Morning Briefing: Sean Manaea Officially a Free Agent

Good morning, Mets fans! Sean Manaea is officially a free agent. According to Anthony DiComo of MLB.com, Manaea intends to opt out of his contract’s $13.5 million option. Manaea was a crucial piece in the Mets’ rotation last season, finishing the season with a 3.47 ERA over 181 2/3 innings. For more on the news, read here. Latest MLB News According to ESPN’s Jesse Rogers, the...

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Option Roundup: Cole Opts Out, Rizzo Becomes Free Agent

Players and their agents around Major League Baseball were busy Saturday. With the World Series ending on Wednesday, Oct. 30, every player had until November 5 to decide on their options on their contract. Remain with their former team, or hit the free agent market. The headliner, and least shocking decision, came from Yankees ace Gerrit Cole. The right-hander opted out of the remaining four...

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Free Agent Profile: Tanner Scott, RP

Tanner Scott Position: RP B/T: R/L Age: 30 (7/22/1994) 2024 Traditional Stats: 9-6, 1.75 ERA, 1.12 WHIP, 72 G, 72 IP, 84 SO, 36 BB, 22 SV 2024 Advanced Stats: 252 ERA+, 28.6 SO%, 12.2 BB%, 2.92 xERA, 2.92 FIP, 3.38 xFIP, 1.6 fWAR, 4.0 bWAR Rundown Scott is a 30-year-old, eight-year veteran who made the All-Star team for the first time this year as the lone Miami Marlins representative. He...

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Sean Manaea to Opt Out of Contract

Sean Manaea intends to opt out of his contract, becoming a free agent, a source tells Anthony DiComo of MLB.com. The 32-year-old lefty had a $13.5 million player option, but after going 12-6 with a 3.47 ERA he is expected to receive a better, multi-year offer on the open market. His decision to opt-out was expected. Manaea, who struck out 184 in a career-high 181.2 innings, was excellent for the...

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MMO Roundtable: Should The Mets Re-Sign Pete Alonso?

Yes, we’ve already spoken all about Pete Alonso and we are going to continue to do so until we know if he’ll be back in the orange and blue in 2025. Let’s get to it – should the Mets re-sign the Polar Bear? Here’s what we here at Metsmerized think. Mathias Altman-Kurosaki This postseason saved Pete Alonso’s Mets legacy. Before the homer against Devin Williams to...

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Morning Briefing: Mets Make New Hire to Front Office

Good morning, Mets fans! Per Will Sammon of The Athletic, the Mets are hiring Laiky Uribe as assistant director of international scouting. Uribe most recently served as an international crosschecker for the Dodgers, and he will now work under new Mets director of international scouting James Kang as the Mets continue to grow and improve their front office. Latest Mets News Ron Darling said he...

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