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Mets sign 2 players with high ceilings

The New York Mets entered a new phase of roster development Thursday as their international signings headlined the opening of the 2026 MLB international signing period.

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Mets make trade with Guardians

MLB Free Agency drags on longer than any other sport. Many players wait until right before spring training to sign with their new teams. At this point in the new year, international prospects are signing with teams, and having the money for that is a big deal.

New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / January 15

Ron Darling hints at surprising pitching pivot for Mets

Ranger Suarez signing with the Boston Red Sox in free agency meant one less potential free agent pitcher the New York Mets could acquire this offseason.

New York Mets News / Empire Sports Media / January 15

Mets trade away Franklin Gomez for 2026 IFA bonus money, reportedly to sign exciting outfield prospect

The first domino fell quietly, the way these things often do in January, with most of the noise happening behind closed doors and inside front offices.

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New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / January 15

Mets fortunately have multiple options to fix biggest roster hole

The New York Mets have started to be back in the news of late, with the free agent market seemingly heating up. Hopefully, the splash many expect them to make is coming soon.

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The 25 most memorable sports plays of 2025

When it comes to unforgettable plays within the 2025 sports calendar, this was truly a special year. Here's our rankings of the 25 best.

New York Mets News / Just Baseball / January 15

Top Mets Prospects Who Could Contribute in 2026

The New York Mets enter the 2026 season with a perfect situation to put their talented farm system on display. After years of a system filled with mediocre prospects thanks to a handful of poor decisions in the annual MLB Draft, the Mets have quietly built one of the most lethal farm systems in the game.

Nick Morabito News / Amazin' Avenue / January 15

Top 25 Mets Prospects for 2026: Nick Morabito (15)

The son of Brian Morabito, who played baseball for James Madison University when he attended the school in the late-80s and early-90s, and the nephew of

New York Mets News / Empire Sports Media / January 15

Mets officially sign No. 2 international prospect Wandy Asigen

Four years at $50 million per season has a way of stopping conversations mid-sentence. That is the reported number tied to the New York Mets’ pursuit of Kyle Tucker, a bold swing even by modern standards.

New York Mets News / Mets Merized Online / January 15

Mets Officially Sign Wandy Asigen

The 2026 International Free Agency period has officially begun, and the New York Mets have signed one of the players in the class, shortstop Wandy Asigen.

Kyle Tucker News / Mets Merized Online / January 15

Report: Mets Make Four-Year Offer to Tucker

Update: Jan. 15 at 8:05 Mike Puma of the New York Post reports the Mets do have an offer to Kyle Tucker for four years. Jeff Passan of ESPN says the Blue Jays have shown a willingness to potentially offer Tucker a 10-year deal.

New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / January 15

Insider makes admission about Mets' NL East chances

Many within the baseball community expected the NL East to be among the best divisions during the 2025 regular season. While the Miami Marlins and Washington

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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.

David Stearns News / MLB on ClutchPoints / January 15

Kyle Tucker wouldn’t fix glaring problem Mets GM David Stearns openly confessed to having

The New York Mets continue navigating a complicated offseason as roster construction and defensive concerns intersect with their reported pursuit of Kyle Tucker.

Kyle Tucker News / Last Word On Sports / January 14

Why the Mets Hold an Edge in the Kyle Tucker Sweepstakes

Heading into the 2025-26 offseason we were all under the impression that the New York Mets, while not necessarily “out” on superstar free agent Kyle Tucker due to owner Steve Cohen’s deep pockets, would not pursue the former Cub.

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Edwin Diaz News / MLB on ClutchPoints / January 14

Mets rumors: Edwin Diaz named the free agent move NY ‘wish they had back’

As offseason talk once again focuses on bullpen regret and an unresolved closer situation, the New York Mets are dealing with the fallout from Edwin Diaz’s departure.

Framber Valdez News / Empire Sports Media / January 14

Mets News & Buzz: Mets going all-in for Kyle Tucker with mammoth four-year offer; why Framber Valdez is a perfect fit, more

The New York Mets are throwing a bag of cash to free agent outfielder Kyle Tucker should he choose to accept it. Rumor has it that the sweet-swinging former World Series champion has a four-year, $200 million deal on the table.

MLB News / New York Mets on SI / January 14

Why Mets are 'reluctant' to pursue Cody Bellinger, per insider

It appears that it's now getting to crunch time when it comes to MLB free agency. With Alex Bregman having signed a deal with the Chicago Cubs earlier this week and Ranger Suarez agreeing to a contract with the Boston Red Sox on January 14, there are just a few top position players and starting pitchers on the market.

New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / January 14

Where this Mets starter fits into rotation plans

Veteran bounceback candidates, a trio of top prospects and the possibility of adding another rotation arm have pushed Christian Scott’s return under the radar, but New York Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns is not counting him out.

New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / January 14

Insider pokes holes in Mets' Kyle Tucker interest

In a January 13 article, Will Sammon of The Athletic reported that the New York Mets have offered star free agent Kyle Tucker a contract worth $120–140 million over three years.

Kyle Tucker News / Yardbarker / January 14

Mets' latest Kyle Tucker offer shows evolving market

The New York Mets had reportedly offered outfielder Kyle Tucker a short-term deal worth $50 million annually. That may have changed.

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New York Mets News / Yardbarker / January 14

David Stearns knows how Mets fans feel about controversial offseason moves

New York Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns has become quite an unpopular figure among members of the team's fan base this offseason.

Details emerge on Mets’ contract offer to Kyle Tucker

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Tucker saga is seemingly down to three potential destinations

New York Mets News / Larry Brown Sports / January 14

Details emerge on Mets’ contract offer to Kyle Tucker

The New York Mets apparently mean business after losing Pete Alonso and others this offseason. The Mets have made a sizable offer to free agent outfielder Kyle Tucker in free agency, Bob Nightengale of USA Today Sports reported on Tuesday.

New York Mets News / Last Word On Sports / January 13

Mets Rumors: Kyle Tucker Free Agency Intensifies with Mets Offer

The Kyle Tucker free agency rumors are heating up. Some reports are even suggesting he could sign somewhere by the end of the week. All offseason, Tucker has been consistently linked to the New York Mets, the same team that signed Juan Soto to a 15-year, $765 million deal last offseason.

New York Mets News / MLB on ClutchPoints / January 13