With the Mets agreeing to re-sign Pete Alonso, their everyday lineup is all but set. Alonso will go back to manning first base, while Mark Vientos will remain at the hot corner, though he may still get occasional first base reps if Alonso needs to rest his legs. However, three players – Luisangel Acuña, Ronny Mauricio, and Brett Baty will enter spring training without major league roles. Acuña...
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The New York Mets played the long game and were very patient in the Pete Alonso free agency story. On Wednesday, the Mets won the battle, as the two sides agreed to a two-year, $54 million deal with an opt-out after the 2025 season. He’ll get a $30 million salary in 2025. With Alonso back for another season, the Mets can pretty much pencil in their 2025 everyday lineup, and it looks a lot...
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Good morning, Mets fans! On Wednesday, Mets sophomore pitcher Christian Scott talked to reporters in Port St. Lucie as pitchers and catchers are due to report soon. The right-handed pitcher made nine big league starts in his rookie season before undergoing Tommy John surgery in September, effectively ending his season. When asked about his progress, he told reporters, “Feel like my...
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The Polar Bear is here to stay. First baseman Pete Alonso and the Mets have agreed to a contract, according to Jeff Passan. Jon Heyman reports the deal is for two years and $54 million with a $10 million signing bonus. The second year is a player option, so this amounts to a one-year, $30 million deal should Pete opt out after this season, per Andy Martino. It was a long and unexpectedly public...
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In a sign that spring is nearly here, the Mets announced the coaching staffs Wednesday for Triple-A Syracuse, Double-A Binghamton, Single-A Brooklyn and Low-A St. Lucie. Dick Scott, in year 12 with the Mets organization, will manage Syracuse for the third year. He will be assisted by pitching coach A.J. Sager, hitting coach Rick Guarno and bench coach/assistant hitting coach J.P. Arencibia....
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It was a rough 2024 for National League East catchers, at least with the bat, with the best of the bunch posting a .751 OPS in 99 games. The worst of the lot checked in with a .227/.259/.318 slash line. There isn’t a catcher in the division expected to be among the top five in baseball – and it’s possible none crack the top 10. Nonetheless, let’s rank this group and hope...
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