Statistical Spotlight: Jorge Polanco’s Situational Hitting

Well Mets fans, there has been movement. Not the biggest splash in the world following the recent departures of Pete Alonso and Edwin Díaz in free agency, but still a move nonetheless. The club signed Jorge Polanco to a two-year, $40 million deal last week. There has been speculation that Polanco will help fill the void left by Alonso at first, although he has only amassed one single game in his...

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Morning Briefing: Mets Bring Back Kevin Herget

Good morning, Mets fans! The Mets signed Kevin Herget to a minor league deal, Will Sammon of The Athletic reported. The right-hander had a 3.00 ERA in 12 major league innings for the Mets in 2025. Latest Mets News Sixteen-year-old Dominican prospect Wandy Asigen has signed with the Mets after backing out of a previous agreement with the Yankees. A left-handed hitting shortstop, Asigen is known...

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Padres Re-Sign Michael King

The Padres have re-signed right-hander Michael King to a three-year contract worth $75 million. The deal includes player options for the 2027 and 2028 seasons, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports. The deal also includes a $12 million signing bonus. King will receive a $5 million salary in 2026, and the player options are worth $28 million (with a $5 million buyout) and $30 million, respectively....

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Mets to Sign Top International Prospect Wandy Asigen

The Mets are signing shortstop prospect Wandy Asigen out of the Dominican Republic, Francys Romero reported Thursday. The 16-year-old Asigen had previously agreed to sign with the Yankees but backed out. The contract will become official when the 2026 international signing period opens on January 15. Our own Mike Mayer confirmed the report and noted that Kris Gross, who is now in charge of the...

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Trade Profile: Jeff McNeil, 2B/OF

Jeff McNeil Position: 2B/OF B/T: L/R Age: 33 (4/8/92) 2025 Traditional Stats: .243/.335/.411/.746, 12 HR, 54 RBI, 21 2B, 5 3B, 49 BB, 55 SO, 3 SB, 462 PA 2025 Advanced Stats: 111 wRC+, 11.9 SO%, 10.6 BB%, .327 xwOBA, 2.1 fWAR, 2.0 bWAR, 4 OAA at 2B, -2 OAA at OF, 2 FRV at 2B, -2 FRV at OF Contract: $15.75 million in 2026, $2 million club buyout or $15.75 million in 2027 Rundown Jeff McNeil put...

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Breaking Down Newest Met Luke Weaver

On Wednesday, the Mets agreed with Luke Weaver to a two-year, $22 million contract. Originally drafted in the first round by the Cardinals in 2014, Weaver bounced around as a middling starter, appearing for multiple teams before being converted to a reliever by the Yankees in 2023. Across parts of three seasons in the Bronx, Weaver posted a 3.22 ERA with a 126 ERA+ and struck out 10.6 batters...

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