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A major trade occurred with both the Red Sox and Pirates, with Jeff Passan of ESPN reporting that Boston acquired right-hander Johan Oviedo in a five-player deal. Mark Feinsand of MLB.com later added that Boston also received pitcher Tyler Samaniego and catcher Adonys Guzman, while Pittsburgh picked up outfielder Jhostynxon Garcia (Boston’s No. 3 prospect) and pitcher Jesus Travieso.
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Former Mets outfielder Brandon Nimmo officially has a new number with his new club, as SNY Mets reported via Evan Grant of the Dallas Morning News. Nimmo will wear No. 24 for the Texas Rangers.
The Mets continued to add to their player development staff after David Mervis announced that he has accepted a role with the Mets organization as a minor league pitching coach after three and a half years at the University of North Alabama.
Mike Mayer reports that former Mets right-hander Grant Hartwig has signed a minor league deal with the Minnesota Twins. Hartwig last appeared in the majors with the Mets in 2024.
Former Mets manager Buck Showalter weighed in on the relationship between Jeff McNeil and Francisco Lindor, telling Foul Territory that despite their differences, the two “work” together and that behind-the-scenes dynamics often get misunderstood over the course of a long season.
Will Sammon of The Athletic reported that the Washington Nationals are hiring former Mets staff member Grayson Crawford as their new director of pitching after he spent the last two seasons in the Mets organization as Triple-A pitching coach and assistant pitching coordinator.
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As Hall of Fame voting nears, Gary Sheffield continues to defend his candidacy, with Bob Nightengale of USA Today reporting that Sheffield says he is proud to have played clean his entire career and believes it is grossly unfair to be grouped with steroid users.
It was reported that former Angels manager Ron Washington is finalizing a deal to return to the San Francisco Giants as their major league infield coach, per Bob Nightengale.
Nolan Arenado and George Springer were both named to Puerto Rico’s 35-man provisional roster for the 2026 World Baseball Classic, according to Shawn Spradling, citing Primera Hora.
The San Diego Padres added pitching depth by signing right-hander Ty Adcock to a one-year contract through the 2026 season, the club announced via the Padres’ official account.
In Cincinnati, the Reds re-signed Emilio Pagán to a one-year major league contract with a 2027 player option, as announced on the Reds official X account.
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Robert Colonna writes about the Mets’ interest in Twins pitcher Joe Ryan. He also profiles free agent reliever Robert Suarez.
On This Date In Mets History
1990: The New York Mets aimed to add speed to their lineup by signing free agent Vince Coleman to a four-year contract worth $11.95 million. Although his on-field performance was only average for someone expected to be a standout leadoff hitter, he struggled to maintain his health.
Significant off-field issues, including frequent suspensions, conflicts with staff, legal investigations, and reckless behavior, marked Coleman’s time with the Mets. His tenure came to an end in disgrace after he injured several people by throwing a firecracker into a crowd, leading the team to sever ties with him despite the existing contract. Once a record-setting base stealer, Coleman left New York more notorious for his controversies than his talents and is widely regarded as one of the most disliked players in Mets history.
Born On This Date: Cliff Floyd (1972), Al Moran (1938)
