Good morning, Mets fans!
Alex Sherman and Lillian Rizzo of CNBC report that MLB owners and commissioner Rob Manfred are quietly exploring significant changes to the league’s economic system, including a possible salary cap and floor, ahead of the current CBA’s expiration in December 2026. But with the players’ union firmly opposed, a lockout is starting to look more likely.
Now onto the morning briefing!
Latest MLB News
The Chicago White Sox announced a flurry of transactions, including the contract selection of former Mets catcher Omar Narváez.
USA Baseball announces that Michael Hill will be the Team USA general manager while Mark DeRosa returns as manager for the 2026 World Baseball Classic.
The New York Yankees announced that reliever Adam Ottavino elected free agency instead of accepting an outright assignment.
As noted by Robert Murray of FanSided, veteran catcher Yasmani Grandal has agreed to a minor-league deal with the Boston Red Sox. Grandal spent last season with the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Jon Heyman of the New York Post writes that free-agent J.D. Martinez is staying active and hitting, but Heyman notes his wonderment that he has not found a place to play this season.
Latest on MMO
Andrew Steele-Davis’ latest 3 Up, 3 Down highlights the Mets’ recent homestand.
David Melendi writes that Tylor Megill could finally be turning a corner on the mound.
Jordan Baron talks about the red flags in key Mets roster spots, despite the hot start.
On This Date in Mets History
1962: On April 11, the Mets played their first official game, an 11–4 loss to the Cardinals that foreshadowed a rough debut season. The game featured several Mets “firsts,” including Richie Ashburn’s first at-bat and run and Gil Hodges’ first home run. Pitcher Roger Craig took the loss and committed the team’s first balk. That day also introduced them to their early nemesis — Cardinals pitcher Larry Jackson, who dominated the Mets with a 21–2 record and 2.24 ERA over seven seasons.
Born on This Date: Alejandro De Aza (1984), Trot Nixon (1974), Bobby M. Jones (1972), Bret Saberhagen (1964), Wally Whitehurst (1964).
