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Mets' Francisco Lindor Receives Unfortunate News Ahead of World Baseball Classic

The New York Mets revamped the team’s 40-man roster this winter following a disappointing 2025 campaign. However, as the MLB season approaches, the organization retained its captain, shortstop Francisco Lindor, who remains a central part of New York’s future.

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Mets Notes: Signing of Former Dodgers World Champion, Still Interested In Adding Pitching

The New York Mets have gone out and signed a former Dodgers catcher, as two-time World Series champion Austin Barnes has agreed to a minor league deal with the team.

Ronny Mauricio News / Empire Sports Media / January 30

Mets News & Buzz: ZiPS projects Mets to finish second in NL East and third in NL; 2026 is a make-or-break year for Ronny Mauricio, more

The ZiPS projections system, popularized by FanGraphs’ Dan Szymborski, projects the New York Mets to finish the 2026 campaign with an 89-73 record, the second-best in the NL East and third-best in the senior circuit, behind the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Philadelphia Phillies.

Christian Scott News / Mets Merized Online / January 30

Christian Scott is Wild Card for Mets Heading Into Spring Training

With Freddy Peralta now in the mix following a trade over from the Milwaukee Brewers, the New York Mets’ starting rotation is all but set heading into the 2026 season.

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How many of the active MLB players with 300 or more doubles in their career can you name in five minutes?

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New York Mets News / Fastball on SI / January 30

Mets Opened Door to All-Star Outfielder Trade; 3 Teams Stand Out As Fits

A transformational offseason for the New York Mets appears to be a finished product, but the ripple effects have still yet to be determined. In the process of acquiring stars like Freddy Peralta, Bo Bichette, and Devin Williams, the Mets opened the door to a potential blockbuster.

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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.

Tobias Myers News / Amazin' Avenue / January 30

Getting to know Tobias Myers

After signing Bo Bichette and trading for Luis Robert Jr., the Mets had one more big move in a week. On January 21, they traded Jett Willliams and Brandon Sproat to the Brewers in exchange for Freddy Peralta and Tobias Myers.

Freddy Peralta News / Mets Merized Online / January 30

What Could a Freddy Peralta Extension Look Like for Mets?

Freddy Peralta is an incredibly accomplished pitcher, and after the Mets traded Jett Williams and Brandon Sproat for him and Tobias Myers, it would make sense for the club to try to extend him.

New York Mets News / Empire Sports Media / January 30

ZiPS has Mets as the third-best team in the National League

The “impending disaster” tag that follows the New York Mets like a bad smell might not be fair at this point. We’ve all lived through it. Last year was a gut punch, ending the season just a single game short of the dance in a way that only this franchise can manage.

Cedric Mullins News / Amazin' Avenue / January 30

Cedric Mullins’ Mets tenure was an unmitigated disaster

It is never fair to blame a team’s collapse on a single player, let alone one as otherwise likeable as Cedric Mullins, who ultimately was a pretty small cog in the grand scheme of the spectacular failure that was the 2025 season.

New York Mets News / Empire Sports Media / January 29

Mets News & Buzz: Team reportedly still in on Framber Valdez; why Mets don’t need Francisco Lindor to be superman this year, more

The New York Mets already brought in Freddy Peralta and Tobias Myers, but reporter Hector Gomez says they are still in on Framber Valdez. It would certainly be a surprise to see the winning bid coming from Queens, but you never know.

MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / January 29

Mets' active offseason continues with signing of two-time World Series champion catcher Austin Barnes

The New York Mets lost Pete Alonso and Edwin Diaz in free agency. However, things have quickly changed in Queens after a flurry of moves.

Would Freddy Peralta sign extension with Mets before Opening Day?

Bo Bichette reportedly makes World Baseball Classic decision Mets fans will love

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

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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 / Empire Sports Media / January 28

Mets News & Buzz: What to expect from Clay Holmes; Mets sign Grae Kessinger, more

Last year, in his first season as a full-time starter for the Mets, Clay Holmes hit a wall in the second half. Now that he’s better prepared for the grind that comes with the role, things are looking promising if expectations are tempered.

Grae Kessinger News / The Forkball / January 28

Mets Add Grae Kessinger, Boosting Infield Depth Move

The New York Mets added to their infield depth chart by reaching a minor-league agreement with former Astros shortstop Grae Kessinger, according to multiple reports.

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New York Mets News / Yardbarker / January 28

Bo Bichette reportedly makes WBC decision Mets fans will love

Bo Bichette reportedly makes World Baseball Classic decision Mets fans will love

Bichette has reportedly made his decision regarding the World Baseball Classic.

Mets' Carlos Mendoza addresses Bo Bichette, Jorge Polanco shifting to new positions

Mets' Carlos Mendoza again addresses Juan Soto, Francisco Lindor relationship

Mets icon David Wright gives his blessing on David Stearns masterplan

Mets owner Steve Cohen is happy about latest fan complaint

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

New York Mets News / Yardbarker / January 28

Would Freddy Peralta sign extension with Mets before Opening Day?

The Mets landed an advertised ace for their rotation when they acquired Peralta from the Brewers earlier in January.

Mets' Carlos Mendoza again addresses Juan Soto, Francisco Lindor relationship

Mets owner Steve Cohen is happy about latest fan complaint

Mets icon David Wright gives his blessing on David Stearns masterplan

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The 'Most multi-hit MLB games in 2025' quiz

Grae Kessinger News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 28

Mets, Grae Kessinger Agree To Minor League Deal

The Mets are in agreement with infielder Grae Kessinger on a minor league contract, reports Mike Puma of The New York Post. A client of O’Connell Sports Management, he’ll be in camp as a non-roster invitee.

New York Mets News / Last Word On Sports / January 27

New York Mets’ Plan for the DH Spot This Upcoming Season

With Pitchers and Catchers reporting in less than 15 days, baseball season is right around the corner. The New York Mets have already made big changes to their team this offseason, adding Freddy Peralta, Bo Bichette, and Luis Robert Jr., among others.

Freddy Peralta News / New York Mets on SI / January 27

Freddy Peralta Addresses Possibility of Extension With Mets

After going multiple seasons without a proven ace at the top of the rotation, the New York Mets now have one in Freddy Peralta. The big question now is whether they will keep him beyond 2026.

New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / January 27

Mets' Pitcher Poised to Become Breakout Star for Upcoming Season

The New York Mets have finished their offseason very strong and should be pleased with what they have accomplished over the last couple of weeks. While some new faces will help, the team will also be hoping for some young talent to take a step forward.

New York Mets News / Yardbarker / January 27