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On YouTubeNew York Mets News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 8
Mets Prefer Trade Market To Free Agency In Rotation Search
The Mets are still in the market for upgrades to their starting pitching group, but they prefer to bolster the rotation by way of a trade rather than via free agency, Ken Rosenthal and Will Sammon of The Athletic report.
Jun-Seok Shim News / Empire Sports Media / January 8
Mets sign Jun-Seok Shim to minor league deal
The New York Mets did not make headlines with their latest pitching move, but that is kind of the point. This was a quiet, low-risk bet on arm talent. The kind of signing that only makes sense if an organization believes depth matters not just for April, but for two or three years down the road.
New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / January 8
Mets willing to trade young sluggers to improve other areas
The New York Mets have continued to be quiet this offseason, with everyone still waiting for a significant splash. However, a recent report indicated that they could be willing to move some of their young sluggers to help improve other areas.
The 'MLB Home Run Derby champions' quiz
MLB held its inaugural Home Run Derby event at the 1985 MLB All-Star Game. How many of the winners can you name in five minutes?
Antonio Jimenez News / Amazin' Avenue / January 8
Top 25 Mets Prospects for 2026: Antonio Jimenez (20) 
Davie, Florida native Antonio Jimenez attended Archbishop McCarthy High School in Southwest Ranches, Florida, developing into a four-year letter-winner who became team captain.
The 25 most memorable sports plays of 2025
When it comes to unforgettable plays within the 2025 sports calendar, this was truly a special year. Here's our rankings of the 25 best.
New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / January 8
Former Mets fan favorite explains his preferred free agent target
As the New York Mets continue to search for a frontline starting pitcher in free agency, one analyst and former fan favorite player has identified his preferred target for the team.
Ryne Stanek News / Amazin' Avenue / January 8
Ryne Stanek led Mets pitchers in games in 2025, and that was part of the problem
It’s hard to fault the Mets for re-uniting with Ryne Stanek after trading for him prior to the 2024 trade deadline. Part of their attempt to bolster the bullpen for their 2024 postseason push, Stanek struggled at first, posting a 15.75 ERA (seven earned runs in four innings) across his first five outings.
New York Mets News / Mets Merized Online / January 8
Multiple Mets Prospects Praised in New MLB Pipeline Executive Polls
MLB Pipeline polled executives on their picks for who will be the most likely to win the Rookie of the Year award in 2026 and which pitching prospects are the best in baseball.
New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / January 8
Mets reportedly open to trading for either rental or controllable pitchers
With the offseason continuing on for the New York Mets and some of the big names in free agency at a standstill, the franchise still has a few notable needs heading into 2026.
Nolan McLean News / Empire Sports Media / January 7
Mets News & Buzz: Mets are using the Yankees to get Kyle Tucker; Nolan McLean seen as best pitching prospect in MLB, more
By letting the Yankees dominate the headlines about Cody Bellinger, the New York Mets appear to be bracing for a potential move for Kyle Tucker while being away from the spotlight.
MLB News / Yardbarker / January 7
Potential Mets-Royals trade centered on breakout starter Kris Bubic would be win-win
Trade between the Mets and Royals involving Bubic would make sense. The two sides could help strengthen weak points on the other roster.
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.
Francisco Lindor News / Mets Merized Online / January 7
Lindor Deal Looks Good Five Years Later
The Mets stunned the baseball world five years ago today, completing a blockbuster trade with Cleveland that brought Francisco Lindor and Carlos Carrasco to New York.
Framber Valdez News / MLB on ClutchPoints / January 7
Mets rumors: Framber Valdez on radar, but trade is top priority
The New York Mets have not enjoyed a stellar offseason thus far, but two insiders have connected them to a free agent starting pitcher who could change the complexion of their rotation in 2026.
Nolan McLean News / Empire Sports Media / January 7
Mets star Nolan McLean is baseball’s top pitching prospect according to front office executives
The number that jumps out is not the ERA. It is the percentage. When more than 40 front office executives across the league were asked to name the best pitching prospect in baseball, Nolan McLean collected 25.6 percent of the vote.
New York Mets News / Action Network / January 7
When Will The New York Downstate Casinos Open?
The casino landscape in the New York City metropolitan area is about to experience a significant transformation. Following the New York State Gaming Commission’s approval of downstate licenses last month, three new full-scale commercial casinos are set to make their debut.
New York Mets News / Last Word On Sports / January 6
One Star Free Agent is Gaining an Edge with the Mets, Plus More Notes
January is typically a quiet month for baseball news and transactions, but this offseason’s slow pace has stood out. Teams across MLB are showing increased reluctance to meet initial asking prices, instead waiting for markets to settle at figures they deem more reasonable.
New York Mets News / MLB on ClutchPoints / January 6
Ex-Mets reliever drawing interest from ‘most of NL Central’
There is always going to be a strong market for relief pitchers considering how important solid bullpen play is to playing winning baseball. To that end,
Christian Arroyo News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 5
Mets To Sign Christian Arroyo To Minor League Deal
The Mets have agreed to a minor league deal with infielder Christian Arroyo, reports Mike Puma of The New York Post. The O’Connell Sports Management also receives an invite to big league camp in spring training.
New York Mets News / Last Word On Sports / January 4
Five Trades That Make Sense for the Mets
We’ve reached that point in the offseason when daily hypotheticals of things that definitely won’t happen become a common occurrence. For the New York Mets, that’s been a theme all offseason, “checking in” and remaining “interested” in all the top options.
New York Mets News / Last Word On Sports / January 4
Why the Mets Should Steal All-Star Lefty from Division Rival
The New York Mets have a big weakness that has not been addressed this offseason. That is their starting pitching. The Mets’ rotation was very lackluster in the second half of last season.
Kyle Tucker News / Yardbarker / January 3
New York Mets reportedly eyeing significant free-agent move
The New York Mets offseason has been defined by the players who left the organization rather than any additions. That may be about to change.
New York Mets News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 2
Mets Have Checked In On Kyle Tucker
According to Jon Heyman of the New York Post, the Mets have “checked in” on free agent outfielder Kyle Tucker. The four-time All-Star and two-time Silver Slugger winner is MLBTR’s top free agent.
New York Mets News / Yardbarker / December 23
Mets' roster moves may have common thread
These moves have a common theme aside from the Mets saving money.
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