Author: Alexis Farinacci

Morning Briefing: Shōta Imanaga Planning to Visit U.S. After New Year

Good morning, Mets fans! According to Alex Speier of the Boston Globe, Shōta Imanaga is now planning on coming to the United States *after* the new year. He is fielding offers and those offers are expected to last past the new year. Latest Mets News According to USA Today, the Mets must pay a luxury tax that totals nearly $101 million. Per Maury Brown of Forbes, the Mets were one of eight clubs...

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Mets Announce Minor League Deals with RHP Cam Robinson, OF Trayce Thompson

The New York Mets announced on Thursday that they have signed right-handed pitcher Cam Robinson and outfielder Trayce Thompson to minor league contracts. Both players were also given invites to major league spring training. Robinson, a Tampa, FL. native, was drafted by the Milwaukee Brewers in the 23rd round of the 2017 MLB draft as a young 17-year-old out of University High School in Orlando,...

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Report: Royals Sign Seth Lugo to Three-Year Deal

Updated Post – Dec. 12 at 3:02 PM According to Anne Rogers of MLB dot com, the Kansas City Royals are finalizing a deal with right-handed pitcher Seth Lugo. Jon Morosi of MLB Network reports it’s a three-year deal worth $45 million. The Mets, Braves, and Red Sox were among the teams that showed interest in the starter. Original Post – Dec. 12 at 12:46 PM As the offseason...

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Morning Briefing: Ohtani Signs Record-Breaking $700 Million Deal With Dodgers

Good morning, Mets fans! The news that baseball fans worldwide have been waiting for officially came on Saturday as Shohei Ohtani selected his next destination. He announced on his Instagram that he has decided to sign with the Los Angeles Dodgers. Jeff Passan of ESPN confirmed Ohtani’s new deal with the Dodgers is for 10 years and $700 million. Robert Murray of Fansided reported on Twitter that...

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Mets Sign Right-Handed Pitcher Jorge Lopez

As the offseason continues and players begin to make decisions on their destinations for the 2024 season, per El Nuevo Dia, the New York Mets signed free agent right-handed pitcher Jorge Lopez to a one-year contract on Thursday. Jeff Passan of ESPN reports that the deal is for $2 million. Lopez drafted in the second round of the 2011 MLB draft by the Milwaukee Brewers out of Caguas Military...

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