New York Mets: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Craig Kimbrel News / Larry Brown Sports / January 24

Mets signing nine-time All-Star pitcher

The New York Mets are taking a flier on a proven veteran pitcher in Craig Kimbrel. Several reporters confirmed Saturday that the Mets have agreed to sign Kimbrel.

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The 'MLB active RBI leaders' quiz

Can you name the active hitters with the most runs-batted-in in their career?

The 'MLB teammates to hit 30 HRs in 2017' quiz

The 'World Series walk-off home runs' quiz

The 'Active MLB doubles leaders' quiz

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The 20 most significant MLB Rule 5 draftees

The Rule 5 draft, held annually at the winter meetings in December, never garners much fanfare, but it has been known to yield some noteworthy transactions.

Jose Quintana News / Empire Sports Media / January 24

Mets News & Buzz: New York could turn to Jose Quintana for depth; there is a new dynamic duo at the top of the rotation, more

Jose Quintana, who pitched for the New York Mets in 2023 and 2024, is reportedly generating interest from the organization again as extra pitching depth.

New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / January 24

Mets’ Offseason Plan B revealed

In the past week, the New York Mets drastically flipped their 2026 season outlook by acquiring Bo Bichette, Luis Robert Jr. and Freddy Peralta. But it was far from the only offseason plan they envisioned.

Francisco Lindor News / Athlon Sports / January 24

Lindor 2026 Fantasy Outlook

Francisco Lindor is one of the most compelling stories on the board. Smiley was brought to the New York Metsto change the culture, and for the most part,

New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / January 24

Signing Pitcher Long-Term Should be on Mets' Wish List Before Season

With the start of spring training starting to creep up for the New York Mets, the team has had a great last week in terms of making upgrades to the roster.

New York Mets News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 24

Details On The Mets’ Offseason Pursuits

The Mets’ offseason has seen a bevy of major names both coming and going off the roster, and the New York Post’s Joel Sherman provides a nice breakdown

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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 / New York Mets on SI / January 24

Mets Star Pitcher Tops MLB Pipeline Prospects List

With just under three weeks until the New York Mets begin reporting to Port St. Lucie for Spring Training, four of the team’s prospects were recognized on a prestigious preseason list.

New York Mets News / Empire Sports Media / January 24

4 Mets make MLB Pipeline’s Top 100 Prospects list

Forget the dollar signs and the eye-popping luxury tax bills for a second. Opposing fans love to beat up on Mets owner Steve Cohen for trying to buy a pennant, but the real story in Queens isn’t just about the checkbook anymore.

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The 'NFL undrafted receiving leaders' quiz

The 'NFL tight end receiving leaders' quiz

The 'Last 100-catch season by team' quiz

The '2025 NFL first-team All-Pro' quiz

Freddy Peralta News / Milwaukee Brewers on SI / January 24

Mets Have Key Opportunity With Freddy Peralta That Brewers Didn’t

The Milwaukee Brewers are a few days removed from making one of the biggest trades of the offseason. They sent Freddy Peralta to the New York Mets along with Tobias Meyers in exchange for prospects Jett Williams and Brandon Sproat.

New York Mets News / Mets Merized Online / January 24

Potential Moves to Finalize Mets Roster For 2026

The Mets’ roster for 2026 took shape this week with three key moves. The front office signed Bo Bichette to play third base, traded for Luis Robert Jr. to shore up their outfield, then made a blockbuster move for Freddy Peralta and Tobias Myers to power up their rotation.

New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / January 24

Mets Predicted to Trade Brett Baty to AL Contender

The New York Mets have completely transformed their roster since fans last saw them in 2025. Long-tenured players Pete Alonso, Brandon Nimmo, Edwin Díaz, and Jeff McNeil will not be back next season.

New York Mets News / Last Word On Sports / January 24

Mets’ Top 100 Prospects Set to Shape the 2026 Season and Beyond

The New York Mets are no longer talking about “future potential” — for several of their top prospects, the future is now. Entering the 2026 season, four Mets prospects remain inside MLB’s Top 100, and unlike years past, these players aren’t years away.

Nolan McLean News / MLB on ClutchPoints / January 24

Where Mets pitcher Nolan McLean landed among top 2026 prospects

As Major League Baseball shifts toward preseason evaluations, the New York Mets’ long-term outlook is increasingly centered on one name, Nolan McLean. The Mets’ right-hander continued his rapid ascent after ranking sixth overall on MLB Pipeline’s Top 100 Prospects list entering the 2026 season.

New York Mets News / Amazin' Avenue / January 24

A look at the revamped Mets’ bullpen

After the departures of Edwin Díaz, Ryne Stanek, Tyler Rogers, and Gregory Soto and injuries to Reed Garrett and Dedniel Núñez, the Mets needed to do some work to rebuild their bullpen this offseason.

Tobias Myers News / Mets Merized Online / January 24

Deep Dive into Tobias Myers

It’s easy to look at the Mets’ January blockbuster with Milwaukee and view it strictly as the “Freddy Peralta trade.” And to Peralta’s credit, that’s fair.

New York Mets News / Yardbarker / January 23

Mets prospect getting early jump on major league opportunity

Mets prospect Carson Benge getting early jump on major league opportunity

New York Mets outfield prospect Carson Benge has a path to the Opening Day roster.

Kodai Senga may have role on New York Mets after all

Mets continue impressive week with trade for top-of-the-rotation starter Freddy Peralta

'Raging' MLB owners sound ready for lockout after Dodgers, Kyle Tucker deal

25 current MLB players who will end up in the Hall of Very Good

The 'Second-most career home runs for each MLB franchise' quiz

New York Mets News / Yardbarker / January 23

Kodai Senga may have role on New York Mets after all

One of the bigger questions surrounding the New York Mets this offseason involved pitcher Kodai Senga.

Mets continue impressive week with trade for top-of-the-rotation starter Freddy Peralta

Twins trade Vidal Bruján to Mets

25 current MLB players who will end up in the Hall of Very Good

The 'Second-most career home runs for each MLB franchise' quiz

Richard Lovelady News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 22

Mets Designate Richard Lovelady For Assignment

The Mets designated lefty reliever Richard Lovelady for assignment. That’s the corresponding 40-man roster move for utility player Vidal Bruján, whom they acquired from Minnesota tonight.

Francisco Lindor News / Athlon Sports / January 22

MLB Announces Francisco Lindor News

The New York Mets are heading into the 2026 MLB season with significant roster turnover, as many familiar players departed in free agency or were dealt in trades.

New York Mets News / LWOSports.com / January 22

Why the Mets Have Improved Massively Over the Offseason

Recently on MLB Network, Harold Reynolds claimed that he believed that the 2025 New York Mets were better than the 2026 New York Mets, even after New York absolutely improved in every way they needed to.

Kodai Senga News / Larry Brown Sports / January 22

Mets president shares update on status of Kodai Senga

Mets president David Stearns shares update on status of Kodai Senga

Kodai Senga experienced a rough 2025 season, but it sounds like he may be back on track for 2026.

Mets continue impressive week with trade for top-of-the-rotation starter Freddy Peralta

Mets find outfield upgrade in late-night trade for Luis Robert Jr.

The 'AL & NL strikeout leaders since 2000' quiz

Cooper Criswell News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 22

Mets Designate Cooper Criswell For Assignment

The Mets announced they’ve designated right-hander Cooper Criswell for assignment. They needed to clear a spot on the 40-man roster after tonight’s two-for-two trade because Jett Williams had not been on the roster.