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Mets Prefer Trade Market To Free Agency In Rotation Search

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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Mets willing to trade young sluggers to improve other areas

The New York Mets have continued to be quiet this offseason, with everyone still waiting for a significant splash. However, a recent report indicated that they could be willing to move some of their young sluggers to help improve other areas.

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New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / January 8

Mets reportedly open to trading for either rental or controllable pitchers

With the offseason continuing on for the New York Mets and some of the big names in free agency at a standstill, the franchise still has a few notable needs heading into 2026.

Nolan McLean News / Empire Sports Media / January 7

Mets News & Buzz: Mets are using the Yankees to get Kyle Tucker; Nolan McLean seen as best pitching prospect in MLB, more

By letting the Yankees dominate the headlines about Cody Bellinger, the New York Mets appear to be bracing for a potential move for Kyle Tucker while being away from the spotlight.

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Mets rumors: Framber Valdez on radar, but trade is top priority

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New York Mets News / Mets Merized Online / January 7

Thank You For Reading in 2025

The year 2025 certainly wasn’t what New York Mets fans were hoping for. The Mets couldn’t sustain a strong start to the season and missed the playoffs despite being expected to compete for a World Series title.

Nolan McLean News / Empire Sports Media / January 7

Mets star Nolan McLean is baseball’s top pitching prospect according to front office executives

The number that jumps out is not the ERA. It is the percentage. When more than 40 front office executives across the league were asked to name the best pitching prospect in baseball, Nolan McLean collected 25.6 percent of the vote.

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The casino landscape in the New York City metropolitan area is about to experience a significant transformation. Following the New York State Gaming Commission’s approval of downstate licenses last month, three new full-scale commercial casinos are set to make their debut.

New York Mets News / Last Word On Sports / January 6

One Star Free Agent is Gaining an Edge with the Mets, Plus More Notes

January is typically a quiet month for baseball news and transactions, but this offseason’s slow pace has stood out. Teams across MLB are showing increased reluctance to meet initial asking prices, instead waiting for markets to settle at figures they deem more reasonable.

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Ex-Mets reliever drawing interest from ‘most of NL Central’

There is always going to be a strong market for relief pitchers considering how important solid bullpen play is to playing winning baseball. To that end,

New York Mets News / Empire Sports Media / January 5

Mets News & Buzz: Mets ‘remain focused’ on starting pitching, linked to 3 rotation solutions, more

The New York Mets are reportedly examining all avenues to add to their starting rotation: blockbuster trade, free agent deals of all lengths and colors, and more.

Christian Arroyo News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 5

Mets To Sign Christian Arroyo To Minor League Deal

The Mets have agreed to a minor league deal with infielder Christian Arroyo, reports Mike Puma of The New York Post. The O’Connell Sports Management also receives an invite to big league camp in spring training.

New York Mets News / Last Word On Sports / January 4

Five Trades That Make Sense for the Mets

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MLB News / Yardbarker / January 3

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New York Mets News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 2

Mets Have Checked In On Kyle Tucker

According to Jon Heyman of the New York Post, the Mets have “checked in” on free agent outfielder Kyle Tucker. The four-time All-Star and two-time Silver Slugger winner is MLBTR’s top free agent.