Author: Michael Mayer

According to Jon Heyman of MLB Network, the Mets are expected to start extension talks with superstar shortstop Francisco Lindor. Lindor has previously said numerous times that he doesn’t want to talk extension during the season, meaning the Mets have less than a month to get this wrapped up with Opening Day coming on April 1 vs the Nationals. The Mets acquired Lindor and starting pitcher...

Superstar Francisco Lindor made his first appearance (albeit of the exhibition variety) wearing a Mets uniform on Monday in Jupiter against the Marlins. Lindor, acquired by the Mets in a trade with Cleveland that also netted them Carlos Carrasco, went 0-for-2 with a groundout and lineout at the plate. Before the game, according to manager Luis Rojas, Lindor came into the clubhouse like a ball of...

Team president Sandy Alderson spoke to reporters via zoom on Monday morning before the Mets first game of the 2021 spring docket. The Mets play their first exhibition game on Monday, against the Marlins in Jupiter. Unfortunately, there’s no TV for the game and only Marlins’ radio. Here’s three things we learned from Alderson: Mets Are Happy With Their Offseason The Mets added...

Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports that the Braves have claimed outfielder Guillermo Heredia off waivers from the Mets. Heredia, 30, was designated for assignment last week when the Mets officially signed outfielder Kevin Pillar. The Mets had also recently signed glove-first outfielder Albert Almora Jr, pushing Heredia farther down the Mets depth chart. Heredia went 4-for-17 with two home...

Mets GM Zack Scott talked to reporters on Monday as the team had their first full squad workouts in Port St. Lucie. When Scott asked if the Mets were content with their current third base situation, he responded, “Yes definitely.” Scott went on to say that the Mets are comfortable with J.D. Davis atop the depth chart at third base. He also noted that the Mets are likely settled with...