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On YouTubeJonah Tong News / Last Word On Sports / March 10
Mets Make Decision on Top Prospect Jonah Tong
After making two starts in spring training, the New York Mets optioned right-hander Jonah Tong, the club’s No. 3-ranked prospect, to Triple-A Syracuse on Tuesday morning.
Francisco Lindor News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 10
Mets’ Francisco Lindor expects to make injury return for Opening Day
The New York Mets will formally enter a new era when they host the Pittsburgh Pirates on March 26, but it will be much easier for the Flushing Faithful to stomach an Opening Day without Pete Alonso, Brandon Nimmo and Edwin Diaz if Francisco Lindor is manning shortstop.
New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / March 10
Clay Holmes' Candid Aaron Judge Opinion Draws Attention
New York Mets pitcher Clay Holmes will need to be a key part of the Mets' rotation if the team is to rebound from its underwhelming 2025 campaign. That's not to say Holmes was not solid last season.
The '50-HR, .300 average MLB seasons' quiz
How many of the 20 MLB players to bat .300 and mash 50 home runs in the same season can you name in five minutes?
One storyline to follow for every MLB team in 2026
As Spring Training opens for 2026, all 30 teams have high hopes and big questions. These are the storylines to follow for each team heading into Opening Day.
New York Mets News / Minor League Baseball on SI / March 10
Mets Send Promising Pitching Prospect to Triple-A for Start of 2026 Season
The New York Mets have officially decided that one of their top pitching prospects will begin the 2026 season in the minors. Jonah Tong, New York's No.
David Peterson News / Mets Merized Online / March 10
Peterson, Offense Look in Season Form in 6-1 Win Over Cards 
After a 9-0 shutout of the Marlins on Monday night, the Mets had a quick turnaround on Tuesday, welcoming the St. Louis Cardinals for a daytime matchup at Clover Park.
MLB News / Amazin' Avenue / March 10
Grapefruit Juice: Mets 6, Cardinals 1
The Mets topped the Cardinals 6-1 in Tuesday’s Grapefruit League game to earn their fourth straight spring victory. The Mets improved their Grapefruit League record to 9-5 (along with one tie).
25 MLB players that could be traded during the 2026 season
The 2026 MLB season is right around the corner, and it is never too early to start thinking about how it might unfold. Seemingly, every year, we have a decent handle on who should contend and who is likely to struggle, which makes looking ahead to the trade deadline inevitable.
New York Mets News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 10
Carlos Mendoza explains Mets’ decision to option Jonah Tong to Triple-A
Recently, it was announced that the New York Mets would be optioning star pitching prospect Jonah Tong to Triple-A ahead of the 2026 MLB season. The surprising news comes as the Mets’ spring training begins to wind down, with the regular season now just weeks away.
MLB News / Mets Merized Online / March 10
Spring Training Game Chat: Cardinals vs Mets, 1:10 PM
Tuesday, March 10, 2026 • 1:10 PM Clover Park • Port St. Lucie, FL LHP Jared Shuster vs. LHP David Peterson SNY The Mets are on TV three days in a row?
Jonah Tong News / New York Mets on SI / March 10
Mets Make Decision on Jonah Tong
Jonah Tong's return to the major leagues may have to wait a little bit after the New York Mets announced their plans for the young right-hander. It was first reported by Anthony DiComo of MLB.com that the Mets have optioned Tong to Triple-A Syracuse, in a move that signals he will most likely begin the regular season in the minor leagues.
New York Mets News / Amazin' Avenue / March 10
Mets announce first roster cuts, option/reassign Tong, Wenninger, Morabito, Ross, and Pintaro
Over the last few days, the Mets made their first roster cuts of spring training, cutting five players from major league camp. Jack Wenninger, the only one of the five not on the 40-Man Roster, was reassigned to minor-league camp, while the four players on the 40 were optioned to Triple-A.
New York Mets News / Mets Merized Online / March 10
Mauricio, Benge Aiming For Opening Day Roster
The New York Mets pummeled the Miami Marlins Monday night, 9-0. While the pitching limited Miami to five hits, it was the offense led by two potential Opening Day rosterees who stole the show.
Luis Robert News / Amazin' Avenue / March 10
Luis Robert Jr. will try to stay healthy and find past form at the plate
Coming off a pair of 84 wRC+ seasons in 2024 and 2025, Luis Robert Jr. was traded by the White Sox to the Mets in late January. The oft-injured 28-year-old Cuban center fielder had been with Chicago since playing rookie ball in 2017.
New York Mets News / Yardbarker / March 10
David Wright reacts to Mets owner Steve Cohen 'never' having a team captain
Wright was the last player to serve as captain for the Mets.
David Stearns News / Yardbarker / March 10
David Stearns addresses new-look Mets after controversial offseason moves
Stearns addressed what he has seen from Mets players during spring training.
New York Mets News / Empire Sports Media / March 9
Competition is bringing the best out of Mets’ right field options
The New York Mets finally stopped dancing around the center field issue when they went out and traded for Luis Robert Jr. this winter. Shipping away Luisangel Acuña wasn’t cheap, but it sent a clear message that the front office is tired of “serviceable” options.
MLB News / Yardbarker / March 8
Team USA needs Tarik Skubal to stay at WBC to better prepare for potential matchup against Dominican Republic
After Team USA beat Great Britain 9-1 on Saturday, pitcher Tarik Skubal (Detroit Tigers) admitted he may change his World Baseball Classic plans. The Americans would love that.
Robert Stock News / Total Pro Sports / March 8
Mets Pitcher Facing Potential Season-Ending Surgery After Injury On WBC Duty
The New York Mets have several pitchers away on international duty at the 2026 World Baseball Classic. They received their first injury casualty from the tournament after Team Israel pitcher Robert Stock returned to the club with right-shoulder discomfort.
Robert Stock News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 8
Robert Stock Recommended For Thoracic Outlet Syndrome Surgery
Mets right-hander Robert Stock has been recommended for surgery to correct thoracic outlet syndrome, Stock told reporters (including Jon Heyman of the New York Post) this morning.
Freddy Peralta News / Total Pro Sports / March 8
MLB Insider Sees Major Obstacle In Freddy Peralta Contract Extension With Mets
Reliability from the starting rotation was a major issue for the New York Mets, with the team lacking a genuine ace to lead the pitching staff. They remedied the problem with the addition of Freddy Peralta on a trade deal from the Milwaukee Brewers in January.
Freddy Peralta News / Larry Brown Sports / March 7
Freddy Peralta has a major ask in free agency
The New York Mets have Freddy Peralta on an inexpensive contract for 2026, but they will have to make a much longer commitment if they want to keep him beyond that.
New York Mets News / Total Pro Sports / March 7
WBC Injuries Pile Up As New York Mets Could Lose Pitcher While Opening Day Looms
Francisco Lindor is not taking part in the 2026 World Baseball Classic. Nevertheless, the New York Mets have several players away from their spring training camp on international duty, including Juan Soto and Nolan McLean.
New York Mets News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 6
Peralta Seeking “Seven Or Eight” Years In Extension Talks
The Mets paid a fairly significant prospect price to acquire ace Freddy Peralta from Milwaukee in January. A bargain $8MM salary was a big part of his trade value.
New York Mets News / Just Baseball / March 6
Who Will Be The New York Mets’ Opening Day Right Fielder?
As the 2026 season rapidly approaches, the New York Mets have a highly competitive positional battle on their hands during spring training. On the first day of camp, Mets President of Baseball Operations, David Stearns, announced that Juan Soto will play left field this season.
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