Juan Soto Named NL MVP Finalist

Juan Soto has been named a finalist for the National League MVP award. He is joined by Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber and the heavily-favored Shohei Ohtani in the race for the honors. Soto is the only Met named a finalist for any of the major awards. In his first year as a Met, Soto batted .263/.396/.525 with a career-high 43 homers, 120 runs scored, and a Mets franchise record 127 walks in 715...

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2025 Report Card: Gregory Soto, LHP

Gregory Soto, LHP Age: 30 (2/11/1995) B/T: L/L Primary Stats (w/NYM): 25 G, 1-3, 4.50 ERA, 1.625 WHIP, 24 IP, 26 SO, 6 BB Advanced Stats (w/NYM): 91 ERA+, 21.8 K%, 5.0 BB%, 4.41 xERA, 3.55 FIP, 4.14 xFIP, 0.2 fWAR, -0.4 bWAR 2025 Salary: $5.35 million. Grade: C- 2025 Review When acquired at the trade deadline for prospects Wellington Aracena and Cameron Foster, the Mets were hoping that Gregory...

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Player Options: Minter Staying; Suarez and Bellinger Become Free Agents

Kim and Giolito Join Free Agency Infielder Ha-Seong Kim has opted out of the final year of his contract with the Braves. Kim would’ve earned $16 million in 2026. The Korean-born shortstop signed a two-year deal with the Rays back in February, but spent most of the season recovering from shoulder surgery after he suffered a torn labrum last summer. Kim was placed on waivers in late August...

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Alonso Opts Out, Joins Díaz in Free Agency

Updated Post: Nov. 3 at 2:19 pm Pete Alonso has opted out of the remaining year on his contract, joining Edwin Díaz in free agency. Alonso would’ve been owed $24 million in 2026. Alonso enjoyed a bounce-back season in 2025, batting .272/.347/.524 with 38 homers, 126 RBIs, and an NL-leading 41 doubles in 709 plate appearances. He reportedly is seeking a seven-year contract. Original Post: Nov. 3...

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Three Former Mets On Contemporary HOF Ballot

The National Baseball Hall of Fame has announced this year’s Contemporary Baseball ERA Player Ballot, and it is a particularly interesting one for Mets fans. Former team-members Carlos Delgado, Jeff Kent and Gary Sheffield are among the eight big leaguers who will be voted on in December. Delgado played his final four seasons in Queens, where he hit over 100 home runs and was a staple at...

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Free Agent Profile: Bo Bichette, SS

Bo Bichette, SS Position: SS B/T: R/R Player Data: Age: 27 (03/05/1998) 2025 Traditional Stats: 628 PA, .311/.357/.483/.840, 181 H, 18 HR, 44 2B, 94 RBI 2025 Advanced Stats: 134 wRC+, 14.5% K%, 6.4% BB%, .342 BABIP, .364 xwOBA, -12 DRS, -13 OAA, 3.8 fWAR, 3.4 bWAR Rundown In 2024, Bo Bichette endured the worst season of his big league career. The two-time All-Star saw his OPS dip below .600 and...

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