Month: January 2026

Juan Soto Discusses Relationship with Mets Teammates, Carlos Beltrán’s Advice

Juan Soto sat down with Katherine Hernández on the Siendo Honestos podcast to discuss everything from why he chose the Mets, to his relationship with the players, to where the best Dominican food in NYC is. Soto mentioned that the value of the contracts he had in front of him were very similar and that the differences came more from the fine print. He said in the end it was a family decision...

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Morning Briefing: Mets Were Reportedly Never Serious Contenders For Imai

Good morning, Mets fans! The Mets were never serious players in the pursuit of Japanese right-hander Tatsuya Imai. According to the New York Post, neither the Mets nor the Yankees were heavily involved in negotiations, as the Chicago Cubs were among the teams in the mix before the Houston Astros ultimately won the bidding. Imai is now en route to Houston to finalize the deal. Now onto the...

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Tatsuya Imai Signs With Astros

According to multiple reports, Japanese pitcher Tatsuya Imai is signing with the Houston Astros. Jon Heyman of the New York Post was first on the scene. According to Chandler Rome of The Athletic, the contract is a three-year deal, with opt-outs every season. Imai will be making $18 million minimum per year but can max out at $21 million per season based on innings pitched. The 27-year-old...

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Free Agent Profile: Lucas Giolito, SP

Lucas Giolito, SP Position: SP B/T: R/R Player Data: Age: 31 (07/14/1994) 2025 Traditional Stats: 26 G (26 starts), 145 IP, 3.41 ERA, 1.290 WHIP, 10-4, 121 K, 56 BB 2025 Advanced Stats: 120 ERA+, 19.7 K%, 9.1% BB%, 4.99 xERA, 4.17 FIP, 4.59 xFIP, 2.0 fWAR, 2.1 bWAR Rundown From 2019 to 2022, Lucas Giolito was a stalwart at the front end of the White Sox’s starting rotation. However, a...

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MMO Roundtable: Our 2026 Mets New Year’s Resolutions

The 2025 Mets season was a lot. It didn’t go the way we planned. So, let’s look ahead to 2026. With the New Year upon us, we’re all making our own New Year’s resolutions, and we here at MMO have made some Mets-specific ones. Here’s what we want to see happen this year. David Melendi Resolve to remember what sank 2025. Whether by trade or free agency, the Mets need...

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