Meet the Mets
Juan Soto and Pete Aloso won National League Silver Slugger Awards at their respective positions, while Francisco Lindor saw Diamondbacks shortstop Geraldo Perdomo take home the silverware at shortstop.
In news that came as no surprise, the Mets tendered a qualifying offer to Edwin Díaz.
The Mets claimed José Castillo, the left-handed reliever who spent a portion of the 2025 season in Queens, off waivers from the Orioles and claimed Ji-Hwan Bae, who has a domestic violence conviction and suspension in his past, off waiver from the Pirates.
Tim Leiper, who most recently served as the Padres’ third base coach, will join the Mets as their new third base coach.
The Mets are hosting their annual food drive on November 13 from 10 AM to 6 PM EST at Citi Field.
Around the National League East
The Phillies gave qualifying offers to Kyle Schwarber and Ranger Suarez, and the Good Phight writes that Philadelphia needs to better utilize relievers in their pipeline.
Don Mattingly could be a fit for the Philies’ vacant bench coach position after leaving the Blue Jays on good terms.
The Braves declined their option on David Fletcher, claimed outfielder Michael Siani while losing Jake Fraley on waivers, and saw Cam Caminiti headline Baseball America’s list of the organization’s top ten prospect.
Atlanta also declined the options of two of their better relievers from the 2025 season: Pierce Johnson and Tyler Kinley.
Former Nationals pitcher Craig Stammen was hired as the Padres’ new manager, and the Nationals made a flurry of 40-man roster moves.
The Marlins made several moves, too, clearing three spots on their 40-man roster in the process.
Around Major League Baseball
Paul DePodesta, one of the Mets’ top baseball executives under Sandy Alderson in the earlier part of his tenure, is returning to baseball after spending years with the Cleveland Browns to head up baseball operations for the Rockies.
The Rays have declined their $11 million option on Pete Fairbanks, making him one of the best relievers in free agency.
The Padres picked up Ramon Laureano’s $6.5 million option for 2026.
Here’s the complete list of thirteen players who received qualifying offers yesterday.
Pirates prospect Tony Blanco Jr. is hitting the ball very hard in the Arizona Fall League.
Speaking of the AFL, MLB announced rosters for a Fall Stars game that’ll take place on Sunday night and air on MLB Network, and Mets prospects Chris Suero and Nick Morabito have been included.
Kiley McDaniel posted his list of baseball’s top fifty free agents with projected contracts for each one.
Yesterday at Amazin’ Avenue
Steve Sypa looked at Brandon Waddell’s 2025 season.
This Date in Mets History
The Mets signed Rick Reed on this date in 1995.
