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New York Mets News / Mets Merized Online / March 23

3 Up, 3 Down: Spring Training Recap

Editor’s Note: This article was written before the Mets officially announced Carson Benge made the Opening Day roster. We are back! Three up, three down returns for the 2026 New York Mets season.

New York Mets News / Athlon Sports / March 23

Mets Facing Tyrone Taylor Dilemma After Carson Benge Roster News

Coming off of a disappointing 2025 season that saw them miss the playoffs entirely, the New York Mets made several bold decisions this offseason and are approaching opening day with a new-look roster.

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Freddy Peralta News / New York Mets on SI / March 23

Insider Drops 'Hint' About What Freddy Peralta Should Want in Mets Contract Extension

Perhaps the biggest off-field storyline for New York Mets fans to follow during the 2026 season is whether their team will sign star pitcher Freddy Peralta to a contract extension before he becomes a free agent at season's end.

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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.

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David Peterson News / Amazin' Avenue / March 23

2026 is of the utmost importance to David Peterson

The Mets’ starting rotation is a mixture of homegrown players and acquired talent heading into the 2026 season. They’ve got some young players fresh from the minor leagues either firmly entrenched or knocking on the door in Nolan McLean, Christian Scott, and Jonah Tong.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

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.

Carson Benge News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 23

Carson Benge To Make Mets’ Roster

Outfield prospect Carson Benge is going to break camp with the Mets, reports Mike Puma of The New York Post. He will be the starting right fielder on Opening Day, per Chelsea Janes of SNY.

Sean Manaea News / Empire Sports Media / March 23

Mets’ Sean Manaea regains some of his lost velocity in intrasquad game

A lot has been made about New York Mets left-hander Sean Manaea and his diminished velocity. After averaging 92.2 mph with the pitch in his brilliant 2024 season, in which he posted a 3.47 ERA and struck out 184 hitters, he checked in at 91.7 last year, when he struggled to a 5.64 ERA amid oblique and elbow injuries.

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Bo Bichette News / Amazin' Avenue / March 23

Bo Bichette, Mets look to turn a marriage of convenience into something special

Bo Bichette and the Mets were a match that was made for a variety of reasons. Following the departure of Pete Alonso and trade of Brandon Nimmo, the Mets had some open plate appearances to fill in, to say the very least.

Craig Kimbrel News / New York Mets on SI / March 23

Craig Kimbrel Intends to Stay With Mets

Craig Kimbrel is staying with the New York Mets, at least for now. A day after being informed he did not make the Opening Day roster, the veteran right-hander confirmed he will remain in the organization.

David Peterson News / Mets Merized Online / March 23

Peterson Ends Spring Training On High Note

In the New York Mets’ final spring training game of 2026, David Peterson threw five strong innings in a 4-3 loss against the Miami Marlins. The 2025 All-Star performed well, allowing just one earned run on five hits and one walk across 76 pitches.

Nolan McLean News / New York Mets on SI / March 23

Insider Gives Update on Mets-Nolan McLean Contract Extension Talks

It would appear that the New York Mets have struck gold in Nolan McLean. While there has been a lot of hype around McLean ever since the Mets selected him in the third round of the 2023 MLB Draft, nobody could have imagined how great McLean would be once he made it to the big leagues.

Craig Kimbrel News / Total Pro Sports / March 23

New York Mets Snub Veteran Pitcher Ahead Of Opening Day

The New York Mets acquired Craig Kimbrel on a minor league deal with an invitation to their spring training camp at the start of the year. The Mets took a chance, hoping the 37-year-old right-hander could become a reliable piece in their bullpen.

New York Mets News / Last Word On Sports / March 22

Veteran Closer Misses Mets’ Opening Day Roster, One Reliever Spot Remains

Craig Kimbrel has been informed that he will not be making the New York Mets’ opening day roster. As of right now, Kimbrel is deciding whether or not he will stay with the Mets organization after signing in February.

Carson Benge News / Minor League Baseball on SI / March 22

Mets' Carson Benge Shares Mindset With Opening Day Decision Looming

The New York Mets massively revamped their lineup heading into the 2026 season. But one question that remains is whether the team's top position player prospect will be on the Opening Day roster.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 22

Craig Kimbrel Won’t Make Mets’ Roster

Mets manager Carlos Mendoza told the media (including SNY TV) that veteran reliever Craig Kimbrel was told that he won’t be breaking camp with the team.

Carlos Mendoza News / Athlon Sports / March 22

Carlos Mendoza Shares Unfortunate Injury Update at Mets Spring Training

New York Mets Manager Carlos Mendoza announced on Sunday that outfielder Mike Tauchman has a torn meniscus that will require surgery, according to Max Goodman of NJ.com.

MLB News / Field Level Media / March 22

Mets OF Mike Tauchman's injury opens spot for top prospect Carson Benge

New York Mets outfielder Mike Tauchman, who was plagued by knee issues last season with the Chicago White Sox, suffered another knee injury that will put him on the shelf.

Freddy Peralta News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 21

Mets, Freddy Peralta “Highly Unlikely” To Agree To Extension Before Opening Day

Back in the first week of March, Freddy Peralta and the Mets hadn’t yet begun any real discussions about a possible contract extension, and Peralta said

New York Mets News / Larry Brown Sports / March 21

Mets demote their former ace pitcher to the bullpen

The New York Mets have selected the odd man out of their pitching staff for the 2026 season. Mets manager Carlos Mendoza revealed to reporters on Saturday that veteran left-hander Sean Manaea will begin the year in the bullpen, per Jorge Castillo of ESPN.

Carlos Mendoza News / Athlon Sports / March 21

Carlos Mendoza Makes Announcement After Mets Player Leaves Spring Training Game

The New York Mets had one of the busiest offseasons in MLB, reshaping the entire roster around superstars Francisco Lindor and Juan Soto. The overhaul stemmed from last year’s second‑half collapse that saw the Mets eliminated from postseason contention on the final day of the regular season.

Sean Manaea News / Field Level Media / March 21

Mets LHP Sean Manaea out of rotation, assigned to bullpen

Left-hander Sean Manaea is the odd man out in the New York Mets' starting rotation, with manager Carlos Mendoza announcing Saturday that the veteran will begin the season in the bullpen.

New York Mets News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 21

3 reasons why Mets won’t win 2026 World Series

After missing the 2025 postseason, the New York Mets made a number of moves this past offseason. Losing Pete Alonso in free agency was far from ideal, but New York added Freddy Peralta, Bo Bichette, Luis Robert Jr., Marcus Semien and other impactful players.

Francisco Alvarez News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 21

Mets’ Francisco Alvarez move on Saturday will shut down injury concerns

The New York Mets are getting some good news about the health of catcher, Francisco Alvarez. Alvarez is back in the lineup for the team in a spring training game on Saturday, per the New York Post.

New York Mets News / Yardbarker / March 20

Will Mets, Freddy Peralta sign extension before Opening Day?

Mets, Freddy Peralta seem to have understanding about possibly signing extension before Opening Day

Not long after the New York Mets acquired Peralta from the Milwaukee Brewers earlier this offseason, the 29-year-old who is set to reach free agency after the 2026 season wraps up suggested he could be open to signing an extension with the club before Opening Day.

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Mets manager Carlos Mendoza made World Series promise to Howie Rose after retirement announcement

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MLB News / Yardbarker / March 20

Nolan McLean nearly had Mets' Carlos Mendoza 'jumping off the couch' during WBC final

Before New York Mets prospect and potential future ace Nolan McLean started for Team USA versus Venezuela in the final of the World Baseball Classic this

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