The offseason is here, which means that the New York Mets are back in the thick of Pete Alonso contract negotiations. Just last winter, the two sides battled for over three months, with Alonso seeking a long-term deal and the Mets unwilling to commit to the aging star after a down-year statistically.
The National Baseball Hall of Fame has announced its Contemporary Baseball Era Committee ballot, which includes three former Mets among its eight players.
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The New York Mets put together the most disappointing season in MLB this season, missing the playoffs in Juan Soto’s first year in Queens. Now, Steve Cohen’s squad heads into an important offseason with two key players hitting free agency.
All-Star closer Edwin Diaz has opted out of his deal with the New York Mets, multiple outlets reported on Monday. The 31-year-old right-hander holds $18.5 million player options in 2026 and 2027, and the Mets have a $20.4 million team option for 2028.
The New York Mets are already bracing for a tough offseason as they wait to see if star first baseman Pete Alonso will return. But now, they’ve been hit with another major blow — one that could reshape their bullpen for 2026.
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The first contract-related dominoes of the offseason have fallen for the New York Mets. According to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic, All-Star closer Edwin Díaz has opted out of his contract.
Diaz was by far the Mets' best bullpen option this past season, earning a third All-Star appearance and pitching to a sparkling 1.63 ERA over 66.1 innings pitched.
In a move that is really more of a formality than anything, Edwin Díaz is planning to opt out of the final two years of his contract with the Mets, according to Ken Rosenthal.
Edwin Díaz will be a free agent. The 31-year-old, three-time All-Star opted out of the last two years and $37 million left on his contract to become the best closer on the market.
Three former New York Mets are getting a second chance at being immortalized in Cooperstown. On Monday, the National Baseball Hall of Fame announced eight additional candidates for consideration in the Class of 2026.
According to multiple reports, the Mets are circling Justin Willard as their new pitching coach. Willard, 35, who was most recently the director of pitching for the Red Sox last two seasons, also coached and coordinated for the Twins from 2017-2023.
The New York Mets are a franchise that perpetually exists on a roller coaster. All franchises have their ups and downs, but for the Mets, they seem to race through those peaks and valleys, as they have become very unpredictable over the past few years.
As the New York Mets plot their offseason strategy, strengthening the infield—beyond resolving Pete Alonso’s future at first base—might not top the priority list at first glance.
Baseball prospect lists are always a gamble. Some future stars rise to the occasion, while others fade away long before reaching Citi Field. The Mets’ Top 10 prospect class of 2011 was no different, a group filled with hype, heartbreak, and a few unforgettable characters.
The Major League Baseball offseason is heating up, and one of the biggest names expected to dominate trade discussions is Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal.
The New York Mets are going to be a very interesting team to keep an eye on this offseason. After a rough finish to the 2025 MLB season and missing the playoffs, many believe that the Mets will be aggressive once again.