New York Mets: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

New York Mets News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 23

Mets Interested In Austin Hays

The Mets have interest in free agent outfielder Austin Hays, reports Jon Heyman of The New York Post. Hays was previously connected to the Royals but that was before Kansas City signed Lane Thomas and acquired Isaac Collins.

New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / December 23

Mets sign bullpen arm to a two-year minor league deal

The New York Mets have added another depth piece to their bullpen. Anthony DiComo of MLB.com first reported on Tuesday that the Mets are signing right-handed reliever Tyler Burch to a two-year, minor league contract.

New York Mets News / Empire Sports Media / December 23

Mets News & Buzz: New York is targeting Austin Hays to fill critical lineup void; signs Tyler Burch, more

The New York Mets can still sign big-money targets such as Cody Bellinger and Kyle Tucker, but on Tuesday, it was revealed that they are also looking at a cheaper option: Austin Hays.

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New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / December 23

New York Mets should trade for Royals' starting pitcher

The New York Mets won't go long-term on a free agent starting pitcher, but they must do something in order to enhance their rotation this offseason. So why not a trade?

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25 MLB players on the brink of stardom in 2026

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.

Tyler Burch News / Empire Sports Media / December 23

Mets sign right-hander Tyler Burch to two-year minor league contract

The New York Mets have spent enough seasons watching the depth chart fray by June to know how this works. You can dream on stars in December, but you survive the summer with arms you barely talked about in February.

Austin Hays News / Amazin' Avenue / December 23

Mets have some interest in outfielder Austin Hays

The Mets are reportedly interested in free agent left fielder Austin Hays, according to Jon Heyman. The team is discussing the outfielder internally as they look to bolster their lineup.

New York Mets News / MLB on ClutchPoints / December 23

Mets rumors: Roster makeover proves clubhouse was a ‘s**t show’ last season

The New York Mets chose to trade longtime second baseman Jeff McNeil to the Athletics on Monday, and insiders already feel as though they have a grasp on what president of baseball operations David Stearns is hoping to achieve this offseason.

Jeff McNeil News / New York Mets on SI / December 23

Mets targeting unexpected outfielder after breakout season

The New York Mets made waves when news broke that they had traded Jeff McNeil to the Athletics on December 22. This trade doesn't necessarily come as a surprise.

Austin Hays News / Total Apex Sports / December 23

Austin Hays Being Eyed By the New York Mets

If you’re a fan of the New York Mets, this winter has probably felt a bit like walking into your living room and realizing someone rearranged all the furniture while you were sleeping.

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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.

Luke Weaver News / Empire Sports Media / December 23

Luke Weaver bids farewell to Yankees fans with heartfelt letter

On a random September afternoon in 2023, Luke Weaver looked like a footnote. Another waiver claim. Another arm passing through the New York Yankees system with little expectation attached to it.

New York Mets News / Empire Sports Media / December 23

Mets reportedly looking at 2023 All-Star to bolster lineup

The New York Mets have spent this winter living in the margins between subtraction and recalibration, and that tension has defined nearly every move they have made.

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MLB News / Yardbarker / December 24

Mets' pursuit of Bichette and Bregman faces one major obstacle

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New York Mets News / Amazin' Avenue / December 23

2025 Mets Minor League In Memoriam: Infielders

In this four-part series, we look back on the minor leaguers that the Mets released or traded over 2025. Today, we focus on the infielders. 02/01/25: DSL Mets Orange released SS Starling Fernandez.

New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / December 23

Mets signing star outfielder would change offseason narrative

The New York Mets continued to make some moves to reshape their roster, and the time to make improvements has to be coming soon. So far this winter, the Mets have been doing more subtracting from their roster than adding to it.

Pete Alonso News / New York Mets on SI / December 23

Pete Alonso gets candid on when he knew Mets reunion wasn't happening

Many New York Mets fans are still struggling to come to terms with the fact that Pete Alonso is no longer on their team. The Polar Bear has been a staple at first base and in the middle of the Mets' lineup since 2019.

MLB News / New York Mets on SI / December 22

Mets discussing trade for Diamondbacks’ superstar

After trading Jeff McNeil to the Athletics, could the New York Mets now be in the mix for this versatile superstar reportedly on the trading block? MLB insider Francys Romero reported on Monday that the Mets are believed to be exploring a possible trade for Ketel Marte from the Arizona Diamondbacks.

New York Mets News / Yardbarker / December 23

Mets' roster moves may have common thread

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New York Mets News / Larry Brown Sports / December 22

Mets reportedly eyeing 3-time All-Star after latest trade

The New York Mets roster is already looking much different from what it did two months ago. The Mets continued moving pieces on Monday by trading infielder Jeff McNeil to the Athletics.

MLB News / Yardbarker / December 23