Meet the Mets
Outside of some minor moves the Mets are most likely done adding this offseason.
The team has not shown any recent interest in Austin Hayes after they signed Luis Robert Jr.
Manager Carlos Mendoza dropped some hints as to how he would construct this year’s lineup on a recent podcast appearance.
The Mets signed infielder Grae Kessinger
to a minor league deal with an invitation to spring training.Around the National League East
The Braves could add to their starting rotation with the free agents still on the market before spring training
begins.
The Marlins will predominatly face teams in the National League East in August which could affect potential playoff races.
Nick Castellanos and manager Rob Thompson have a strained relationship stemming from an incident last season and the Phillies are still expected to part ways with the outfielder.
The Nationals claimed shortstop Tsung-Che Cheng off waivers from the Mets.
Around Major League Baseball
The Yankees acquired righty Angel Chivilli from the Rockies to add depth to their bullpen.
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is joining a stacked Dominican Republic team for the World Baseball Classic.
The payroll disparity between teams is the highest it has ever been with the Dodgers having a higher payroll than the lowest five teams combined last year.
Both Jose Altuve and Carlos Correa will miss the World Baseball Classic after failing to get insurance on their contracts for the tournament.
Yesterday at Amazin’ Avenue
Brian Salvatore reveiwed José Azócar’s brief season with the Mets.
A.J. Ewing came in at number 6 on Steve Sypa’s prospect list.
This Date in Mets History
On this date in 1989 the Game Winning RBI was retired as an official statistic which makes Keith Hernandez the all-time leader in that category.
