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David Stearns spoke to media at the Winter Meetings. Among the topics he discussed were Marcus Semien’s playing time, Brett Baty’s defensive versatility, Jefferson Rojas’ bat and Mark Vientos’ opportunity next year. Read the MMO recap.
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Another competitor has emerged in the Mets’ pursuit of Tarik Skubal: The Blue Jays are expected to meet with the prized pitcher.
The Mets checked in with free agent reliever Brooks Raley, who they traded to the Phillies mid-season.
The Mets are hiring former Reds pitching coach Derek Johnson, per Bobby Nightengale of the Minnesota Star Tribune.
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Baseball gave out pitching honors yesterday, and to nobody’s surprise Jacob Misiorowski (16-5, 1.80 ERA) of the Brewers and Cam Schlittler (14-6, 1.95 ERA) of the Yankees took home the 2026 Cy Young Awards. Both second-year pitchers were unanimous winners, just the third time that’s happened in MLB history. Read more from MMO’s David Melendi.
The inaugural NL and AL Reliever of the Year Awards went to Mason Miller of the Padres and Louis Varland of the Blue Jays.
The Detroit Tigers signed reliever Emilio Pagán to a one year, $11 million deal, per Jon Heyman of the New York Post. Pagan had 25 saves last year for the Cincinnati Reds
The Houston Astros hired former franchise catcher Brad Ausmus as their next manager, per MLB.com’s Brian McTaggart.
The Texas Rangers are reportedly shopping veteran shortstop Corey Seager.
Chris Martin, the reliever, not the Coldplay singer, retired after an 11-year career.
The Athletic reports the A’s plan to grow spending, the Diamondbacks don’t, the Pirates are looking for a lefty pitcher, and a Drew Rasmussen extension is possible with the Rays.
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John Stocum updated on the Skubal sweepstakes amid reports of the Blue Jays meeting.
Robert Colonna explored the Mets’ reported interest in reuniting with Brooks Raley.
Josh Finkelstein argued the Mets should avoid spending too much prospect capital.
Matt Mancuso recapped fall and winter league action.
On This Date in Mets History
1975: Tom Seaver won his third Cy Young Award after going 22-9 with a 2.38 ERA, 243 strikeouts and 29 complete games in 36 starts.
