we should expect.
The bidding war for Cody Bellinger, meanwhile, is heating up, with the the Cubs, Dodgers and Giants joining the two New York teams as possible landing spots.
Ian Browne outlined the Red Sox’s plan for Triston Casas now that Willson Contreras is in the mix.
The Astros are hoping that signing Tatsuya Imai will open the door for them to more activity in Asia.
Imai, meanwhile, is already embracing his new adventure and the culture in Houston.
The holidays may have passed, but the Orioles did some late shopping as they claimed Jhonkensy Noel (aka Big Christmas) off waivers from Cleveland.
Tommy Pham is making his case for the next big MLB metric: PhamGraphs.
Yesterday at Amazin’ Avenue
Lukas Vlahos reviewed Jose Butto’s 2025 season, which started with him in New York and ended with him in San Francisco.
Randy Guzman came in at number 23 on the Amazin’ Avenue list of Mets’ prospects list.
This Date in Mets History
The Mets made two trades on this date in 2019, acquiring J.D. Davis from the Astros while dealing Kevin Plawecki to Cleveland for Walker Lockett and Sam Haggerty.
