New York Mets: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

David Stearns News / Mets Merized Online / January 22

David Stearns Provides Updates on the Mets Moves

David Stearns sat down with Andy Martino of the New York Mets and discussed the flurry of Mets moves and how they impact the team. He joked about how family members and friends who were not thrilled about the Mets’ offseason are very excited about their recent moves.

Kodai Senga News / Larry Brown Sports / January 22

Mets exec shares update on status of Kodai Senga

Kodai Senga experienced a rough 2025 season, but it sounds like he may be back on track for 2026.

Mets continue impressive week with trade for top-of-the-rotation starter Freddy Peralta

Mets find outfield upgrade in late-night trade for Luis Robert Jr.

The 'AL & NL strikeout leaders since 2000' quiz

Nolan Arenado News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'MLB active RBI leaders' quiz

Can you name the active hitters with the most runs-batted-in in their career?

The 'MLB teammates to hit 30 HRs in 2017' quiz

The 'World Series walk-off home runs' quiz

The 'Active MLB doubles leaders' quiz

MLB News / Yardbarker

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.

Carson Benge News / New York Mets on SI / January 22

Where Mets' Carson Benge Ranks Among Top Outfield Prospects

The New York Mets had to part with two top five prospects on Wednesday in order to land their ace Freddy Peralta. It was a steep price to pay for Peralta, as it often is when acquiring impact starting pitching.

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.

Freddy Peralta News / Just Baseball / January 22

Freddy Peralta Is the Ace That the Mets Desperately Needed

The 2025 New York Mets were a deeply flawed group of baseball players. They struggled to cash in runs when given the opportunity. Their bullpen was shaky at times and was carried heavily by the stardom of closer Edwin Diaz.

MLB News / Yardbarker

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.

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.

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.

Click here to get Yardbarker's Quiz of the Day emailed to you!

The 'Last 100-catch season by team' quiz

The '2025 NFL first-team All-Pro' quiz

The 'Last three-passing-TD playoff game' quiz

The 'NFL playoff rushing-TD record' quiz

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.

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 / Yardbarker / January 21

Mets continue impressive week with trade for Freddy Peralta

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.

Mets find outfield upgrade in late-night trade for Luis Robert Jr.

'Raging' MLB owners sound ready for lockout after Dodgers, Kyle Tucker deal

Shohei Ohtani becomes 4th athlete to earn $100 million in endorsements

25 current MLB players who will end up in the Hall of Very Good

The 'MLB sub-2.00 ERAs in the Divisional Era' quiz

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.

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.

MLB News / Yardbarker / January 21

Three winners of the 2025-26 MLB offseason

Now that outfielder Cody Bellinger has re-signed with the New York Yankees, most of the impact free agents are off the board. Although another transaction or two may happen, teams have a sense of their rosters as spring training approaches.

Yankees, Cody Bellinger standoff comes to a close with five-year agreement

Mets find outfield upgrade in late-night trade for Luis Robert Jr.

'Raging' MLB owners sound ready for lockout after Dodgers, Kyle Tucker deal

Every MLB player with double-digit Gold Gloves

The 'Second-most career home runs for each MLB franchise' quiz

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?

Mets still eyeing upgrades after signing Bo Bichette

Mets find outfield upgrade in late-night trade for Luis Robert Jr.

Phillies president on being unable to land Bo Bichette: 'It's a gut punch'

The 'Active 30-home run MLB hitters' quiz

New York Mets News / Total Apex Sports / January 21

The New York Mets Still Have a Bunch Of Work To Do This Offseason

It has been an absolute roller coaster of an offseason for the New York Mets. They started by losing their top players, Edwin Diaz and Pete Alonso, but in the last few weeks, they’ve added a ton of talent to their roster.