Thomas Szapucki – Photo by Ed Delany, MMO
Good morning Mets fans! On Wednesday, the Mets were reportedly browsing around the catching market and also made some 40-man roster moves, along with the rest of the league.
Let’s take closer look at what went on with the team, as well as around the league yesterday!
Latest Mets News
Mets free agent starter Zack Wheeler is drawing interest from several teams including the Twins, Padres, Angels, and White Sox, per Jon Morosi of MLB Network. Morosi also projects Wheeler to receive around five-years $100 million.
According to Ken Davidoff of The New York Post, the Mets have “expressed” some interest in veteran catchers Robinson Chirinos and Drew Butera.
The Mets have added Andres Gimenez, Thomas Szapucki, Jordan Humphreys, and Ali Sanchez to their 40-man roster in order to protect them from being selected the MLB Rule 5 draft. They also designated right-hander Drew Gagnon for assignment.
MLB Pipeline announced the Mets minor league All-Stars.
Wayne Randazzo is expected to return as the Mets co-play-by-play radio announcer, per Andrew Marchand of The New York Post.
Latest MLB News
The Yankees have officially released outfielder Jacoby Ellsbury and designated Greg Bird for assignment.
Bryan Hoch of MLB.com, talks about the 10 Yankees on this years Hall of Fame ballot.
The Dodgers also added a trio of prospects to their 40-man roster, says Ken Gurnick of MLB.com.
Former Dodgers prospect James Turlington discusses his decision to give up baseball for modeling, per Anthony Castrovince of MLB Network.
Policemen attempted to kick a group of reporters out of the hotel, where the owners meetings are being held in Arlington, Texas, but were unsuccessful as “order was ultimately restored” says Chandler Rome of The Houston Chronicle.
Tickets for the January 25th Baseball Writers Association of America dinner are now on sale, where players will be in attendance to receive their 2019 MLB awards.
Latest NL East News
Marlins released pitcher Wei-Yin Chen per Wells Dusenbury of The Sun Sentinel.
The Phillies acquired left-handed pitching prospect Cristopher Sanchez from the Rays in exchange for infielder Curtis Mead.
The reigning division champion Atlanta Braves have continued to build on an already strong team this off-season by adding pitchers Chris Martin, Darren O’Day, and Will Smith.
Latest MMO News
Matt Brownstein interviews Port St. Lucie manager Chad Kreuter.
Mojo Hill writes about the Mets interviewing Hensley Meulens for their bench coach opening.
On This Day in Mets History
Mets outfielder Darryl Strawberry ends the Dodgers streak of winning the National League Rookie of the Year Award at four.
