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Joel Sherman of the New York Post reported on Sunday night that both the New York Mets and the New York Yankees are in the market for a right handed bat.

The Mets are looking for an infielder in the wake of Jeff McNeil’s oblique injury, landing him a spot on the IL to start the season.

The left-handed-batting Brett Baty has excelled at the plate in spring training, leading the Grapefruit League with a 1.133 OPS. This success makes him the likely starter at second base against right-handed pitchers until McNeil is healthy.

However, it appears the team would like a right-handed bat who can play the infield, which would give them the option to send Luisangel Acuña down to Triple-A to start the season.

The Yankees, on the other hand, appear to be in the market for a infielder and/or corner outfielder.

Both the Mets and the Yankees are over the top threshold of the luxury tax, so there are serious financial implications if either were to add a bat before the season starts.

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Latest Mets News

David Stearns announced that Jett Williams will open his season in Double-A Binghamton.

Jett Williams is the Mets’ second-ranked prospect, with an ETA of 2025 for the major leagues. After only 33 games and 148 plate appearances in all of the minor leagues last year, Williams will start his 2025 campaign with the Binghamton Rumble Ponies.

The Mets’ spring training draw against the Nationals on Saturday was the second-largest game on record in Port St. Lucie, with 7,800 fans.

Mike Puma of the New York Post reported on Sunday afternoon that Daniel Murphy will be joining Gary Cohen in the booth for Monday and Tuesday’s spring training matchups. Murphy is expected to rejoin the SNY broadcasting booth in 2025, with his first appearance slated for a series against the Washington Nationals in late April.

Murphy made his SNY broadcasting debut on Feb. 27 of last year. This year, the former Met infielder is back for some more time in the booth.

Latest MLB News

The Yankees released a statement from Brett and Jessica Gardner, announcing the passing of their 14-year-old son, Miller. The family asked for privacy in mourning.

Kegin Acee of the San Diego Union-Tribune reported that fellow sports columnist Bryce Miller passed away at 56 years old.

Jon Heyman of the New York Post reported that Jose Iglesias is making the San Diego Padres’ Opening Day roster. Beloved by Mets fans for his spark in the 2024 season, Candelita will be suiting up for another MLB team this season, a tough pill for some fans to swallow.

Alexis Diaz, RHP for the Cincinnati Reds, will open the season on the IL with hamstring inflammation, Gordon Wittenmyer of the Cincinnati Inquirer reported. The relief pitcher was an All-Star in the 2023 season.

Per the Seattle Mariners PR X account, the team has released outfielder Mitch Haniger. The 34-year-old has played six of his eight career season with the Mariners, earning an All-Star nod back in 2018.

The Atlanta Braves signed Jesse Chavez to a minor-league deal, per Justin Toscano of Atlanta Journal-Constitution. 

The Boston Red Sox have granted Adam Ottavino his release after he triggered his opt-out, per Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com. 

The Chicago White Sox announced that they released infielder Brandon Drury on Sunday.

Ari Alexander of KPRC announced that Kristian Campbell has been informed he has made the Red Sox opening day roster. Campbell is ranked as the Red Sox’ second overall prospect.

Latest on MMO

Christian De Block ranked the NL East second baseman ahead of the 2025 season.

Michelle Ioannou dropped predicts for the major awards in 2025.

On This Date in Mets History

1961: The New Yrok State Senate approved $55 million in funding to build a stadium for the new National League expansion team. Of course, that team was the New York Mets, and that stadium was the Shea Stadium. The Mets played their first two years at the Polo Grounds.

Birthdays: Jose Valverde (1978), Garry Templeton (1956), and Jesus Alou (1942).