Author: Jack Sargente

Morning Briefing: Mets’ Transformative Week Continues

Good morning, Mets fans! To say it has been an eventful past week in Queens would be an understatement, as the barrage of moves continued in a big way on Wednesday. The Mets continued the complete remodeling of their lineup earlier this week. After adding Jorge Polanco and Marcus Semien to their infield in 2025, they finally filled the third base hole on Friday as they swooped in to steal Bo...

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Morning Briefing: Kyle Tucker Nearing Free Agency Decision

Good morning, Mets fans! The Kyle Tucker free agency sweepstakes continued to trudge along on Wednesday, as we continue to near the prized jewel of this free agency class’s decision. With it seeming to go in the direction of a higher AAV deal, while reducing the years, the Mets have found them right in the mix and being the odds on favorites. Latest reports noted that the deal would be...

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Morning Briefing: Mets Prefer Short Deal With Tucker

Good morning, Mets fans! The Mets are playing the long game in the 2025 free agency period as they try and replace the exodus of talent they saw walk out their doors this winter. One name that has been tied to the Mets of late is free-agent outfielder Kyle Tucker. Will Sammon of The Athletic released a piece Wednesday detailing how the Mets and others view Tucker’s market. As part of the...

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Morning Briefing: Beltrán Helps Soto Acclimate to Mets

Good morning, Mets fans! Despite finishing top-three in MVP voting during the 2025 season, the transition to Queens didn’t come without some ups and down for Mets star outfielder Juan Soto. Carlos Beltrán, who played in the smaller markets of Kansas City and Houston, was thrust into the New York spotlight where he struggled at first as well. Beltrán obviously turned it around and went on...

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Morning Briefing: Mets DFA Brandon Waddell

Good morning, Mets fans! The Mets claimed catcher Drew Romo off waivers from the Baltimore Orioles while designating LHP Brandon Waddell for assignment. Waddell posted a 3.45 ERA in 31 1/3 innings for the Mets this season. It was his first big-league action since 2021. He also threw 75 1/3 innings of 5.02 ERA ball in Triple-A Syracuse. Romo is a 24-year-old catcher who has brief MLB experience...

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