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On YouTubeNew York Mets News / Mets Merized Online / December 30
Tatsuya Imai Market Heating Up as Deadline Looms 
On Monday, both Robert Murray of Fanside and Jon Heyman of the New York Post held live streams discussing available free agents including Tatsuya Imai.
New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / December 30
Where things stand between Mets and Tatsuya Imai, per insider
There appears to be a lot of pressure on the New York Mets to improve their starting rotation right now. Frankly, there's pressure on David Stearns and the rest of New York's front office to make any considerable splash in free agency or via a trade, given how their offseason has gone to this point.
Nolan McLean News / Amazin' Avenue / December 30
Nolan McLean will be a key component of the next Mets core
In case you haven’t heard, the 2026 Mets will look very different from the teams we’ve rooted for over the past several years. The four longest-tenured Mets—Brandon Nimmo, Jeff McNeil, Pete Alonso, and Edwin Díaz—are all gone, having either been jettisoned from the team or allowed to walk away.
The 'Active MLB home run leaders' quiz
How many of the most prolific power hitters in baseball today can you name in 5 minutes?
MLB News / Amazin' Avenue / December 30
Tuesday Top Ten: Edwin Díaz Saves
The sound of Edwin Díaz’s signature trumpets signaled more than a dramatic entrance from the bullpen; they were the overture to a serialized adventure story, the theme song to a Mets career which, from its first moment to its last, proved boundlessly entertaining and unpredictable.
25 MLB players on the brink of stardom in 2026
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.
New York Mets News / Empire Sports Media / December 30
Mets assistant GM reveals the team’s priority during the offseason
The final weekend of September felt oddly quiet at Citi Field, the kind of quiet that only comes when expectations collapse ahead of schedule. The New York Mets were supposed to be planning rotation matchups and bullpen lanes for another October run.
Tarik Skubal News / New York Mets on SI / December 30
Mets competing with NL rival to be Tarik Skubal's top landing spot
Perhaps the most compelling trade rumor that has been floated around during this MLB offseason is the fact that two-time reigning AL Cy Young Award winner Tarik Skubal could be traded from the Detroit Tigers.
New York Mets News / Sport Relay / December 29
Mets Confirmed to Play in 2026 World Baseball Classic
The New York Mets had five members from their roster announce their intention to play in the 2026 World Baseball Classic. Nolan McLean and Clay Holmes will pitch for Team USA.
Francisco Lindor News / Athlon Sports / December 29
Mets’ Francisco Lindor Makes Personal Decision During MLB Offseason
The 2025 New York Mets season ended in disappointment despite a promising start and strong individual performances from several core players. New York finished 83-79, placing second in the NL East, but ultimately missed the MLB postseason after a late-season collapse.
Sean Manaea News / Empire Sports Media / December 29
Mets News & Buzz: Strategic trade might clear the way for Tatsuya Imai pursuit; Sean Manaea is a prime bounce-back candidate, more
Trading Kodai Senga might help the New York Mets clear up a spot, plus salary relief, to pursue fellow Japanese Tatsuya Imai, but it’s harder in real life than it is on paper.
Cody Bellinger News / New York Mets on SI / December 29
Insider reveals what's holding up Mets' Cody Bellinger talks
There has been a lot of chatter about the New York Mets' reported interest in signing former Yankees star slugger Cody Bellinger in free agency this offseason.
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.
MLB News / Mets Merized Online / December 29
Report: Kazuma Okamoto Stateside to Meet with Teams
Per Yakyu Cosmopolitan, NPB star first baseman Kazuma Okamoto has reportedly arrived in the United States to meet with teams and make his final decision.
Sean Manaea News / Empire Sports Media / December 29
Mets have the perfect bounce-back candidate in Sean Manaea
The number still jumps off the page. 181.2 innings. A 3.47 ERA. Nearly a strikeout per frame. For Sean Manaea, that 2024 season with the New York Mets felt like a quiet career pivot that suddenly became very loud.
New York Mets News / MLB on ClutchPoints / December 29
Mets have former top prospect make sudden position change
The New York Mets are going to look like a much different ball club come 2026. And now, the Mets are making a peculiar position decision with one of their former top prospects.
New York Mets News / Mets Merized Online / December 29
Three Starters Who Could Bolster Mets’ Rotation
As 2026 approaches, the Mets still have plenty of work to do to reshape their roster for the upcoming season. They’ve added and subtracted to their lineup and bullpen; however, they haven’t made many additions to their starting rotation yet.
Jeff McNeil News / New York Mets on SI / December 28
Jeff McNeil sends parting message to Mets fans after trade
The New York Mets traded veteran infielder Jeff McNeil to the Athletics in exchange for minor league pitcher Yordan Rodriguez on December 23. This deal didn't come as a surprise, given all the reports that McNeil was on the trade block throughout this offseason.
Willson Contreras News / Empire Sports Media / December 27
Mets News & Buzz: How Mets let trade for Willson Contreras slip away; 2 newcomers projected to hit 20+ homers, more
The New York Mets came relatively close to completing a trade for first baseman Willson Contreras, but the Red Sox beat them and got their man. Luckily for the Mets, two of their new players for 2026, Jorge Polanco and Marcus Semien, are projected to surpass 20 home runs.
New York Mets News / MLB on ClutchPoints / December 26
One roster move Mets must make after Christmas
The New York Mets have been busy this offseason, attempting to retool their team after a monumental collapse last season. One of their more surprising moves was the trade of Jeff McNeil to the Athletics in exchange for Yordan Rodriguez, a pitching prospect.
New York Mets News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 23
Mets Interested In Austin Hays
The Mets have interest in free agent outfielder Austin Hays, reports Jon Heyman of The New York Post. Hays was previously connected to the Royals but that was before Kansas City signed Lane Thomas and acquired Isaac Collins.
New York Mets News / Yardbarker / December 23
Mets' roster moves may have common thread
These moves have a common theme aside from the Mets saving money.
New York Mets News / Larry Brown Sports / December 22
Mets reportedly eyeing 3-time All-Star after latest trade
The New York Mets roster is already looking much different from what it did two months ago. The Mets continued moving pieces on Monday by trading infielder Jeff McNeil to the Athletics.
MLB News / Yardbarker / December 23
Athletics add another piece to impressive lineup with Jeff McNeil acquisition
The Athletics have quietly built an impressive lineup in Sacramento. They added another interesting piece to the puzzle on Monday.
Brandon Waddell News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 20
Mets Outright Brandon Waddell
The Mets assigned left-hander Brandon Waddell outright to Triple-A yesterday, as noted by Anthony DiComo of MLB.com. Waddell had been designated for assignment earlier this week to make room for catcher Drew Romo on the 40-man roster.
Clay Holmes News / Yardbarker / December 19
Mets' Clay Holmes seems puzzled by controversial offseason decisions
While speaking at a holiday event held at Citi Field on Thursday, Holmes spoke about the fact that closer Edwin Diaz, first baseman Pete Alonso and outfielder Brandon Nimmo all have new MLB homes.
Kevin Herget News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 18
Mets Re-Sign Kevin Herget To Minor League Deal
The Mets are in agreement with reliever Kevin Herget on a minor league contract, reports Will Sammon of The Athletic. The Paragon Sports International client will be in camp as a non-roster invitee.
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