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New York Mets News / Mets Merized Online / March 21

Split Squad Game Chat: Mets @ Nationals (1:05 PM), Astros vs Mets (1:10 PM)

Saturday, March 21, 2026 • 1:05 PM CACTI Park of the Palm Beaches • West Palm Beach, FL RHP Joander Suarez (0-0, -.–) vs. RHP Cade Cavalli (0-1, 0.00) There are two days and three games left of spring training!

Sean Manaea News / ESPN / March 21

Manaea to begin in bullpen as Mets set rotation

The Mets will employ a five-man rotation to begin the season, with Sean Manaea slated to come out of the bullpen in a piggyback role, manager Carlos Mendoza said Saturday.

New York Mets News / Mets Merized Online / March 21

Mets Announce Starting Rotation to Begin 2026 Season

Carlos Mendoza and the Mets have announced the rotation to open the 2026 season. Freddy Peralta will start opening day across from Paul Skenes this upcoming Thursday, followed by David Peterson, Nolan McLean, Clay Holmes, and Kodai Senga.

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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.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

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.

Red Sox to sign former Yankees relief pitcher ahead of Opening Day

MLB announces 80-game suspension for Johan Rojas

Mets star gets help from former teammate after clubhouse issues

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Freddy Peralta News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 21

What Mets’ Freddy Peralta said about contract extension amid recent rumors

The New York Mets enter Opening Day with momentum, but the Freddy Peralta contract uncertainty still lingers around after recent reports. The Mets made a bold move acquiring Peralta this offseason, yet long-term security remains unresolved.

Carson Benge News / Mets Merized Online / March 21

Carson Benge Staying Productive as Opening Day Nears

Carson Benge seems like he’s just about a lock to make the 2026 Opening Day roster. The young outfielder had another productive showing at the plate Friday, reaching base twice in three plate appearances.

New York Mets News / Mets Merized Online / March 20

Mets Top 50 Prospects for 2026: 20-16 Features High-Upside Bullpen Arms

To kick off our rankings of the Top 50 Mets prospects for 2026, we first took a look at a few arms who could potentially help the Mets this season in the 50-46 range, and then the 45-41 group was heavily mostly on young talent from the Dominican Summer League.

Freddy Peralta News / New York Mets on SI / March 20

Freddy Peralta Addresses Mets Extension Talks

It’s the question that Freddy Peralta has been asked since being traded to the New York Mets in late January. Is he planning to sign a contract extension with the Mets?

Bryan Hudson News / Empire Sports Media / March 20

Bryan Hudson might have pitched himself off the Mets’ Opening Day roster

With Opening Day just a week away, the air around Citi Field should be filled with the scent of fresh grass and optimism. Instead, there is a distinct whiff of anxiety wavering from the bullpen gate.

Nolan McLean News / New York Mets on SI / March 20

Mets Make a Decision on Nolan McLean’s 2026 Debut

There has been a buzz in Queens ever since Nolan McLean made his New York Mets debut last season. This only intensified when McLean was tabbed to start the World Baseball Classic championship game for Team USA.

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.

MLB News / Amazin' Avenue / March 20

Grapefruit Juice: Cardinals 4, Mets 3

The Mets mounted a late rally but fell short, dropping their game to the Cardinals by a 4-3 score on Friday afternoon at Clover Park. The Mets were blanked through seven, managing just two hits, before scoring three in the eighth.

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Craig Kimbrel News / New York Mets on SI / March 20

Source: Craig Kimbrel Didn't Exercise Opt-Out With Mets

Relief pitcher Craig Kimbrel did not exercise his opt-out clause in his minor league deal with the New York Mets yesterday on March 19, as a source told Mets On SI.

New York Mets News / Minor League Baseball on SI / March 20

Mets' Top Prospect Reportedly Expected to Make Opening Day Roster

One of the New York Mets' top prospects is set to be a part of the team's Opening Day roster, at least according to one well-known MLB insider. Joel Sherman

Francisco Alvarez News / New York Mets on SI / March 20

Mets Dodge Francisco Alvarez Injury Scare

The New York Mets can exhale after an injury scare on Thursday. Catcher Francisco Alvarez was only able to play three innings in New York's spring training game against the Houston Astros last night.

Juan Soto News / New York Mets on SI / March 20

Juan Soto's Claim About Who Mets Ace is Raises Eyebrows

After the New York Mets traded for former Milwaukee Brewers ace Freddy Peralta earlier in this offseason, there was a lot of chatter about whether he or Nolan McLean would get the nod on Opening Day.

New York Mets News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 20

Mets’ Juan Soto slaps ace label on Kodai Senga ahead of 2026 season

The New York Mets enter the 2026 season with urgency, and Juan Soto made that clear when discussing Kodai Senga before Opening Day. As the season opener approaches, the message feels direct.

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.

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

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

Legendary Mets announcer Howie Rose explains major career decision

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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

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

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New York Mets News / Larry Brown Sports / March 20

Iconic Mets announcer Howie Rose retiring after 2026 season

New York Mets radio announcer Howie Rose announced Thursday he will retire after the 2026 season, closing a career that has spanned nearly four decades with the franchise.

Carlos Mendoza News / Yardbarker / March 20