Author: Kai Chang

Free Agent Profile: Gleyber Torres, 2B

Gleyber Torres, 2B Position: 2B B/T: R/R Age: 27 (12/13/1996) 2024 Traditional Stats: 665 PA, .257/.330/.378/.709, 151 H, 15 HR, 63 RBI 2024 Advanced Stats: 104 wRC+, 20.5 SO%, 9.8 BB%, .306 BABIP, .310 xWOBA, 1.7 fWAR, -7 OAA   Rundown The Mets are in a tough spot at second base. Jeff McNeil, a veteran, is a potential trade candidate because of his inconsistency at the plate. Luisangel...

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2024 Mets Report Card: David Stearns, President of Baseball Operations

David Stearns, President of Baseball Operations Grade: A 2024 Review The Mets have had to endure brutal stretches in the front office in the past. Brodie Van Wagenen handing $20 million to Jed Lowrie, the invisible man. Then there are the guys who made positive contribuitions to the organization but made some baffling moves along the way. Steve Phillips sending Scott Kazmir away for Victor...

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Morning Briefing: Red Sox a ‘Legitimate Contender’ For Juan Soto

Good morning, Mets fans! Jon Heyman and Mark W. Sanchez reported in the New York Post that the Red Sox are “seen as a legitimate contender” for Juan Soto. Their sources say Boston is actively trying to sell to the slugger how well he’d fit with the team. Specifically, the outfielder is a natural match for Fenway Park and the short Green Monster, especially since Soto has never been...

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2024 Mets Report Card: Dedniel Núñez, RP

Dedniel Núñez, RP Player Data: Age: 28 (06/05/1996), B/T: R/R Primary Stats: 25 G (0 GS), 35 IP, 2.31 ERA, 0.914 WHIP, 2-0, 48 SO, 8 BB Advanced Stats: 172 ERA+, 35.6 K%, 5.9 BB%, 2.40 xERA, 2.22 FIP, 2.32 xFIP, 0.9 fWAR 2024 Contract: $740,000 Grade: A 2024 Review Núñez, 28, was originally signed by the Mets in 2016, before taking a brief detour in the Giants organization and then eventually...

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Morning Briefing: Mets Acquire Jose Siri

Good morning, Mets fans! The Mets have acquired center fielder Jose Siri from the Rays in exchange for right-handed pitcher Eric Orze. Over parts of four seasons (three full) in the majors, he has slashed .210/.266/.408. Siri, 29, is primarily a defensive specialist, ranking in the 99th percentile for OAA with 16. While coming off a down season, he boasts an encouraging barrel rate that ranks in...

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