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Mets Offseason Checklist: Trade and Free Agent Targets for 2026

The New York Mets are a franchise that perpetually exists on a roller coaster. All franchises have their ups and downs, but for the Mets, they seem to race through those peaks and valleys, as they have become very unpredictable over the past few years.

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Justin Willard emerges as front-runner for Mets’ pitching coach position

According to multiple reports, the Mets are circling Justin Willard as their new pitching coach. Willard, 35, who was most recently the director of pitching for the Red Sox last two seasons, also coached and coordinated for the Twins from 2017-2023.

New York Mets News / Amazin' Avenue / November 3

Mets free agents and potential QO recipients

With the official start of the offseason yesterday, eight Mets have become free agents: Griffin Canning Ryan Helsley Starling Marte Cedric Mullins Tyler Rogers Gregory Soto Ryne Stanek Jesse Winker None of these eight free agents are realistic candidates to receive a qualifying offer, which is set at $22.02 million for the 2025-26 offseason.

Pete Alonso News / Sporting News / November 3

Mets free agent Pete Alonso's 3 possible destinations are all in NL East, writes ESPN MLB insider

He may not go too far.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'World Series single-game K leaders' quiz

How many of the MLB pitchers to get at least 10 strikeouts in one World Series appearance can you name in six minutes?

The 'World Series Game 1 starters' quiz

The 'World Series walk-off home runs' quiz

The 'Playoff home run leaders by MLB team' quiz

New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / November 3

Mets predicted to sign rival southpaw on multi-year deal

Now that the 2025 MLB season is officially over, the entire baseball community can shift its focus to this upcoming offseason, which is poised to be among the most exciting winters in recent memory.

MLB News / Yardbarker

25 notable MLB Hall of Famers who never won a World Series

Among the countless Hall of Famers who never experienced the joy of winning a World Series, there are several notable legends who stand out. Here's our list of the 25 greatest.

New York Mets News / Amazin' Avenue / November 2

Luis Torrens and David Peterson Don’t Win Gold Glove Awards

Luis Torrens and David Peterson, both of whom were previously named finalists for the 2025 Rawlings Gold Glove Awards, will be spending the offseason without any extra hardware.

Francisco Lindor News / New York Mets on SI / November 2

Mets' Francisco Lindor drops 3-word reaction to wild World Series Game 7

While New York Mets fans may be reluctant to admit it, no true fan can deny that the 2025 World Series was an all-time classic and will be remembered by the baseball community for years (and likely decades) to come.

New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / November 2

Should the New York Mets sign this pending free agent starter?

The World Series is in the books, which means the offseason has officially arrived in Major League Baseball. For the New York Mets, they're expected to be very busy this winter after missing the playoffs and falling well short of expectations this season.

MLB News / Mets Merized Online / November 2

2025 Report Card: Luisangel Acuña, INF

Player Data: 23 (03/12/2002) B/T: R/R Primary Stats: 95 G, 193 PA, .234/.293/.274/.567, 41 H, 7 2B, 0 HR, 8 RBI, 16 SB, 1 CS Advanced Stats: 65 WRC+, 19.2 K%, 6.7 BB%, .295 BABIP, .258 wOBA, .258 xwOBA, 4 DRS, 0 FRV, 0.4 fWAR Grade: D Luisangel Acuña burst on the scene to end 2024 as he stepped in for the injured Francisco Lindor.

New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / November 2

Should Mets bring back trade deadline acquisition?

The offseason is officially here, and the New York Mets have several impending free agent decisions to make. The most notable will undoubtedly be 2025 All-Stars Pete Alonso and Edwin Diaz, who are expected to opt out of their deals to test the open market and will be highly sought after for a number of other clubs.

MLB News / Yardbarker

The 25 greatest pitching seasons from the modern MLB era

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.

Pete Alonso News / Mets Merized Online / November 2

Three Potential External First Base Free Agent Options If Alonso Leaves

Arguably the most important part of the 2025 offseason for the New York Mets is what happens with slugger Pete Alonso. Alonso has a player option for 2026 that he already confirmed he would, unsurprisingly, exercise the right to opt-out of.

New York Mets News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 1

Candidate emerges as 'favorite' for Mets' pitching coach job

The Mets may be zeroing in on a replacement for Jeremy Hefner.

The 25 greatest MLB utility players of all-time

The 'MLB 30-30 seasons' quiz

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The 'TDs from Josh Allen or Patrick Mahomes' quiz

The 'World Series single-game K leaders' quiz

The 'NFL passer rating leaders' quiz

The 'World Series walk-off home runs' quiz

New York Mets News / Viral Sports News / October 30

Mets Emerging as Potential Threat to Sign Star Free Agent

As the New York Mets plot their offseason strategy, strengthening the infield—beyond resolving Pete Alonso’s future at first base—might not top the priority list at first glance.

New York Mets News / Last Word On Sports / October 29

Revisiting the Mets’ Top 10 Prospects from 2011

Baseball prospect lists are always a gamble. Some future stars rise to the occasion, while others fade away long before reaching Citi Field. The Mets’ Top 10 prospect class of 2011 was no different, a group filled with hype, heartbreak, and a few unforgettable characters.

Carlos Mendoza News / MLB on ClutchPoints / October 27

Mets rumors: Why Carlos Mendoza assistant is bouncing despite high approval rating

Coming off a shocking second-half collapse that kept them out of the postseason, the New York Mets might be about to lose a valuable member of their coaching staff, according to ESPN’s Jeff Passan.

New York Mets News / Total Apex Sports / October 27

New York Mets Predicted To Be In The Mix For Cy Young Winner

The Major League Baseball offseason is heating up, and one of the biggest names expected to dominate trade discussions is Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal.

Troy Snitker News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 27

Mets hire Troy Snitker as hitting coach

The Mets are hiring Troy Snitker to serve as their next hitting coach, according to a report from Andy Martino of SNY. Snitker, 36, is the son of former Braves manager Brian Snitker.

New York Mets News / Viral Sports News / October 26

New York Mets Could Steal Star Free Agent From AL Contender

The New York Mets are going to be a very interesting team to keep an eye on this offseason. After a rough finish to the 2025 MLB season and missing the playoffs, many believe that the Mets will be aggressive once again.

New York Mets News / MLB on ClutchPoints / October 26

Will Mets’ next young ace break through after missing 2025 season

The 2025 New York Mets failed to make the postseason and underachieved on a number of levels. But injuries and other deficiencies allowed the franchise to get a glimpse of what their pitching staff could look like over the next few years.

New York Mets News / Viral Sports News / October 25

Mets Rumored to Be in Mix for Big-Money Starter This Winter

The New York Mets are gearing up for an aggressive offseason overhaul of their starting rotation, determined to avoid a repeat of the pitching shortages that sidelined them from playoff contention this year.

New York Mets News / LWOSports.com / October 24

2 Free Agents That Don’t Make Sense for Met’s, 3 That Do

As the World Series opens between the Toronto Blue Jays and the Los Angeles Dodgers, there is only one thing on Mets fans’ minds: the offseason. After 2024, the Mets did really well in the offseason, acquiring free agents like Juan Soto, Pete Alonso, and A.J.

New York Mets News / Last Word On Sports / October 23

The Case for and against the Mets Paying Pete Alonso

From breaking the rookie home run record to becoming the Mets’ all-time home run leader, Pete Alonso has been the face of the franchise for the past seven years.

Francisco Lindor News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 22