Author: Mathias Altman-Kurosaki

Mets 2025 Arbitration Tracker

Unlike last offseason, the Mets don’t have much work to do with arbitration in 2025. They ended the regular season with nine eligible players, but Joey Lucchesi and DJ Stewart elected free agency in lieu of an outright assignment, and the team non-tendered Alex Young. The Mets also agreed to a contract with Sean Reid-Foley to avoid arbitration in November. The only addition to the group is...

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Morning Briefing: ‘The Winter of Soto is Still Cooking’

Good morning, Mets fans! Jeff Passan of ESPN reported Monday that the Mets are still discussing adding an outfielder, relievers, and another starter. Passan also notes that Pete Alonso is likely to get a short-term deal with an opt-out clause, and a reunion with the Mets still seems like the most likely scenario. “The Winter of Soto is still cooking,” Passan writes. Latest Mets News...

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Morning Briefing: Red Sox a “Preferred Destination” for Arenado

Good morning, Mets fans! Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam of MassLive reported Sunday that the Red Sox are a preferred destination for Nolan Arenado. The eight-time All-Star and 10-time Gold Glover blocked a trade to the Astros earlier in the offseason. Cotillo adds that there is a strong belief in the industry that Triston Casas is available in trade talks. Red Sox general manager Craig Breslow...

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Free Agent Profile: Chris Martin, RP

Chris Martin, RP Position: RP B/T: R/R Age: 38 (06/02/1986) 2024 Traditional Stats: 45 G, 44 1/3 IP, 3.45 ERA, 1.128 WHIP, 3-1, 50 K, 3 BB 2024 Advanced Stats: 124 ERA+, 27.8% K%, 1.7% BB%, 3.29 xERA, 2.78 FIP, 2.61 xFIP, 0.9 fWAR, 0.2 bWAR Rundown Chris Martin had a magical 2023 season that ended with him receiving a Cy Young vote. While his 3.45 ERA was a far cry from the 1.05 mark he posted...

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Morning Briefing: Red Sox Not Shopping Triston Casas

Good morning, Mets fans! Red Sox general manager Craig Breslow told reporters on Monday that the team isn’t shopping first baseman Triston Casas. The Mariners reportedly wanted Casas in return for right-hander Luis Castillo, but Boston wanted Seattle to take on the contract of Masataka Yoshida. The 24-year-old Casas missed time due to a fractured rib in 2024, batting .241/.337/.462 with 13...

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