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On YouTubeNew York Mets News / Sport Relay / January 8
Mets Give Five Deals to Avoid Arbitration 
The New York Mets gave out deals to five players, so they can avoid arbitration before Thursday evening’s deadline. The club reached an agreement with pitchers David Peterson, Tylor Megill, Reed Garrett and Huascar Brazoban.
New York Mets News / Amazin' Avenue / January 8
Mets reach agreements with all arbitration eligible players
Back in November, the Mets non-tendered three pitchers in Max Kranick, Danny Young, and José Castillo, while tendering contracts to six arbitration eligible players.
New York Mets News / Empire Sports Media / January 8
Mets News & Buzz: Can Mets convince Kyle Tucker to sign a short-term, high-AAV deal? New York adds minor leaguer, more
The New York Mets want Kyle Tucker. They also don’t want to dish out more 10-year commitments, and Tucker might require one. However, if they can offer a short-term deal with an inflated average annual value (AAV), they might have an outside chance.
The 'MLB Home Run Derby champions' quiz
MLB held its inaugural Home Run Derby event at the 1985 MLB All-Star Game. How many of the winners can you name in five minutes?
Framber Valdez News / MLB on ClutchPoints / January 8
Why Mets must sign Framber Valdez in free agency
The New York Mets should treat Framber Valdez as the clearest solution in free agency because the Mets starting rotation still lacks dependable bulk innings.
The 25 most memorable sports plays of 2025
When it comes to unforgettable plays within the 2025 sports calendar, this was truly a special year. Here's our rankings of the 25 best.
New York Mets News / Mets Merized Online / January 8
How Could the Mets Finish the Offseason? Part 1
This offseason is unlike the last two. Last offseason, Juan Soto, a 26-year-old bona fide superstar, headlined the free agent class. The previous offseason, Shohei Ohtani, the unicorn, and Yoshinobu Yamamoto were available.
Kyle Tucker News / Yardbarker / January 9
Kyle Tucker saga is down to three potential destinations
Tucker is coming off a down year by his standards because of injuries.
New York Mets News / Mets Merized Online / January 8
Mets Agree to Terms With Arbitration-Eligible Players
Thursday is the deadline for teams and players to propose salaries in arbitration. If an agreement isn’t reached, the two sides will go to a hearing before spring training to determine the player’s salary for 2026.
New York Mets News / Empire Sports Media / January 8
Can the Mets convince Kyle Tucker to sign a high-AAV, short-term deal?
The numbers don’t lie, but the depth chart does. Right now, the New York Mets can glance at their outfield situation and feel a familiar tightness. Juan Soto is there, planted firmly as a franchise cornerstone.
New York Mets News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 8
Mets Prefer Trade Market To Free Agency In Rotation Search
The Mets are still in the market for upgrades to their starting pitching group, but they prefer to bolster the rotation by way of a trade rather than via free agency, Ken Rosenthal and Will Sammon of The Athletic report.
Jun-Seok Shim News / Empire Sports Media / January 8
Mets sign Jun-Seok Shim to minor league deal
The New York Mets did not make headlines with their latest pitching move, but that is kind of the point. This was a quiet, low-risk bet on arm talent. The kind of signing that only makes sense if an organization believes depth matters not just for April, but for two or three years down the road.
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.
New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / January 8
Mets willing to trade young sluggers to improve other areas
The New York Mets have continued to be quiet this offseason, with everyone still waiting for a significant splash. However, a recent report indicated that they could be willing to move some of their young sluggers to help improve other areas.
Antonio Jimenez News / Amazin' Avenue / January 8
Top 25 Mets Prospects for 2026: Antonio Jimenez (20)
Davie, Florida native Antonio Jimenez attended Archbishop McCarthy High School in Southwest Ranches, Florida, developing into a four-year letter-winner who became team captain.
New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / January 8
Former Mets fan favorite explains his preferred free agent target
As the New York Mets continue to search for a frontline starting pitcher in free agency, one analyst and former fan favorite player has identified his preferred target for the team.
Ryne Stanek News / Amazin' Avenue / January 8
Ryne Stanek led Mets pitchers in games in 2025, and that was part of the problem
It’s hard to fault the Mets for re-uniting with Ryne Stanek after trading for him prior to the 2024 trade deadline. Part of their attempt to bolster the bullpen for their 2024 postseason push, Stanek struggled at first, posting a 15.75 ERA (seven earned runs in four innings) across his first five outings.
New York Mets News / Mets Merized Online / January 8
Multiple Mets Prospects Praised in New MLB Pipeline Executive Polls
MLB Pipeline polled executives on their picks for who will be the most likely to win the Rookie of the Year award in 2026 and which pitching prospects are the best in baseball.
New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / January 8
Mets reportedly open to trading for either rental or controllable pitchers
With the offseason continuing on for the New York Mets and some of the big names in free agency at a standstill, the franchise still has a few notable needs heading into 2026.
MLB News / Yardbarker / January 7
Potential Mets-Royals trade centered on breakout starter Kris Bubic would be win-win
Trade between the Mets and Royals involving Bubic would make sense. The two sides could help strengthen weak points on the other roster.
New York Mets News / Action Network / January 7
When Will The New York Downstate Casinos Open?
The casino landscape in the New York City metropolitan area is about to experience a significant transformation. Following the New York State Gaming Commission’s approval of downstate licenses last month, three new full-scale commercial casinos are set to make their debut.
New York Mets News / Last Word On Sports / January 6
One Star Free Agent is Gaining an Edge with the Mets, Plus More Notes
January is typically a quiet month for baseball news and transactions, but this offseason’s slow pace has stood out. Teams across MLB are showing increased reluctance to meet initial asking prices, instead waiting for markets to settle at figures they deem more reasonable.
New York Mets News / MLB on ClutchPoints / January 6
Ex-Mets reliever drawing interest from ‘most of NL Central’
There is always going to be a strong market for relief pitchers considering how important solid bullpen play is to playing winning baseball. To that end,
Christian Arroyo News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 5
Mets To Sign Christian Arroyo To Minor League Deal
The Mets have agreed to a minor league deal with infielder Christian Arroyo, reports Mike Puma of The New York Post. The O’Connell Sports Management also receives an invite to big league camp in spring training.
New York Mets News / Last Word On Sports / January 4
Five Trades That Make Sense for the Mets
We’ve reached that point in the offseason when daily hypotheticals of things that definitely won’t happen become a common occurrence. For the New York Mets, that’s been a theme all offseason, “checking in” and remaining “interested” in all the top options.
New York Mets News / Last Word On Sports / January 4
Why the Mets Should Steal All-Star Lefty from Division Rival
The New York Mets have a big weakness that has not been addressed this offseason. That is their starting pitching. The Mets’ rotation was very lackluster in the second half of last season.
Kyle Tucker News / Yardbarker / January 3
New York Mets reportedly eyeing significant free-agent move
The New York Mets offseason has been defined by the players who left the organization rather than any additions. That may be about to change.
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