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The Mets are continuing to expand their baseball operations department, hiring Deron Johnson as a special assignment scout. According to Will Sammon of The Athletic, Johnson spent more than three decades with the Minnesota Twins, including time as the organization’s scouting director, and most recently worked as a senior advisor.
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Latest Mets News
According to Will Sammon of The Athletic, Bo Bichette has decided to exercise his $42 million player option and will return to the Mets for the 2027 season. Additionally, he has another player option in his contract that could allow him to pursue a more lucrative deal if he has a successful season in 2027. For further details, be sure to check out our article on the latest news regarding Bichette’s decision for 2027.
Tylor Megill is continuing his recovery from Tommy John surgery and has reason to be encouraged heading into the offseason. Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reported that Megill completed live bullpen sessions at the Mets’ rehab facility in Port St. Lucie, sitting 96-97 mph with his fastball and touching 98 mph. He also got to watch his brother, Trevor, close out the Brewers’ World Series championship run. Tylor will look to carry that momentum into Spring Training as he competes for a spot in the Mets’ rotation.
The Mets have claimed Kyren Paris off waivers from the Angels and designated Cristian Pache for assignment. Paris, 24, has just an .510 OPS in 88 major league games, but did have a .981 OPS in Triple-A this year. He has played all three outfield positions, shortstop, second base and third base in his career.
Latest MLB News
The offseason has officially begun, and several teams are already making roster decisions. The MLB Players Association announced that 144 players have become XX(B) free agents, with its official announcement noting that the list will be updated daily.
The first trade of the offseason is also in the books. The Boston Red Sox sent outfielder Nate Eaton to the Athletics in exchange for right-handed pitching prospect Jareth Rayo, who pitched in the Dominican Summer League in 2026. Bob Nightengale of USA Today first reported the trade, with Francys Romero providing the return details.
Orioles right-hander Ryan Helsley will exercise his $14 million player option and remain in Baltimore, according to Andy Kostka of The Baltimore Banner.
Astros right-hander Tatsuya Imai will not exercise his opt-out clause, according to Jon Heyman of The New York Post. Imai has $36 million and two years remaining on his deal, with another opportunity to opt out after the 2027 season.
Diamondbacks right-hander Corbin Burnes will also remain with his current contract and will not opt out, according to Bob Nightengale, via Underdog MLB.
Meanwhile, Mike Rodriguez reported that Athletics right-hander Luis Severino exercised his $22 million player option for 2027. Severino will remain with the Athletics and is scheduled to become a free agent after next season.
Right-hander Dustin May declined his mutual option with the Milwaukee Brewers and will enter free agency, according to Jon Heyman of The New York Post.
The Seattle Mariners also announced several roster decisions. The club exercised its 2027 option on closer Andrés Muñoz while declining the options for right-hander Bryce Miller and outfielder Victor Robles. Miller remains under team control, while Robles becomes a free agent, according to the Mariners’ official announcement.
The Houston Astros have identified Brewers executive Matt Kleine as their preferred candidate in their search for a new general manager. Chandler Rome of The Athletic reported that no agreement has been finalized, but Kleine is the organization’s choice.
The Brewers and Rays’ World Series matchup has not generated a particularly large television audience. According to Front Office Sports, Game 3 averaged 8.33 million viewers across Fox Sports and Fox Deportes, making it the fourth-lowest audience for a World Series game ever.
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This Date in Mets History
1973: Tom Seaver wins his second Cy Young award.
2015: The Mets win Game 3 of the World Series, 9-3 over the Royals, behind the pitching of Noah Syndergaard and two-run homers by David Wright and Curtis Granderson off Yordano Ventura. 20-year-old Raul Adalberto Mondesi becomes the first player of the modern era to make his major league debut in a World Series game when he strikes out as a pinch-hitter.
2020: Major League Baseball owners officially approve Steve Cohen to be the next owner of the New York Mets.
Born On This Date: Joe Panik (1990), Anderson Hernandez (1982), Mike Jacobs (1980), Marco Scutaro (1975)
