The Mets did some housekeeping today and outrighted relievers Scott Rice, Dana Eveland and Buddy Carlyle, and infielder Josh Satin to Triple-A Las Vegas. They also reinstated Bobby Parnell and Matt Harvey from the 60-day disabled list.

This now puts the  Mets 40-man roster now stands at 34.

October 30

MLB Trade Rumors posted their projected arbitration awards for nine eligible Mets players.

Arbitration Eligible Salary Projections

That totals $30.5 million in arbitration eligible players. They project that Buddy Carlyle, Ruben Tejada and Eric Young Jr. will be non-tendered this winter. If that happens each will become a free agent and be able to sign with a new team or re-sign with the Mets for less money. Everyone but Parnell, who will likely earn the same salary after spending the season on the disabled list, is getting a sizable raise with Murphy topping the list.

One important date to note, and one that will have significant bearing on who gets tendered or not, is November 20. On that day, the Mets have to lock in their 40 man roster and try to protect what prospects they can from the Rule 5 Draft.

The Mets will have to add Matt Harvey and Bobby Parnell to the 40 man roster and reinstate them from the 60 day disabled list. That won’t be a problem as they’ll simply replace Daisuke Matsuzaka and Bobby Abreu.

However, Noah Syndergaard will certainly need to be added to the 40, while pitchers Cory Mazzoni, Logan Verrett and Akeel Morris will get heavy consideration too. Among hitting prospects, T.J. Rivera, Daniel Muno, and Dustin Lawley are just a few names the Mets may have to consider.

Remember that anyone selected in the Rule 5 Draft must remain on the new team’s 25 man roster all year or be returned to the original team. So the strategy is to try and protect those players who could help an MLB team right now.

Here is the full list of Rule 5 eligible players as comprised by Chris Walendin of TGP Mets.

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