The Mets seem comfortable moving on from Pete Alonso, though it’s not a guarantee they will. If they do, the plan seems to be to move Mark Vientos to first and have an internal player man third base. The three names tossed around are Brett Baty, Luisangel Acuña and Ronny Mauricio—three players who deserve a shot (if they haven’t already spoiled theirs) to see if they’re a...
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Good morning, Mets fans! The Mets are hosting Amazin’ Day today, from 9:30 in the morning to 6:30 in the evening. It is expected to be an action-packed day, with several former and current Mets (including Juan Soto) in attendance. The Mets will also be unveiling a new uniform, which was announced earlier this week on the Meet at the Apple podcast. Latest Mets News According to Joel Sherman...
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Right-handed pitcher Brandon Sproat and shortstop/outfielder Jett Williams both cracked MLB Pipeline’s list of top 100 prospects, which was released Friday on MLB Network. Sproat, ranked No. 46, was selected in the second round of the 2022 draft out of the University of Florida. He went 7-4 with a 3.40 ERA and 1.10 WHIP across three minor league levels last season, striking out 131 in 116...
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The Mets have agreed to a minor league deal with right-hander Adbert Alzolay, Will Sammon of The Athletic reported Friday evening. The contract is for two years, as Alzolay will spend most (if not all) of the 2025 season recovering from Tommy John surgery, which he underwent over the summer. Alzolay came up to the majors as a starter, but the Cubs shifted him to the bullpen in 2022, and in 2023,...
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Updated Post: Jan. 24, 4:45 PM On SI’s Pat Ragazzo reported that the Mets are considering a trade for Detroit Tigers first baseman Spencer Torkelson with uncertainty regarding Pete Alonso’s chances of a return to Queens. The No. 1 overall pick in the 2020 MLB Draft, Torkelson slashed .233/.313/.446 with 31 home runs in 2023 before hitting .219/.295/.374 in 92 games and 381 plate...
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This fan shot is written by Brian Wertken If the news is to be believed, this may truly be the end of the Pete Alonso era in Queens. I am still holding out hope that they will bring him back on a two or three-year deal because, well, he’s Pete! He holds the rookie home run record. He’s OUR lovable goofball who really really likes ripping his teammates’ jerseys off after a walk-off. He did this!...
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