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Mets Land Lefty Reliever in Trade With White Sox

The New York Mets continue to round out their roster as they prepare for the start of spring training. New York has reportedly acquired left-handed reliever Bryan Hudson in a trade with the Chicago White Sox for cash considerations, according to Joel Sherman of the New York Post.

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PECOTA projects 88.4 wins, 2nd place NL East finish for the 2026 Mets

Baseball Prospectus has released its PECOTA projections for 2026. PECOTA projects the 2026 Mets to win 88.4 games and come in second place in the National League East, and it puts the Mets’ chances of making the playoffs at 78.3% with a 28.5% chance of winning the division and a 49.8% chance of finishing with an NL Wild Card berth.

New York Mets News / MLB Trade Rumors / February 10

Juan Soto Moving To Left Field

Mets outfielder Juan Soto will have a new position this season. President of baseball operations David Stearns announced that Soto will move to left field, according to multiple reports.

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New York Mets News / Field Level Media / February 10

Mets SS Francisco Lindor might need surgery; Juan Soto moves to LF

New York Mets All-Star shortstop Francisco Lindor will be evaluated for a stress reaction in his left hamate bone that could require surgery, president of baseball operations David Stearns said on Tuesday.

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25 MLB players who have the most to prove in 2026

The new MLB season brings opportunities as players head into their walk years and try to rebound from subpar performances. These 25 players stand out heading into 2026.

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MLB News / Athlon Sports / February 10

Mets Announce Trade With White Sox Ahead of MLB Season

The New York Mets have been active in both MLB free agency and the trade market this offseason. The organization is entering a new era centered on shortstop Francisco Lindor and outfielder Juan Soto, with many familiar faces from last year’s roster moving on.

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Bryan Hudson News / Empire Sports Media / February 10

Mets acquire left-handed reliever Bryan Hudson via trade from the White Sox

The New York Mets are acting like a team that actually understands how the modern game is won. You don’t just sit on your hands and hope the bullpen holds up when the dog days of summer hit.

New York Mets News / MLB Trade Rumors / February 10

Francisco Lindor could need surgery for hamate injury

Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor is being evaluated for a hamate bone injury.

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Freddy Peralta News / New York Mets on SI / February 10

Freddy Peralta Admits 'Surprised' Mets First Impression

The New York Mets didn't just trade for Freddy Peralta because they needed another ace to pair with Nolan McLean at the top of their rotation. That was a huge factor in President of Baseball Operations David Stearns doing so, of course.

New York Mets News / Empire Sports Media / February 10

Mets insider predicts Opening Day roster with a few surprises

Port St. Lucie is officially buzzing, and if you listen closely, you can hear the sound of David Stearns tossing the old Mets playbook into a wood chipper.

New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / February 10

Mets Seen as Potential Landing Spot for Former Outfielder

With pitchers and catchers set to report for the New York Mets on Wednesday, hopes will be high once again in 2026. However, they still might look to make a couple of minor moves to further improve the roster.

New York Mets News / Amazin' Avenue / February 10

Top 25 Mets Prospects for 2026: Writer’s Thoughts (10-1)

Steve says: We didn’t do sleeper prospects or anything like that last season, but Wenninger would have been mine. Even though his 2024 season was so-so, I ranked him 20th on my 2025 personal list based on the power of his control and strikeout stuff.

Craig Kimbrel News / Amazin' Avenue / February 10

Craig Kimbrel might be the dependable reliever the Mets are looking for

The Mets’ bullpen in 2026 has a new look after some significant additions and subtractions. The team lost Edwin Díaz to the Dodgers, Tyler Rogers and Ryan Helsley both headed to the American League East, and Reed Garrett and Dedniel Nuñez will miss the season following Tommy John surgeries.

Mark Vientos News / New York Mets on SI / February 10

Mark Vientos Boils Mets' 2025 Collapse Down to 2 Words

The New York Mets were baseball's best team for the first two months of the 2025 regular season. The pitching staff was firing on all cylinders, both when it came to the starting rotation and the bullpen.

New York Mets News / Mets Merized Online / February 9

Photos From PSL: Players Arrive Ahead of Report Date

With the Super Bowl in the rearview mirror, we are just two days away from pitchers and catchers reporting for the 2026 season. However, many Mets have already arrived in Port St.

MJ Melendez News / Empire Sports Media / February 9

Mets News & Buzz: Mets announce list of non-roster invitees for camp; why landing MJ Melendez is an upside move, more

The New York Mets announced a long list of 29 players currently not on the roster who have been invited to spring training in Port St. Lucie. Meanwhile, MJ Melendez can be a sneaky important addition and Christian Scott could help save the rotation.

New York Mets News / New Baseball Media / February 9

Mets’ 2026 Spring Training NRI List Includes Benge, Clifford

The Mets were one of the last teams to finalize their non-roster list for 2026 MLB Spring Training. While the vast majority of it is composed of former Major Leaguers, there are several notable prospects.

Francisco Alvarez News / Last Word On Sports / February 8

Why Francisco Alvarez Can Be An Impactful Bat For The Mets

Francisco Alvarez is coming off an injury-riddled season with the Mets. Playing in only 76 games, Alvarez wasn’t able to have a big impact on the team last season.

MJ Melendez News / Yardbarker / February 8

Mets take a chance on former Royals prospect MJ Melendez

The New York Mets are taking a low-cost flier on a former top prospect who may simply need a change of scenery.

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Juan Soto News / Athlon Sports / February 8

Juan Soto Makes Physical Appearance Change Ahead of 2nd Season With Mets

The New York Mets are looking not only to make the playoffs in 2026, but to make a deep run after an aggressive offseason. The front office made several splashes in free agency and on the trade market, yet one of the most important pieces remains a player they added last winter: outfielder Juan Soto.