Meet the Mets
Edwin Díaz and Pete Alonso were introduced by their respective new teams and spoke about their time with the Mets and their decisions to leave.
While providing a bunch of MLB notes, The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal
noted that the Mets may need to trade some prospects to make the necessary additions to the major league roster this offseason.
Who are some of the players the Mets might select with the 27th overall pick in the draft next year?
Mark Vientos will be suiting up for Team Nicaragua in this spring’s World Baseball Classic.
The Mets have signed relief pitcher Daniel Duarte to a minor league contract.
Around the National League East
The Phillies have a deal in place with free agent pitcher Bryse Wilson.
Bryce Harper is a weirdo and The Athletic wrote about it.
Battery Power contemplated whether the Braves might be able to add more bullpen help.
The Marlins have added a first baseman, signing Christopher Morel to a one-year deal.
Josiah Gray and the Nationals have agreed to a one-year deal to avoid arbitration.
Around Major League Baseball
Another former Met has found a new team, as Tyler Rogers has inked a three-year deal with the Blue Jays.
Pete Alonso and Kyle Schwarber are off the board, but there are still a number of power-hitting bats available in free agency.
The Royals have locked up one of their top players, as they have signed Maikel Garcia to a five-year extension.
The Rangers made a couple of free agent signings, including catcher Danny Jansen.
The Blue Jays made a second bullpen acquisition yesterday, acquiring Chase Lee in a trade from the Tigers.
Mark Shapiro has been awarded for building a pennant-winning team with a five-year contract extension from Toronto.
Yesterday at Amazin’ Avenue
Chris McShane contemplated the next potential additions for the Mets’ bullpen.
This Date in Mets History
The Mets signed future Hall of Famer Ricky Henderson on this date in 1998.
