Author: Nick Kalantzopoulos

Reed Garrett Undergoes Tommy John Surgery

The Mets announced that reliever Reed Garrett underwent Tommy John surgery on Wednesday. He will miss the 2026 season. Garrett has been one of the few stalwarts in the Mets’ bullpen these past two seasons. A career journeyman, the Mets picked up Garrett in 2023, and after making nine appearances for New York in that season, he pitched in 53 and 58 regular-season games, respectively, in...

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Offense Dooms Mets in Final Game of 2025

Much of the talk ahead of Game 162 for the Mets was about pitching. Sean Manaea was named the starter. Having struggled all season, Manaea was given the ball with a short leash, and in followed a conga line of Met relievers. That decision left much to debate as to who would come in, what kind of opponent they would face upon entering the game, when and where they were used, and of course how...

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Report: ‘Several Changes’ Coming to Mets’ Coaching Staff

The post-mortem on the 2025 Mets has already begun, and as a result, the team is making “several changes to (its) coaching staff.” This, according to Andy Martino of SNY. The Mets have no plans to fire Carlos Mendoza, according to Martino’s reporting, but the safe names stop there. It remains to be seen who will be replaced on the Mets’ coaching staff, and who will lead...

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As Expected, Alonso Confirms He’ll Opt-Out; Díaz Undecided

Pete Alonso officially confirmed to reporters after Sunday’s season finale that he will indeed opt-out of his contract and decline his $24 million player option ahead of the 2026 season. It was an inevitable move for Alonso, who flourished offensively in 2025, hitting 38 home runs and driving in 126 runs. He slashed .272/.347/.524, improving his OPS 83 points from 2024, all while playing...

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Mets Recall Kevin Herget; DFA Richard Lovelady

The Mets have recalled Kevin Herget from Triple-A Syracuse. The team has also designated Richard Lovelady for assignment to make room for Herget after the lefty threw two innings in Wednesday’s loss to the Cubs. New York also announced that Chris Devenski has been outrighted to Triple-A. This, after the team DFA’d him this past Sunday. The team is once again in need of fresh arms...

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