Tag: free agency

Morning Briefing: Mets Bolster Offense With Addition Of J.D. Martinez

Good morning, Mets fans! The Mets made late-night headlines and have inked a one-year contract worth $12 million with J.D. Martinez, as reported by Jon Heyman of the New York Post. The contract breaks down to a $2 million base salary, a $2.5 million signing bonus, and a $7.5 million deferred that is payable in $1.5 million installments each Jan. 15th from 2034-2038. This decision strengthens the...

David Stearns Provides Updates on Pitching Staff and Third Base

New York Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns spoke to the media in Port St. Lucie, Florida on Friday afternoon and offered updates on a handful of pertinent topics surrounding the team. Stearns announced that Kodai Senga will not throw for another seven to 10 days, slightly pushing back his injury timeline in an attempt to ensure that Senga goes through the proper healing and...

Morning Briefing: Edwin Díaz Speaks on Expectations Heading Into 2024

Good morning, Mets fans! On Friday, Mets star closer Edwin Díaz spoke with reporters in Port St. Lucie ahead of the team’s spring training. When asked about his expectations for 2024, Díaz explained that he expects to “stay healthy all year and help the team to win a championship.” Díaz also spoke about his injury recovery, saying that the last 12 months have been tough but...

Morning Briefing: Phil Maton, Dinelson Lamet Find New Homes

Good morning, Mets fans! Per Mark Feinsand of MLB.com, right-handed pitcher Phil Maton is finalizing a deal with the Tampa Bay Rays. Maton had a 3.00 ERA in 2023. He pitched in 68 games for Houston throughout the 2023 season. According to Jon Heyman of MLB Network, Dinelson Lamet is headed to the Dodgers on a minor league deal and was given an invite to spring training. The right-hander was once...

Morning Briefing: Roki Sasaki Signs One-Year NPB Deal

Good morning, Mets fans! On Friday, it was announced that Roki Sasaki, the 22-year-old Japanese superstar pitcher, agreed to a contract with his current Pacific League team, the Chiba Lotte Marines, for the 2024 season. There have been rumors in the past that Sasaki was interested in being posted for MLB teams as soon as possible, but his current team might be interested in holding on to him...

Hector Neris Signs One-Year Deal With Cubs

Updated Post – Jan. 27, 11:45  Héctor Neris has signed a one-year, $9 million deal with the Chicago Cubs, according to Jeff Passan of ESPN.com. Surprisingly, it took the former Phillie until the end of January to sign with a team. Neris is coming off the best season of his career in 2023, logging a 1.71 ERA, 10.1 K/9, 1.054 WHIP, and 246 ERA+ in 68 1/3 innings. The Mets and Yankees were...

The Current All-Free Agent Team

While full squad workouts are less than a month away, there are still a number of quality free agents available, including six of MLB Trade Rumors’ top 20 free agents for this offseason. Let’s take a look at the top players in each position still left on the market. Position Players  C Gary Sánchez – The veteran catcher went on to hit 19 home runs for the Padres last season...

Morning Briefing: Yankees Claim Diego Castillo Off Waivers From Mets

Good morning, Mets fans! On Friday, the Yankees announced that they claimed infielder Diego Castillo off waivers from the Mets. In a corresponding move, the Yankees designated Jeter Downs for assignment. Castillo was a short-lived member of the Mets this offseason, as he was claimed by New York on January 5 before being designated for assignment one week later to make room for Sean Manaea on the...

Morning Briefing: Free Agent Market for Hector Neris Heating Up

Good morning, Mets fans! Latest MLB News According to Mark Feinsand of MLB.com, the market for free agent Hector Neris is beginning to become active. Per sources, the New York Yankees and Texas Rangers are beginning to take the lead as potential favorites to land Neris. The former Philly posted a dominant 1.17 ERA with the Astros last season. Latest on MMO Colby Morris breaks down five Mets...

Morning Briefing: Starling Marte Reaches Base Three Times in Winter Ball Action

Good morning, Mets fans! Starling Marte had a strong night on Friday for the Leones del Escogido of the Dominican Winter League, recording two hits including a double and reaching base a total of three times. Marte also recorded an RBI and a run. This was in Marte’s second winter ball game, following a Wednesday night effort in which he recorded a hit in five innings played. Marte’s...

Morning Briefing: Mets Made Offer to Giolito Before Red Sox Signing

Good morning, Mets fans! On Friday, the Boston Red Sox signed starter Lucas Giolito to a two-year, $38.5 million contract that includes an opt-out after the 2024 season. Giolito, who had a 4.88 ERA across three teams in 2023, is a reclamation project for the Red Sox but has proven to be durable in his career, a desirable attribute even if the product on the mound in 2023 didn’t live up to...

Morning Briefing: Shōta Imanaga Planning to Visit U.S. After New Year

Good morning, Mets fans! According to Alex Speier of the Boston Globe, Shōta Imanaga is now planning on coming to the United States *after* the new year. He is fielding offers and those offers are expected to last past the new year. Latest Mets News According to USA Today, the Mets must pay a luxury tax that totals nearly $101 million. Per Maury Brown of Forbes, the Mets were one of eight clubs...

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