As the New York Mets sort out how to move forward without Edwin Díaz and Pete Alonso, they are also monitoring the trade market for help at other positions of need.
When it comes to baseball fans, the first thing that comes to mind when a player is traded or signs with a new squad in free agency is how it impacts their beloved club's roster.
The stars were out in full force during the 2025 World Series. From Max Scherzer in Toronto to Freddie Freeman, Mookie Betts, and of course, Shohei Ohtani, in Los Angeles, there was no shortage of the game's best under the brightest lights.
With the Winter Meetings now wrapped up, it's safe to say that the New York Mets' offseason so far has been defined more by what has been lost than what has been gained.
The New York Mets may have some more surprising moves in the offseason. After signing closer Devin Williams and parting ways with first baseman Pete Alonso and reliever Edwin Diaz, what’s next for the team?
The New York Mets witnessed how other teams signed two of their own free agents, Edwin Diaz and Pete Alonso, plus one of their targets, Kyle Schwarber, in a span of just hours.
When New York Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns spoke with the media on December 9 (in the wake of longtime Mets closer Edwin Diaz signing with the Los Angeles Dodgers), he was asked whether Devin Williams would be the team's closer if the 2026 season started that day "Yeah, and we're very comfortable with that.
America's favorite pastime has more memorable performances than any sport. As such, figuring out which pitchers had the best seasons ever is no easy task.
The Baltimore Orioles promised aggression after a disappointing 2025 season, and their actions have matched their words. One day after losing out on Kyle Schwarber, the club secured one of the premier power bats in baseball, finalizing a five-year, $155 million contract with longtime Mets slugger Pete Alonso.
The New York Mets missed out on another potential free agent target on Thursday. High-leverage relief pitcher Robert Suarez signed a three-year, $45 million deal with the NL East rival Atlanta Braves, per ESPN's Jeff Passan.
After the New York Mets have lost out on a bevy of players so far this offseason, like being unable to re-sign Pete Alonso and Edwin Diaz, plus losing the Robert Suarez sweepstakes, the team could still obtain a big star, with one in particular still lurking.
It was certainly a tumultuous Winter Meetings for the Mets. Their pursuit of Kyle Schwarber fell short, while two key members of the team’s core departed in free agency.
The New York Mets have been the subject of much criticism over the past two days after two of their franchise's most beloved superstars in recent memory signed with other teams in free agency.
Life without Pete Alonso has become a reality for the New York Mets. ESPN's Jeff Passan first announced on Wednesday that Alonso has agreed to a five-year, $155 million deal with the Baltimore Orioles.
It has not been a good start to the offseason for the New York Mets. First, Brandon Nimmo was shipped out. Then, the trumpets fell silent as Edwin “Sugar” Díaz bolted for the Dodgers.
Two major gut punches were thrown to New York Mets fans on back-to-back days, and three in just the last two and a half weeks. After trading away Brandon
The New York Mets are losing Pete Alonso, but may target a former New York Yankee as his short-term replacement. The Mets have internally discussed first baseman Paul Goldschmidt as a potential option to replace Alonso, according to Tim Healey of the Boston Globe.
Acquired in a deadline deal from the Giants, Tyler Rogers performed well over his two months in a Mets uniform, posting a 2.30 ERA over 27 1/3 innings.
The New York Mets are willing to entertain offers on starter David Peterson, write Tim Britton and Will Sammon of The Athletic. That probably wouldn’t be for prospects but could be part of a swap for a player at a position of need.