Meet the Mets
Kyle Tucker and Framber Valdez remain on the free agent market and could be the Mets’ best chances of still making impact additions this offseason.
The Mets’ opening day matchup against the Pirates will
now air on NBC and Peacock as part of the network’s slate of games that day.
Baseball Prospectus provided their rankings for the top prospects in the Mets’ farm system entering 2026.
Around the National League East
The Good Phight cautioned the Phillies against handing prospect Andrew Painter a rotation spot without a backup plan.
The Braves added some relief depth, claiming George Soriano off waivers from the Orioles.
The Nationals also hit the waiver wires, as they claimed right-handed pitcher Paxton Shultz from the Blue Jays.
Around Major League Baseball
Despite weeks of rumors, The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal reported that the Diamondbacks will not be trading Ketel Marte.
Former Mets reliever Ryne Stanek has joined the Cardinals on a one-year deal.
Free agent outfielder Max Kepler has been suspended 80 games after testing positive for PEDs.
The league and the player’s association have some disagreements about the idea of a free agent signing deadline.
The Dodgers have added to their depth by signing utility infielder Andy Ibáñez to a one-year deal.
Shadow Met Nick Madrigal is signing a minor league deal with the Angels.
Yesterday at Amazin’ Avenue
Ryan Lambert came in at 19th on Amazin’ Avenue’s top Mets prospects for 2026 list.
This Date in Mets History
Mike Pelfrey signed a major league deal with the Mets before throwing a major league pitch on this date in 2006.
