According to MLB Network’s Craig Mish, the Philadelphia Phillies and catcher J.T. Realmuto have agreed to a five-year contract worth $115.5 million. Bob Nightengale of USA TODAY Sports confirmed that Realmuto will earn $20 million in 2021 ($10 million deferred) and an equal $23.875 million per season from 2022 through 2025. Since the Mets signed James McCann, there hadn’t been much...
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Updated 5:43 PM EST: According to Jon Heyman of MLB Network, the Washington Nationals “have emerged as a potential player” for left-hander Brad Hand, noting that financial constraints could pose an issue. Heyman confirms that the Toronto Blue Jays have “made a bid”, the Mets are “monitoring”, and both Los Angeles teams are in the mix. We’ll keep you...
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According to MLB Network Insider Jon Heyman, the Mets are “heavily involved” with free agent Brad Hand. He also noted that if the Mets were to miss out on Hand, a reunion with Justin Wilson is a secondary option. Heyman went on to note that he expects Hand to sign fairly soon and there’s a “good chance” he ends up with the Mets. Heyman mentioned these interests...
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According to BetOnline.ag, the Mets have the second best odds to win the National League East at 9/5, behind only the Atlanta Braves. The Braves come in at 3/2 favorites, with the rest of the division as follows: Nationals (11/2), Marlins (15/2), Phillies (9/1). The Mets have made the most drastic and notable improvements in the division, while the Braves have three key players from their recent...
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According to Andy Martino of SNY, the Mets are showing interest in former Cubs’ center fielder Albert Almora. Almora, 26, boasts a career slash line of .271/.309/.398, with a WAR of 2.0 since 2016. For his career, Almora is a +6 DRS in center field over 2,612.1 innings. Almora’s best season came in 2018, when he posted a +10 DRS over 918 innings. The Cubs non-tendered Almora back in...
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