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Mets Reassign Top Prospects, Veterans in Slew of Cuts

The New York Mets continue to trim their roster with Opening Day less than two weeks away. Prior to Sunday afternoon’s spring game, the Mets reassigned 11 players to minor league camp, including pitchers Ryan Lambert, Carl Edwards Jr.

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Mets reclaim lefty pitcher off waivers

The New York Mets reclaimed left-handed reliever Richard Lovelady off waivers from the Washington Nationals on Saturday, continuing a transactional cycle that has repeatedly brought the pitcher back to the organization.

New York Mets News / Mets Merized Online / March 15

Mets Make Several Cuts; Lambert, Ewing Among Them

The New York Mets announced several different cuts prior to their game on Sunday: Pitchers: RHP Carl Edwards Jr., LHP Joe Jacques, RHP Ryan Lambert Catcher: Kevin Parada Infielders: Ryan Clifford, Jackson Cluff, Grae Kessinger, Jacob Reimer Outfielders: Ji Hwan Bae, A.J.

Francisco Lindor News / Mets Merized Online / March 15

Spring Training Game Chat: Francisco Lindor Returns, 1:10 P.M.

Sunday, March 15, 2026 • 1:10 PM Clover Park • Port St. Lucie, FL RHP Grant Rogers (0-1, 3.60) vs. LHP Zach Thornton (1-0, 0.00) WPIX Spring started off with some uncertainty for the New York Mets.

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Clay Holmes News / Amazin' Avenue / March 15

What will season 2 of the Clay Holmes starter experiment look like?

In his first year as a full-time starter, Clay Holmes was sturdy, if unspectacular. After eight years of solely relieving (after his first season where he both started and relieved), Holmes made 31 starts in 2025 (plus two relief appearances) good for a 3.53 ERA.

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One storyline to follow for every MLB team in 2026

As Spring Training opens for 2026, all 30 teams have high hopes and big questions. These are the storylines to follow for each team heading into Opening Day.

Francisco Lindor News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 15

Mets’ Francisco Lindor already back from injury well before Opening Day

The New York Mets have been optimistic for the past few weeks, as the injury update for Francisco Lindor showed that he could possibly be ready before Opening Day.

Freddy Peralta News / Mets Merized Online / March 15

Freddy Peralta Sharp In One-Hit Outing

Freddy Peralta was back on the mound for his third start of the spring on Sunday. He threw four innings against the Houston Astros, giving up one run on one hit.

Freddy Peralta News / Mets Merized Online / March 14

Freddy Peralta Strikes Out Five, but Mets Lose to Astros 8-2

With just two weeks left until his first start at Citi Field as a member of the New York Mets, Freddy Peralta took the hill on Saturday in his latest spring training outing against the Houston Astros.

New York Mets News / Last Word On Sports / March 14

Mets Place Rookie Reliever on Injured List, Reunite With an Old Friend

The New York Mets’ injury bug has started again, as reliever Justin Hagenman has been put on the 60-day injured list due to a rib fracture. The Mets made a corresponding move by reacquiring Richard Lovelady off waivers from the Washington Nationals.

MLB News / Amazin' Avenue / March 14

Grapefruit Juice: Astros 8, Mets 2

The Mets fell to the Astros 8-2 at CACTI Park of The Palm Beaches. The loss dropped New York to 10-8 in Grapefruit League action, with one tie. Freddy Peralta started for the Mets and was terrific, holding Houston to just one hit and one earned run over four innings of work.

MLB News / Mets Merized Online / March 14

Spring Training Game Chat: Mets vs Astros, 6:05 PM

Friday, March 14, 2026 • 6:05 PM CACTI Park of the Palm Beaches • West Pam Beach, FL RHP Freddy Peralta (2-0, 3.00) vs. RHP Ryan Weiss (0-0, 1.69) WPIX You could watch back-to-back-to-back baseball games today.

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25 MLB players that could be traded during the 2026 season

The 2026 MLB season is right around the corner, and it is never too early to start thinking about how it might unfold. Seemingly, every year, we have a decent handle on who should contend and who is likely to struggle, which makes looking ahead to the trade deadline inevitable.

New York Mets News / Yardbarker / March 14

Kodai Senga showing why he is New York Mets' biggest X-factor

The New York Mets need Kodai Senga to return to form as they look to contend for a playoff berth in 2026.

Mets claim pitcher Richard Lovelady

Angels actually allowing young infielder to get more developmental time

Blue Jays choose Kevin Gausman as Opening Day starter

Reds slow Chase Burns after range of motion issue

Astros haven’t yet discussed extension with Bryan Abreu

New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / March 14

Mets Bring Back Lefty Pitcher via Waiver Claim

The New York Mets are bringing back a familiar face to bolster their bullpen depth. The Mets claimed left-handed pitcher Richard "Dick" Lovelady off waivers from the Washington Nationals on Saturday.

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Mets Add Former Player After Unfortunate News at Spring Training

The New York Mets are preparing for the upcoming MLB season with an entirely new look. Last year, New York had a disappointing season and missed the postseason, prompting president of baseball operations David Stearns to overhaul the lineup.

Kodai Senga News / Last Word On Sports / March 14

Kodai Senga ‘Connecting My Brain’ in Hope of Bounce Back

It was a very different offseason for Kodai Senga. Coming off a 2025 season that didn’t reveal who the true Senga really was, the right-hander decided he needed to take a different approach in tackling his fourth season in the MLB after coming over from Japan.

Richard Lovelady News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 14

Mets Claim Richard Lovelady

The Mets announced that left-hander Richard Lovelady has been claimed off waivers from the Nationals. Right-hander Justin Hagenman was placed on New York’s 60-day injured list in the corresponding move, as Hagenman will now miss the first two months of the season recovering from a rib fracture.

MLB News / Yardbarker / March 13

Is Brandon Sproat being fast tracked too quickly in Milwaukee?

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Luis Robert News / Total Pro Sports / March 13

'I Can Put Up That Type Of Year Again' – Mets All-Star Slugger Drops Bold Comeback In 2026

Luis Robert Jr. is among the influx of superstars into the New York Mets roster for the upcoming season. The All-Star centerfielder enjoyed a superb start to his MLB career with the Chicago White Sox, but his performance level dropped considerably in the past couple of years.

New York Mets News / Athlon Sports / March 12

Forecasting Brett Baty, Mark Vientos And Others On The Mets

After a disappointing 2025 campaign, the Mets traded for 2B Marcus Semien and Luis Robert Jr., signed Bo Bichette to play third base, and added IF Jorge Polanco to the mix.

Luis Robert News / Empire Sports Media / March 12

Luis Robert Jr. makes spring training debut on Friday

The wait in Port St. Lucie is finally over. After weeks of watching from the sidelines and focusing on physical preparation, the New York Mets have officially integrated one of their newest high-profile acquisitions, center fielder Luis Robert Jr., into the mix.

Francisco Lindor News / Yardbarker / March 12

Mets fans get more good news about status of injured star Francisco Lindor

New York Mets fans were delighted to recently learn that star shortstop Francisco Lindor had progressed to playing defense in minor-league games.

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New York Mets News / Just Baseball / March 12

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The New York Mets enter the 2026 season with lofty expectations. They turned the page on a core that did not get the job done over the past few years, saying good-bye to fan-favorites like Pete Alonso, Brandon Nimmo and Edwin Diaz.

New York Mets News / Action Network / March 11

New York’s Casinos See Steady Growth as Downstate Projects Progress

New York State’s four full-size casinos continue to show steady growth as the Empire State prepares to add three more casinos to the mix. The New York State Gaming Commission provided its latest report on the performance of the state’s commercial casinos.

Carson Benge News / Total Pro Sports / March 11

Mets President Shares Blunt Response On Carson Benge’s Opening Day Status

Spring training buzz is getting louder in Queens, and one name keeps popping up: Carson Benge. The young outfielder has flashed a smooth swing and steady defense while pushing hard for a starting role.

New York Mets News / Larry Brown Sports / March 7

Freddy Peralta has a major ask in free agency

The New York Mets have Freddy Peralta on an inexpensive contract for 2026, but they will have to make a much longer commitment if they want to keep him beyond that.