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MLB News / New Baseball Media / October 16
2026 Transactions: Mastrobuoni, Melendez Become Free Agents
Throughout the month, several players who had Major League experience and were previously outrighted elected free agency. More players joined that group this week, including Tyler Freeman, Miles Mastrobuoni, and MJ Melendez.
New York Mets News / Viral Sports News / October 16
Mets Officially Release 2 Veterans Before MLB Offseason
The New York Mets have cleared two veteran depth pieces from their organization, as utilityman Vidal Bruján and slugger MJ Melendez both elected free agency, according to the MiLB transaction log.
New York Mets News / Amazin' Avenue / September 15
Mets Minor League Players of the Week: Week Twenty-Five 
Week: 6 G, 23 AB, .391/.500/.696, 9 H, 1 2B, 0 3B, 2 HR, 5 BB, 6 K, 1/2 SB (Triple-A) 2026 Season: 60 G, 198 AB, .268/.381/.399, 53 H, 10 2B, 2 3B, 4 HR,
The 'World Series MVPs' quiz
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New York Mets News / Amazin' Avenue / September 1
Mets Minor League Players of the Week: Week Twenty-Three
Week: 6 G, 24 AB, .333/.360/.792, 8 H, 5 2B, 0 3B, 2 HR, 1 BB, 8 K, 0/0 SB (Triple-A) 2026 Season: 58 G, 206 AB, .243/.330/.578, 50 H, 14 2B, 2 3B, 17
25 things we learned from the 2026 MLB season
The 2026 MLB season was full of great performances, breakout stars, and incredible feats. These are the 25 things we learned along the way.
New York Mets News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 2
Mets Designate MJ Melendez For Assignment
The Mets announced that outfielder MJ Melendez has been designated for assignment, per Jorge Castillo of ESPN. Earlier today, the Mets selected Robert Stock and Bryce Conley to the 40-man roster.
New York Mets News / Amazin' Avenue / July 21
Mets Minor League Players of the Week: Week Seventeen
Week: 3 G, 13 AB, .538/.571/1.231, 7 H, 0 2B, 0 3B, 3 HR, 1 BB, 2 K, 0/0 SB (Triple-A) 2026 Season: 27 G, 97 AB, .278/.358/.660, 5 2B, 1 3B, 10 HR, 12
MLB News / Athlon Sports / June 26
Mets announce multiple roster moves before Phillies series opener
In the midst of a chaotic Friday morning, the New York Mets made several more roster moves ahead of their series opener against the Philadelphia Phillies.
25 records that were broken during the 2026 MLB season
The 2026 MLB season was historic in many ways. These 25 records were broken during the season.
New York Mets News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 30
Mets’ MJ Melendez has perfect reaction to walk-off home run vs. Marlins
The New York Mets got a big win on Friday over the Miami Marlins. MJ Melendez hit a walk-off homer for New York, to win the game. He loved seeing that ball fly high into the air.
MLB News / Field Level Media / May 29
MJ Melendez, Mets walk off Marlins
MJ Melendez hit the first walk-off homer of his career Friday night, when the New York Mets squandered a trio of four-run leads before outlasting the Miami Marlins, 9-7, in the opener of a three-game series between the National League East foes.
New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / May 22
Mets' Solution to Their MJ Melendez Concerns Isn't Far Away
The irony—just a few weeks ago, the Mets fanbase was calling for MJ Melendez to start every day. The Mets haven’t been shy this year when it comes to failing to find a consistent rhythm.
New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / April 18
Is MJ Melendez the Answer for the Mets at First Base?
Ever since the New York Mets let first baseman Pete Alonso walk in free agency, the team has been searching for his replacement. As the Mets place Jorge
New York Mets 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.
MLB News / Field Level Media / February 9
Reports: Mets signing OF MJ Melendez
The New York Mets are signing free agent outfielder MJ Melendez to a one-year contract worth $1.5 million with an additional $500,000 in incentives, according to multiple reports on Sunday.
MLB 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.
Kansas City Royals News / Yardbarker / March 25, 2025
Five bold Royals predictions not involving Bobby Witt Jr.
In 2024, the Kansas City Royals made a historic turnaround, improving by 30 wins over their dismal 2023 campaign. Here are five bold predictions for the 2025 season.
Kansas City Royals News / Just Baseball / March 1, 2025
Is This a Make-or-Break Year for MJ Melendez?
MJ Melendez went from a mid-tier prospect in the Kansas City Royals‘ system to a top 50 prospect in all of baseball over the span of about 10 months. Justifiably so, as the catcher launched 41 home runs across two levels in only 124 games back in 2021.
Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / August 4, 2024
Melendez Magic: Royals Edge Tigers with Ninth-Inning Fireworks
Down to their final out, the Kansas City Royals turned to MJ Melendez, who delivered a pinch-hit, three-run home run to snatch a 3-2 victory from the Detroit Tigers on Sunday afternoon.
Kansas City Royals News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 16, 2024
Royals place young OF on injured list
It’s unfortunate timing as he was heating up a bit after an awful first half. He hit .181/.249/.353 through the end of June. He then put up a torrid line of .273/.314/.606 in 35 July plate appearances
Kansas City Royals News / Fastball on SI / June 16, 2024
Kansas City Royals Beat Dodgers as MJ Melendez Hits Historic Grand Slam
The Kansas City Royals have had a tough week, having to play both the New York Yankees and Los Angeles Dodgers. Kansas City had lost four of those first five games until Saturday night, when they got a 7-2 win over the Dodgers in Los Angeles.
Kansas City Royals News / Fastball on SI / June 6, 2024
Kansas City Royals Score Critical Run on MJ Melendez's Acrobatic Slide
Down 3-2 in the top of the sixth, it seemed as if the Kansas City Royals had blown a golden opportunity against the first-place Cleveland Guardians. Center fielder Kyle Isbel was at the plate with one out and men and second and third.
MLB News / Yardbarker / April 10, 2024
MLB home run props for 4/10: Marcell Ozuna wielding the hot bat
Our hot streak came to an end with a 0-3 mark in home run props on Tuesday night, so we're looking for a bounce-back winner on Wednesday night. Here are our three favorite home run bets for the MLB slate.
Kansas City Royals News / Field Level Media / April 9, 2024
MJ Melendez, Royals vie to stay hot in opener vs. Astros
The Kansas City Royals are riding high as they head into Tuesday night's opener of a three-game series against the visiting Houston Astros. The Royals completed their first four-game sweep in nearly three years after brushing aside the Chicago White Sox on Sunday.
MLB News / Yardbarker / December 15, 2023
AL cellar dweller continues busy winter after 106-loss season
The Kansas City Royals haven't landed any superstars this offseason, but they've arguably been the busiest team in all of baseball in the last few weeks.
Kansas City Royals News / Yardbarker / July 26, 2023
Kansas City Royals: Stock up, stock down
Here are players who have seen their stock rise or fall amid another disappointing season for the Royals.
MLB News / Yardbarker / March 15, 2023
Top three catching tandems in MLB
The ability to put a quality backup behind the plate can be a big boost for MLB teams. Here are the teams with the best catching situations heading into the 2023 season.
Kansas City Royals News / Yardbarker / August 17, 2022
Royals' MJ Melendez shows support for injured LLWS player on wrist tape
Melendez will sport a message on his wrist tape for Wednesday's game in support of 12-year-old Easton Oliverson, who is in the hospital after falling from a bunk bed at the players' dormitory and fracturing his skull.
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