The Mets are set to add some infield depth, as the New York Post’s Joel Sherman has reported that the team is signing Nick Madrigal, who passed his physical, to a one-year deal worth $1.35 million that includes up to $500,000 in performance bonuses. Madrigal will play on a split contract, meaning that the Mets don’t have to add him to the 40-man roster and that he’ll earn a...
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As the Mets’ staring contest with Pete Alonso continues, they continue to put out feelers for other first basemen on the trade market. According to On SI’s Pat Ragazzo, New York has “checked in on” Yandy Díaz of the Tampa Bay Rays. Ragazzo added that this isn’t the first conversation the clubs have had regarding Díaz this offseason. The 33-year-old hit...
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According to On SI’s Pat Ragazzo, the New York Mets are showcasing “some level of interest” in right-handed pitcher Max Scherzer, who threw for teams at Cressey Sports Performance’s pro day earlier this week as he looks to secure a deal in free agency. Alongside the Mets, Ragazzo reported that the New York Yankees, Los Angeles Dodgers, Toronto Blue Jays, Philadelphia...
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For the first time since 2018, there is a chance that the Mets will enter the regular season without Pete Alonso as their first baseman. After the club re-signed outfielder Jesse Winker on Thursday, there’s a real threat of Alonso departing New York following what has been fruitless negotiations between the two parties up to this point. Though the door isn’t completely shut on a...
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Japanese right-handed pitcher Rōki Sasaki has made his much-awaited free agency decision, announcing on Instagram that he is joining the Los Angeles Dodgers just days after the international signing period commenced on Jan. 15. The Dodgers were long-rumored to be the favorites for his services, though the San Diego Padres and Toronto Blue Jays earned their spot at the table as the other...
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