By mid-January, most offseason stories blur together. Weight room clips. Smiling photos. Vague optimism. This one felt different. Marcus Semien was already on a back field, glove on, sweating through real work with players who could shape the New York Mets for years.
When the Mets traded for Huascar Brazobán in the summer of 2024, it was seen as a minor, but craft move. Brazobán, a late bloomer in terms of big league appearances, was under team control through 2028, had two options remaining, and had some interesting facets of his game just below the surface.
The New York Mets are in play for both Cody Bellinger and Kyle Tucker right now, and appear to have a good chance to sign one of these star sluggers before the offseason arrives.
The New York Mets have made a slew of moves this offseason, bringing in Marcus Semien in exchange for Brandon Nimmo as well as signing Devin Williams in a bit of a buy low to replace free agency departee Edwin Diaz.
The New York Mets recently met with free agent outfielder Kyle Tucker and are very much interested in signing him. Getting him would change the entire outcome of the team and give it a stellar outfield pairing together with Juan Soto.
After three seasons with the New York Yankees, relief pitcher Luke Weaver is starting a new chapter in his career in the big leagues with another club that’s based not too far away from the Bronx.
If there is one thing abundantly clear heading into the 2026 season for the New York Mets, it is that they have their ace. After getting called up in late August last year, Nolan McLean dazzled during his eight big league starts for the Amazins'.
In what can only be called a disappointing offseason for the New York Mets at this point, there is a sense of urgency for the ballclub to add some much-needed pieces with spring training on the horizon.
It has been exactly one month and one day since former New York Mets slugger Pete Alonso signed a five-year, $155 million deal with the Baltimore Orioles in free agency, thus marking the first time he has played with another team aside from the Mets in his big league career.
By mid-January, you can usually tell how an offseason feels by what is still missing. In Queens, the gaps are loud enough to hear over the construction noise.
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 New York Mets' farm system has become a major strength under the leadership of David Stearns and is loaded with top talent. One of the more intriguing prospects in the system is shortstop Elian Peña, who signed as an international free agent last year for a franchise-record $5 million signing bonus.
The New York Mets have had a disappointing offseason so far in the eyes of many, but the team still has time and the ability to turn things around. Coming into the winter, the Mets were a team that everyone had their eyes on.
The calendar says mid-January, but the New York Mets are already operating like a team short on time. Spring Training is creeping closer, and the roster still feels unfinished in a few obvious places.
The New York Mets are extremely high on Carson Benge and believe he has the potential to become a star. With Tyrone Taylor looking like their only option for centerfield, it wouldn’t hurt them to give Benge the starting job if he shows out in spring training.
The New York Mets‘ interest in star free agent Kyle Tucker is real. The Mets are among the three main teams remaining that are heavily involved in the Tucker sweepstakes, a source confirmed to Sirius XM and SNY’s Jim Duquette late Sunday night.
The New York Mets have remained active in free agency as the organization reshapes its roster, with many familiar faces no longer in Queens. Several of the team’s newest additions arrived from across town, having played for the New York Yankees the year prior.
The number that jumps out first is 2.06. That was Nolan McLean’s ERA in his first taste of the majors in 2025, a clean, confident introduction that told you plenty about where the New York Mets are headed.
The New York Mets could potentially re-sign a familiar face this offseason. Free agent Starling Marte and the Mets share mutual interest in a reunion, sources first indicated to Pat Ragazzo of Sports Illustrated.
The Mets announced that infielder/outfielder Ji Hwan Bae has been sent outright Triple-A Syracuse. When combined with the club losing Drew Romo via waivers to the White Sox, the Mets’ 40-man roster count dropped to 38 this week.
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.
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