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Freddy Peralta News / Amazin' Avenue / January 22
Getting to know new Mets pitcher Freddy Peralta 
Freddy Peralta, one of the Mets’ latest additions in a very busy week, began his professional career in baseball as an international signing with the Mariners out of the Dominican Republic in 2013.
Jack Wenninger News / Amazin' Avenue / January 22
Top 25 Mets Prospects for 2026: Jack Wenninger (10)
Robert Eckl Sr. and Robert Eckl Jr., Jack Wenninger’s grandfather and uncle, respectively, both played baseball at the University of Wisconsin, but Jack decided to not follow in their footsteps, instead committing to Murray State University after graduating from Cary-Grove Community High School in 2020.
The 'MLB active RBI leaders' quiz
Can you name the active hitters with the most runs-batted-in in their career?
New York Mets News / MLB on ClutchPoints / January 22
Ken Rosenthal hits Mets with warning despite high-profile splashes
Things are good in Queens after the New York Mets traded for Freddy Peralta. This comes after the Mets signed Bo Bichette to a multi-year deal. Despite these Mets’ signings, baseball insider Ken Rosenthal cautioned that this could easily come back to haunt them, according to an article by him in the New York Times.
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.
New York Mets News / Amazin' Avenue / January 22
Emergency Applesauce: Ready Freddy
The Mets had an incredibly active 24-hour period, trading for Luis Robert Jr, Freddy Peralta, and Tobias Myers in exchange for Luisangel Acuña, Truman Pauley, Jett Williams, and Brandon Sproat.
MLB News / Mets Merized Online / January 22
Breaking Down New Met Luis Robert Jr.
The New York Mets accumulated 0.7 fWAR from the center field position in 2025, which ranked 26th in the majors. Luis Robert Jr., for all his faults and struggles last year, was worth 1.3 fWAR by himself in just 110 games.
New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / January 22
Why the Mets Should Reunite with this Starting Pitcher in Free Agency
The New York Mets have been able to address a need in their outfield with the recent trade to bring in Luis Robert Jr. Now, the team has turned their attention to the starting rotation.
New York Mets News / Stadium Rant / January 22
Mets Acquire Luis Robert Jr.
The New York Mets finalized a trade Tuesday night to acquire center fielder Luis Robert Jr. from the Chicago White Sox. New York sent infielder Luisangel Acuña and pitching prospect Truman Pauley to Chicago while attaining Robert Jr.’s full $20 million salary for the 2026 MLB season.
MLB News / New York Mets on SI / January 22
Mets' Freddy Peralta Trade Shouldn't Prevent Jose Quintana Reunion
When speaking with the media after Bo Bichette's introductory press conference on January 21, New York Mets President of Baseball Operations David Stearns was asked by SNY's Steve Gelbs about how determined he is to find another starting pitcher for New York's staff.
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.
Freddy Peralta News / Athlon Sports / January 22
Freddy Peralta Fantasy Impact Mets Trade 2026
Today, the New York Mets and Milwaukee Brewers made a four-player deal. The Mets acquired front-line ace Freddy Peralta and an additional starting pitcher, Tobias Meyers, for two prospects, Brandon Sproat and Jett Williams. The Brewers cleared money, but a small amount for the talent that he brings to Queens.
Cooper Criswell News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 22
Mets Designate Cooper Criswell For Assignment
The Mets announced they’ve designated right-hander Cooper Criswell for assignment. They needed to clear a spot on the 40-man roster after tonight’s two-for-two trade because Jett Williams had not been on the roster.
MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / January 21
Mets’ Freddy Peralta trade draws ‘incredible’ message from Steve Cohen
The New York Mets delivered one of the defining moments of the offseason by acquiring ace Freddy Peralta, and the reaction from ownership underscored just how significant the move was.
MLB News / Last Word On Sports / January 21
Mets Acquire Brewers Ace in Four-Player Trade
Just days after signing star infielder Bo Bichette to a three-year, $126 million deal and one day removed from a trade for center fielder Luis Robert Jr., the New York Mets swung a trade with the Milwaukee Brewers for one of the game’s best starting pitchers, Freddy Peralta, on Wednesday night.
MLB News / Yardbarker / January 21
Mets continue impressive week with trade for top-of-the-rotation starter Freddy Peralta
The New York Mets came into the offseason looking for a top-of-the-rotation starter. That was accomplished on Wednesday night.
New York Mets News / Last Word On Sports / January 21
Mets Sign Journeyman Reliever to Bolster Their Bullpen
As Spring Training approaches with just three weeks to go, the New York Mets made a move on Wednesday to bolster their bullpen. New York has agreed to a one-year, $1.75 million deal with right-hander Luis García, the team announced.
New York Mets News / LWOSports.com / January 21
Mets Trade for Massive Outfielder: What the Lineup Looks Like As Mets Roar Back
The offseason got off to a pretty bad start for the New York Mets, who are definitely going to look way different then any other team in the past five years.
Sean Reid-Foley News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 21
Braves Sign Sean Reid-Foley To Minor League Deal
The Braves have signed right-hander Sean Reid-Foley to a minor league contract, as first indicated on the MLB.com transaction log. There’s no invitation to major league camp on the righty’s deal.
New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / January 21
Bo Bichette's 2-Word Juan Soto Verdict Speaks Volumes After Mets Introduction
The New York Mets made a major splash in free agency when they signed Bo Bichette to a three-year, $126 million deal last week. This was a huge win for the Mets.
New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / January 21
Mets Sign Veteran Reliever to Bolster Bullpen
The New York Mets are adding to their bullpen. According to Joel Sherman of the New York Post, the Mets are in agreement with right-handed reliever Luis García on a free-agent contract, pending a physical.
Bo Bichette News / MLB on ClutchPoints / January 21
Why Bo Bichette was ‘open’ to surprising third base move
The New York Mets have had an interesting past few days, but in the end, they should be happy that everything worked out in their favor. After striking out on Kyle Tucker at the last minute, the Mets were able to bounce back and get another big free agent signing instead, as Bo Bichette agreed to a three-year, $126 million deal with the team.
New York Mets News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 21
Mets to sign Luis García
The Mets and veteran right-handed reliever Luis García are in agreement on a contract, reports Joel Sherman of the New York Post. It’s a one-year, $1.75MM major league deal that can be worth up to $3MM after incentives, per Bob Nightengale of USA Today.
Kyle Tucker News / Yardbarker / January 22
'Raging' MLB owners sound ready for lockout after Dodgers, Kyle Tucker deal
Is a work stoppage in MLB inevitable at this point?
Luis Robert News / Larry Brown Sports / January 21
Mets land former All-Star outfielder in trade
The New York Mets are rolling the dice on former All-Star outfielder Luis Robert Jr. Several reporters confirmed on Tuesday that the Mets have agreed to a trade with the Chicago White Sox for Robert in exchange for infielder Luisangel Acuña and minor-league pitcher Truman Pauley.
MLB News / Yardbarker / January 21
Mets find outfield upgrade in late-night trade for Luis Robert Jr.
Robert fits the Mets' stated goal of improving their run prevention as he saved five runs defensively in center in 2025 and is a former Gold Glove winner.
MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / January 21
Report: Cody Bellinger is choosing from four teams
The Cody Bellinger sweepstakes appear to be down to a Final Four.
New York Mets News / Empire Sports Media / January 20
What will happen with Ronny Mauricio after the acquisition of Bo Bichette?
The number tells the story before the quotes ever do. One hundred twenty-six million dollars is not what teams spend to create optionality. It is what they spend to make a decision.
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