Earlier today, Munetaka Murakami, whom the Mets were reportedly interested in signing, inked a two-year, $34 million deal with the White Sox, one day ahead of the deadline to sign the Japanese slugger during his posting window.
With the departure of Pete Alonso, the Mets have a challenge ahead of them to rebuild their offense without their longtime first baseman. One potential option for the club has a limited time frame, with Japanese slugger Munetaka Murakami’s window for signing with a major league club expiring at 5pm ET on Monday, December 22.
A lot has been made of the New York Mets’ payroll recently. Specifically, where it may up by the time the season begins. With that being said, let’s take a look at where the team’s payroll currently sits and where it may be by the time the season starts.
The New York Mets lost out on another potential frontline free agent starting pitcher when Michael King agreed to re-sign with the San Diego Padres earlier this week.
The stars were out in full force during the 2025 World Series. From Max Scherzer in Toronto to Freddie Freeman, Mookie Betts, and of course, Shohei Ohtani, in Los Angeles, there was no shortage of the game's best under the brightest lights.
The New York Mets have added some players and lost their fair share, too, but they still have work to do. They are specifically looking to add pitching and an impact hitter.
It doesn't seem to make too much sense for the New York Mets to sign another infielder in free agency right now. While losing Pete Alonso in free agency earlier this month created an opening in New York's infield, that was seemingly filled with David Stearns signed Jorge Polanco to a two-year, $40 million deal.
Much has been made about the New York Mets' tendency to sign former Yankees players in free agency over the past two offseasons. The most notable example of this was when Juan Soto signed a 15-year, $765 million contract with the Mets last December.
The Mets assigned left-hander Brandon Waddell outright to Triple-A yesterday, as noted by Anthony DiComo of MLB.com. Waddell had been designated for assignment earlier this week to make room for catcher Drew Romo on the 40-man roster.
The first real sign the New York Mets were willing to live with discomfort this winter came quietly, not with a press conference or a splashy signing, but with what they chose not to do.
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.
There's a lot of intrigue around how the New York Mets are going to replace Pete Alonso on the roster next season after Alonso signed a five-year, $155 million deal with the Baltimore Orioles earlier this month.
It’s been an interesting offseason for the New York Mets so far, but the team faces scrutiny after losing both Pete Alonso and Edwin Diaz in free agency.
During this offseason, the New York Mets have been making moves. That is especially true with the rival Yankees. Recently, pitchers Luke Weaver and Devin Williams were traded from the Yankees to the Mets.
The New York Mets are among clubs routinely linked with Skubal, as big-spending Mets owner Steve Cohen possesses the resources needed to sign the 29-year-old on track to reach free agency after the 2026 season to the type of contract he will desire.
While speaking at a holiday event held at Citi Field on Thursday, Holmes spoke about the fact that closer Edwin Diaz, first baseman Pete Alonso and outfielder Brandon Nimmo all have new MLB homes.
The Mets are in agreement with reliever Kevin Herget on a minor league contract, reports Will Sammon of The Athletic. The Paragon Sports International client will be in camp as a non-roster invitee.
Mid-tier pitchers, frontline pitchers: in which direction are the New York Mets truly trying to go? In a recent report, ESPN’s Jeff Passan stated that the Mets are among the most aggressive teams eyeing mid-tier starting pitching.
New York Mets star shortstop Francisco Lindor has solidified himself as one of the best all-around players in Major League Baseball throughout his career.
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The Mets are informing teams that corner infielder/designated hitter Mark Vientos is available in trade conversations, writes Jorge Castillo of ESPN. That aligns with reporting from Will Sammon of The Athletic, who wrote last night that the Mets were willing to discuss each of Vientos, Ronny Mauricio and Luisangel Acuña.
A report from late November suggested that the New York Mets' collapse during the 2025 season occurred, in part, because alleged clubhouse issues impacted the club throughout the campaign.
Per Sports Illustrated’s Pat Ragazzo, the New York Mets are reportedly open to trading infielder Mark Vientos. Luisangel Acuna and Ronny Mauricio are also players the Mets are open to trading, according to The Athletic’s Will Sammon.
Back last week, the New York Mets fans took a huge hit. Two fan favorites and cornerstones left in free agency in back-to-back days. First, Edwin Diaz, who was the best closer in baseball in several years, took off to LA to sign with the Dodgers.