One of the New York Mets' top potential offseason targets, Teruaki Sato, received a significant update on Monday about his free agency. After officially being posted by the Hanshin Tigers on November 1, Sato, along with other Japanese free agents, began his 45-day window to sign with a major league team.
With the free agency period beginning at 5 p.m. ET on Monday, teams are making moves left and right in preparation. The Mets are no different. They’ve already made two moves, signing INF Christian Cairo to a one-year, major league deal.
The Mets’ minor league system is diverse and full of many philosophies. You have hitters who focus on pull-side power, hitters with an all-fields approach, those who prioritize contact alongside speed, and more.
Right-hander Nolan McLean has been selected as a recipient of the 2026 Rawlings Gold Glove Award. Rawlings made the announcement in a televised show on ESPN Sunday evening.
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.
The National Baseball Hall of Fame announced their Contemporary Baseball Era ballot for 2027 Hall of Fame consideration. Four managers and four executives make up the ballot, with former Mets general manager and president Sandy Alderson nabbing a spot on the ballot.
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.
If there's one thing Mets President of Baseball Operations David Stearns loves to do, it's sign free agents at a low price. He had a lot of success with this in his first offseason with the Mets, most famously with the Jose Iglesias minor-league deal that helped make 2024 one of the most memorable seasons in Mets history.
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.
Mets President of Baseball Operations David Stearns made his first signing of the offseason, claiming second baseman Kyren Paris off waivers from the Angels.
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.
After letting many familiar faces leave last winter, the Mets went on a blitz this past January, bringing in Bo Bichette, Freddy Peralta, and Luis Robert Jr.
With the MLB offseason now in full swing, the Mets are expected to address several areas that derailed their season. One area they expect to fix in free agency is their pitching staff, which has been disappointing for two straight seasons.
Left-hander Jerry Koosman, who helped the New York Mets to their improbable 1969 World Series title, died on Sunday after a battle with multiple illnesses.
The New York Mets changed hands twice in four decades, with each sale reflecting a different era of baseball ownership. In January 1980, publisher Doubleday & Co.
The Atlanta Braves added switch-hitting infielder Vidal Brujan on a minor league contract this week, according to transaction records. The 28-year-old will report to Triple-A Gwinnett as a depth option for the organization.
The New York Mets ended their disastrous 2026 campaign at the bottom of the NL East, with a 74-88 record. As David Stearns’ roster overhaul failed to bear any fruit, the Mets have their work cut out for them before the 2027 season.
On Thursday, the New York Mets claimed Kyren Paris off waivers and designated Cristian Pache for assignment. Paris was a second-round pick of the Los Angeles Angels in 2019 and made his big-league debut in 2023.
Bo Bichette has chosen to stay with the New York Mets. Bichette will reportedly exercise his $42 million player option and not explore the free-agent market amid the impending lockout and the uncertainty of CBA negotiations.
One of the most disappointing seasons in the history of the New York Mets is finally complete. It was a season filled with countless disappointments, underperformance, and dysfunction, all contributing to a last-place finish in the National League East.
New York Mets outfielder Carson Benge became the first rookie in franchise history to go 20-20, while right-hander Nolan McLean struck out 194. Still, the club finished 74-88 and missed October again.