Meet the Mets
Ryan Clifford spoke on MLB Network Radio about adjustments he made last season to make himself a better player.
Ahead of the protection deadline for the Rule 5 draft, the Mets added Nick Morabito to their
40-man roster.
In an additional roster move, the Mets designated Frankie Montas for assignment with $17 million left on his contract for this season, a season he will not play in as he rehabs from Tommy John surgery.
The Mets are making Brandon Nimmo and Kodai Senga available in trade talks.
Around the National League East
The Phillies added three players to their roster ahead of the Rule 5 draft: pitchers Andrew Painter and Alex McFarlane, and outfielder Gabriel Rincones.
The Marlins also protected three players, including catcher Joe Mack, their fourth overall prospect and MLB Pipeline’s 70th best prospect in baseball.
The Nationals seemingly also got the memo to protect exactly three players, selecting pitchers Jake Bennett and Riley Cornelio, as well as outfielder Christian Franklin.
Around Major League Baseball
Jeff Passan published his offseason preview ahead of most of the moves yet to be made, filled with little tidbits on potential call-ups next season, free agency updates, and more.
Despite Major League Baseball seemingly entering another renaissance period, with more attention than it’s had in years, it is nevertheless shaping up to have yet another work stoppage in the near future.
Japanese starter Tatsuya Imai has been posted, and teams have until 5:00 PM on January 2nd to negotiate with him.
Before the qualifying offer deadline, four players accepted the offer from their respective teams: Brandon Woodruff, Trent Grisham, Gleyber Torres, and Shota Imanaga. The rest of the players receiving offers all declined.
Mark Feinsand wrote about the surprises of some of the acceptances, and what it means for the free agent market this offseason.
The Rays and White Sox completed a four player trade today, with Tampa Bay receiving pitchers Steven Wilson and Yoendrys Gómez in exchange for outfielder Everson Pereira and infielder Tanner Murray.
The Red Sox traded reliever Chris Murphy to the White Sox, one of several moves the busy team made today.
The Rays designated Christopher Morel and Jake Fraley for assignment.
The buzz surrounding free agent shortstop Bo Bichette is beginning to pick up steam, with multiple big contenders potentially in the mix.
Yogi Berra’s rookie season jersey sold at auction this weekend for a tidy sum, with some incredible history going along with it.
Paul Skenes spoke about the recent rumors surrounding his supposed desire to play for the Yankees.
The biggest trade of the day was between the Orioles and the Angels, with the Angels receiving pitcher Grayson Rodriguez in exchange for outfielder Taylor Ward.
Yesterday at Amazin’ Avenue
Grace Carbone (hey, that name sounds familiar) reviewed the spectacular first season for Juan Soto with the Mets.
This Date in Mets History
In 1979 the Mets board of directors announced their intention to sell the team before the start of the next season.
