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Mets News & Buzz: Mark Vientos and Brett Baty generating trade interest; Clay Holmes completes bullpen, more

In the last few hours, two New York Mets young infielders, Brett Batt and Mark Vientos, have been linked to the Pittsburgh Pirates, who are looking for talented sluggers to strengthen their offense.

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The New York Mets have had a busy offseason turning over a third of their roster after failing to make the postseason in 2025. Fan favorites and franchise

Francisco Lindor News / Athlon Sports / February 5

Mets' Francisco Lindor Dealt More Bad News Before World Baseball Classic

The New York Mets have one of the strongest infields in MLB, headlined by the team’s captain Francisco Lindor. Since arriving in Queens prior to the 2021 season via trade from the Cleveland Guardians, Lindor has been exactly as anticipated for the Mets.

Clay Holmes News / Empire Sports Media / February 5

Mets’ Clay Holmes completes bullpen session and praises new rotation mate

We don’t really care if the ground is still frozen in Queens; the smell of optimism is already wafting off the bullpen mounds in Port St. Lucie. We’ve all seen this movie before, where the Mets win the winter and lose the fall, but something about this early arrival feels different.

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New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / February 5

Teams Interested in Trading for Pair of Mets’ Sluggers

It's no secret that the New York Mets' infield is going to look very different in 2026. However, what the new arrivals will mean for infielders Brett Baty and Mark Vientos is yet to be revealed.

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The new MLB season brings opportunities as players head into their walk years and try to rebound from subpar performances. These 25 players stand out heading into 2026.

Should Red Sox trade for former All-Star infielder?

Mariners getting needed bat in All-Star Brendon Donovan via three-team deal with Cardinals, Rays

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New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / February 5

Mets Manager Addresses Rumors of Clubhouse Dysfunction

For a season to go as sideways as it did for the New York Mets last year, there has to be a number of contributing factors. They opened the year with World Series aspirations, which were confirmed by their MLB-best 45-24 record through June 12.

Bo Bichette News / Athlon Sports / February 5

MLB Announces Bo Bichette Honor Ahead of 1st Mets Season

Newly signed New York Mets infielder Bo Bichette has had a wonderful career in Major League Baseball. Through seven seasons, Bichette has slashed .294/.337/.469 with an OPS of .806.

Marco Vargas News / Amazin' Avenue / February 5

Top 25 Mets Prospects for 2026: Marco Vargas (26)

On January 21, 2026, Jett Williams and Brandon Sproat were traded to the Milwaukee Brewers. This list, and their place on it, was compiled back in late-November.

New York Mets News / Empire Sports Media / February 5

Young Mets infielders are generating trade interest: Will New York deal Brett Baty or Mark Vientos?

The New York Mets spent the winter acting like a high-stakes poker player with a bottomless bankroll, and honestly, the rest of the NL East should be terrified.

Austin Warren News / Amazin' Avenue / February 5

Austin Warren looks to log more innings with Mets in 2026

It’s been a little over a year since the Mets claimed right-handed relief pitcher Austin Warren off waivers from the Giants, and with today being Warren’s 30th birthday, it seems like as good a time as any to take a look at what might be in store for him in 2026.

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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 / Mets Merized Online / February 5

Where Mets Prospects Land on the Main Top 100 Lists

Nolan McLean, Carson Benge, Jonah Tong, A.J. Ewing, Jacob Reimer, Ryan Clifford and Will Watson have been named as top 100 prospects in baseball. McLean, Benge, Tong and Ewing are all prospect promotion incentive eligible as long as they spend at least 172 days on the major league roster in 2026.

New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / February 5

Eduardo Perez's Ideal Mets Free Agency Target Hits a Dead End

If the New York Mets are going to have any other major moves before the start of the 2026 season, it would likely be to add a frontline starting pitcher.

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Freddy Peralta News / Empire Sports Media / February 4

Mets News & Buzz: Freddy Peralta makes WBC decision; 7 Mets prospects make Baseball Prospectus’ top 101 list, more

New York Mets ace Freddy Peralta is skipping the World Baseball Classic as he enters his contract year with a chance to secure a life-changing bag after the World Series.

New York Mets News / Amazin' Avenue / February 4

Baseball Prospectus includes seven Mets prospects on top 101 list

Baseball Prospectus has published its annual list of the top 101 prospects in baseball ahead of the 2026 season, and seven Mets prospects are included on the list: Nolan McLean (4), Carson Benge (10), Jonah Tong (23), A.J.

New York Mets News / Just Baseball / February 4

Four Mock Trades That Could Complete the Mets Bullpen

The New York Mets are having one of the most active off-seasons in all of baseball. David Stearns and his front office staff have completely reworked the landscape of the Mets’ roster.

New York Mets News / MLB on ClutchPoints / February 3

Nolan McLean drops truth bomb about Freddy Peralta’s impact on Mets

The New York Mets made a major splash when they acquired Freddy Peralta in a trade with the Milwaukee Brewers. Now, he is expected to lead the Mets’ rotation.

Carlos Beltran News / Field Level Media / February 3

Carlos Beltran to represent Mets in Hall of Fame

The National Baseball Hall of Fame announced Tuesday that outfielder Carlos Beltran will have a New York Mets cap on his plaque when he is inducted this summer, while Andruw Jones will represent the Atlanta Braves and Jeff Kent will represent the San Francisco Giants.

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Ty France News / Larry Brown Sports / February 2

Yankees, Mets in free-agency battle for former All-Star IF

Yankees and Mets are in MLB free-agency battle for former All-Star infielder

The New York Yankees and the New York Mets appear to have their sights set on a common target in free agency.

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New York Mets News / MLB on ClutchPoints / February 1

1 last-minute trade Mets must make before spring training

After missing the playoffs in 2025, the New York Mets have spent all offseason completely revamping their roster. Before spring training, it wouldn’t be shocking to see the Mets make another splash.