Meet the Mets
Will Sammon shared some Mets notes ahead of the GM Meetings, including what he’s hearing on Pete Alonso’s future and the potential for a Kodai Senga trade.
Senga no longer has a full no-trade clause and is considered an intriguing ‘buy-low’ option for some teams, though it’s unclear whether the Mets are seriously considering trading the right-hander.
Andy Martino says it’s too early to know for sure whether the Mets will re-sign Alonso. Martino added that the Mets are interested in Tatsuya Imai.
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Nightengale tried to answer the ten biggest hot stove questions, including whether Alonso is likely to return to New York.
Jon Heyman examined the many ways to fix the Mets’ rotation, even if Tarik Skubal is the lone ace available.
Skubal would require a hefty bounty if the Mets want to explore that option.
Ben Weinrib argued that Ryan Clifford just may be the Mets’ first baseman of the future.
The Mets signed Jose Rojas to a minor league deal with an invitation to spring training. Rojas hit 32 home runs in Triple-A last season.
Anthon McCarron of SNY debated the pros and cons of the Mets signing Bo Bichette.
Around the National League East
Braves’ catcher Drake Baldwin was voted NL Rookie of the Year. He is the first catcher since 2010 to win the Jackie Robinson Rookie of the Year award.
Jon Morosi thinks we may potentially see a Kyle Schwarber signing sooner rather than later.
Bryce Harper was apparently threatened by an MLB Official after reportedly cursing out Rob Manfred this summer.
Around Major League Baseball
A’s first baseman Nick Kurtz was unanimously voted AL Rookie of the Year award.
In the wake of the gambling scandal that has rocked MLB, the league and sportsbook partners have announced limits on pitch-level wager.
Will Leitch offered a way-too-early look at the Power Rankings for 2026.
Andrew Simons explored the big award seasons storylines heading into the week.
The MLB dot com staff looked at five big questions and made predictions for each of them.
The Saitama Seibu Lions will be posting their ace, Tatsuya Imai.
The Royals acquired Kameron Misner from the Rays for a player to be named later or cash considerations.
Yesterday at Amazin’ Avenue
The 2025-26 Amazin’ Avenue Offseason Plan Contest (AAOP) is here!
Michael Drago reviewed Brett Baty’s 2025 season.
Steve Sypa profiled international free agent Munetaka Murakami.
This Date in Mets History
The Mets brought Bobby Bonilla back on this date in 1998. The move would eventually lead to “Bobby Bonilla Day” jokes that the franchise and its fans are still enduring to this day.
