On Tuesday, the Mets reunited with a familiar face to bolster their front office. J.D. Martinez, a vital catalyst in the Mets’ 2024 turnaround, has been hired as a Special Advisor to Baseball Operations. Tim Healey, who first broke the story, noted that the role is expected to mirror the one currently held by Carlos Beltrán. Martinez joins the executive ranks with a playing resume that...
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The Mets have (knock on wood) made it to this point in camp with nearly every pitcher projected for the Opening Day roster healthy. The Mets seem inclined to start the season with a five-man rotation, with Sean Manaea piggybacking a starter the first couple of times through: Freddy Peralta Nolan McLean David Peterson Kodai Senga Clay Holmes By carrying six starters, the Mets are forced to carry...
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On Wednesday, the Mets agreed with Luke Weaver to a two-year, $22 million contract. Originally drafted in the first round by the Cardinals in 2014, Weaver bounced around as a middling starter, appearing for multiple teams before being converted to a reliever by the Yankees in 2023. Across parts of three seasons in the Bronx, Weaver posted a 3.22 ERA with a 126 ERA+ and struck out 10.6 batters...
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Willson Contreras Position: 1B B/T: R/R Age: 33 (5/13/1992) 2025 Traditional Stats: 563 PA, .257/.344/.447/.791, 126 H, 20 HR, 80 RBI, 44 BB, 142 SO 2025 Advanced Stats: 123 wRC+ 25.2% SO%, 7.8% BB%, .358 xwOBA, 2.8 fWAR, 2.5 bWAR, 6 OAA After losing Pete Alonso to the Baltimore Orioles, the Mets are now in search of a first baseman and a right-handed bat. David Stearns mentioned that the team...
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Pablo López, SP Position: SP B/T: L/R Age: 29 (3/7/1996) 2025 Traditional Stats: 14 G, 75.2 IP, 2.74 ERA, 1.10 WHIP, 72 SO, 20 BB 2025 Advanced Stats: 156 ERA+, 23.4 K%, 6.4 BB%, 4.02 xERA, 3.19 FIP, 3.87 xFIP, 1.8 fWAR, 2.1 bWAR The 2025 season for Pablo López was a mixed bag. On the plus side, he posted a 2.74 ERA over 14 starts. On the downside, he dealt with a shoulder issue that sidelined...
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