Morning Briefing: Adam Ottavino Signs With Red Sox

Good morning from Port St. Lucie, Mets fans. After electing free agency in October, Adam Ottavino is back on the move. According to Jon Heyman of the New York Post, Ottavino has agreed to a deal with the Red Sox that includes an invite to major league spring training camp. Ottavino posted a 3.14 ERA in three years with the Mets. Latest Mets News Mets owner Steve Cohen was down here in PSL on...

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MMO Exclusive: Pitching Prospect Jonah Tong

When right-handed pitcher Jonah Tong needs to reset on the mound, he’ll glance at the inside of his glove. There, a mantra is written that gives the 21-year-old perspective: Be like water.That quote was made famous by the great martial artist, actor and philosopher Bruce Lee, who preached adaptability. In Tong’s amateur and professional career, adapting has been a focal point....

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Cohen on 2024 Attendance: “I Didn’t Like It. It Bothered Me.”

Steve Cohen had open media availability Tuesday morning and spoke about a variety of topics including, staring with their attendance from last season. The Mets were ranked 18th in MLB. “I didn’t like it, it bothered me” he said. “We were 18th and right in the middle of a pennant race. I’m really looking forward to the fans coming out to the stadium because attendance lags behind...

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2025 NRI Preview: Dom Hamel

For the second straight season, the Mets are inviting Dom Hamel to major league camp. Hamel was part of a trio of exciting Mets pitchers to get invited to spring training in 2024 (Mike Vasil and Christian Scott being the other two). Hamel had a rough 2024. It was so rough that at Metsmerized, he isn’t even considered a Top 30 prospect ahead of the 2025 season. Dom made 27 starts for Syracuse in...

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Who’s the “Next Man Up” with Frankie Montas Down?

Carlos Mendoza on Monday announced the Mets have shut down their new veteran righty Frankie Montas for at least six to eight weeks with a high-grade right lat strain suffered during his first bullpen session of the spring. After that recovery time, he will need a full spring-training style progression to rehab back before taking a mound for the 2025 season. With Montas down, it is now “next man...

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Vladimir Guerrero Jr. & Blue Jays Fail To Reach Contract Extension

Vladimir Guerrero Jr., 25, the prized free agent in the 2026 class, spoke with reporters on Tuesday and announced he did not agree to an extension with the Toronto Blue Jays. “They had their numbers, I had my numbers” said Guerrero Jr, also stating he has “no plans to negotiate an extension in-season.” This means that Guerrero will be testing free agency for the first...

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