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5 Realistic Mets Starting Pitcher Trade Targets to Bolster Rotation

With the 2026-2027 offseason officially underway, the New York Mets' main focus should be on upgrading their starting rotation. There are several free-agent options who should interest the Mets, none more so than Tarik Skubal and Michael King.

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Mets reportedly add A.J. Ellis to major-league coaching staff

According to Will Sammon at The Athletic, sources are reporting that the Mets are hiring A.J. Ellis as their major-league strategy coordinator. Ellis is coming from the San Diego Padres, where he had been a special assistant in the front office since 2019.

New York Mets News / Mets Merized Online / November 4

Mets Hiring A.J. Ellis

According to Will Sammon of The Athletic, the Mets are hiring former long-time major league catcher A.J. Ellis. Sammon reports the role will be for the Mets major league staff as a strategy coordinator.

New York Mets News / Mets Merized Online / November 4

Steamer Ranks Mets 6th Overall by WAR

Steamer has released their initial projections for the 2027 season and by depth chart alignment, the Mets rank sixth overall with 41 WAR. Their offense ranks fourth overall with 25.3 WAR and their pitching ranks seventeenth with 15.7 WAR.

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The 'World Series MVPs' quiz

MLB has awarded the World Series MVP since 1955. How many of these players can you name in six minutes?

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New York Mets News / Amazin' Avenue / November 4

Mets International Free Agent Profile: Kaima Taira

Kaima Taira was born on November 15, 1999 in Ishigaki, a city in Okinawa. In high school, he attended Okinawa Prefectural Yaeyama Commercial and Technical High School, a public vocational high school located in Ishigaki.

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25 MLB prospects who will make an impact in 2027

The 2026 MLB season was driven by top performances from young players, and the crop of young talent in the minors has never been greater. These 25 prospects could emerge as top MLB players in 2027.

New York Mets News / Mets Merized Online / November 4

Winter Ball Recap: Mauricio Homers, Torrens Plays Right Field

Ronny Mauricio picked up where he left off. The 25-year-old hit three homers in the last two games of the Mets regular season and on Tuesday he homered in his first Dominican Winter League appearance.

Trevor Megill News / New York Mets on SI / November 4

Evaluating What a Trevor Megill Trade Could Look Like for Mets

The New York Mets will have to get creative this offseason to address their bullpen after trading away four high-leverage arms at the deadline in August.

New York Mets News / EssentiallySports / November 4

'It Will Prove to Be a Massive Mistake': Mets Warned Against Cheaping Out on Teruaki Sato After Jorge Polanco Signing

The New York Mets are eyeing another Japanese sensation on the market, but history suggests that chasing star power means little if the front office fails to make the right moves.

MLB News / EssentiallySports / November 4

Steve Cohen & Mets Tipped as Front Runner For Tarik Skubal As ESPN Analyst Denies Dodgers Need For 29-Year-Old

Tarik Skubal, the two-time American League Cy Young Award winner, has posted a 2.47 ERA across 103 starts since 2023, making him one of the biggest names in the upcoming free-agent market.

Vinnie Pasquantino News / New York Mets on SI / November 3

Mapping Out What a Potential Mets-Vinnie Pasquantino Trade Could Look Like

While the free-agent market seems flush with starting pitchers the New York Mets can target, first base does not have nearly as many options that are very appealing.

New York Mets News / Yardbarker / November 3

Mets have question marks at several key positions

As they head into the GM meetings next week, here are the positions the Mets need to fix before Opening Day gets under way against the Marlins.

Why Mets are 'considered the favorite to land' Tarik Skubal over Dodgers in free agency

Mets legend Jerry Koosman passes away at 83

Bo Bichette exercises $42M player option after disappointing first season with Mets

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25 records that were broken during the 2026 MLB season

The 2026 MLB season was historic in many ways. These 25 records were broken during the season.

New York Mets News / Baseball Now / November 3

Mets Reportedly Cooling On Japanese Slugger Teruaki Sato For This Reason

The New York Mets have been very aggressive in free agency in recent years, and they seem to find themselves involved in every conversation involving a marquee free agent.

Jake Bauers News / MLB on ClutchPoints / November 3

Mets rumors: Jake Bauers mentioned as ‘perfect fit’ for New York in free agency

The New York Mets had a disastrous season. Despite having one of the biggest payrolls in the majors, the Mets finished 74-88. That placed them last in the NL East, with the third-worst record in the National League, and 14 games out of a playoff spot.

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MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 2

Mets Designate Kyren Paris, Christian Cairo For Assignment

The Mets announced that infielder Kyren Paris, who was claimed off waivers from the Angels a few days ago, has been signed to a major league contract for 2027 and designated for assignment.

Jack Anderson News / MLB on ClutchPoints / November 2

Mets add crucial pitching help early in MLB offseason

The New York Mets made a roster addition on Monday. Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reported that New York claimed right-handed pitcher Jack Anderson off waivers from the Minnesota Twins.

New York Mets News / Viral Sports News / November 2

Former New York Mets Star Pitcher Has Reportedly Died

Jerry Koosman, the left-handed pitcher who teamed with Tom Seaver to anchor the 1969 Miracle Mets and delivered the final out of the franchise’s first World Series title, died Sunday at his home in Osceola, Wisconsin.

MLB News / Yardbarker / November 2

Why Mets are 'considered the favorite to land' Skubal in free agency

Why Mets are 'considered the favorite to land' Tarik Skubal over Dodgers in free agency

The Dodgers did not sign him to a contract extension leading up to free agency, which is set to begin Monday at 5 p.m. ET.

Blue Jays decline outfielder Myles Straw's 2027 club option

Robinson Cano Jr. agrees to $1 million pre-agreement with Marlins

Did Yankees do the right thing with David Bednar's qualifying offer?

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Christian Cairo News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 2

Mets sign Christian Cairo

The Mets have signed infielder Christian Cairo to a major league deal, per a team announcement. Cairo closed the season in New York’s system after joining the organization via waiver claim.

Nolan McLean News / MLB on ClutchPoints / November 1

Mets flex Nolan McLean’s Gold Glove award with awesome message

The New York Mets did not hold back in celebrating Nolan McLean’s latest accomplishment. McLean won the 2026 National League Gold Glove Award for pitchers on Sunday, and the Mets marked the occasion with a fitting message on social media.

New York Mets News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 1

Mets Outright Four Players Off 40-Man Roster

The Mets have outrighted outfielder Cristian Pache, infielder Eric Wagaman, left-hander Philip Abner, and right-hander Cameron Weston off their 40-man roster, MLB.com’s Anthony DiComo reports. This brings New York’s 40-man roster down to 39 players, putting the team in better shape prior to tomorrow’s deadline for 40-man roster compliance.