In his first press conference of spring training 2025, David Stearns made it seem quite certain that the Mets will be moving on from free-agent infielder Jose Iglesias, also known to many as “Candelita.” In talking about the toughness of the situation, Stearns described not bringing Iglesias back as a chance to open up opportunities for younger players and not have a locked roster of player...
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The deal announced last week became official Wednesday: Pete Alonso is a New York Met for at least one more year. “We’re thrilled to have Pete back,” president of baseball operations David Stearns told reporters. “I think Pete is thrilled to be back. You could like see the genuine excitement that he had to be back in this building and we’re really happy we were able...
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The Mets have re-signed right-handed reliever Drew Smith to a one-year deal with a club option for 2026, according to Mark Feinsand of MLB.com. Tim Healey of Newsday reported that in 2025, Smith will earn $1 million, and the club option, if picked up, will be worth $2 million for the 2026 season. Smith underwent Tommy John surgery in July and will likely miss the 2025 season. The right-hander...
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No. 26 Ronald Hernandez, C-1B B/T: S/R Age: 21 Height: 5’11” Weight: 155 lbs Acquired: Trade with Miami for David Robertson in July 2023 ETA: 2027 2024 Stats: Brooklyn: .167/.286/.222/.508, 42 PA, 6 H, 0 HR, 2 2B, 4 RBI, 1 SB, 16 SO, 5 BB St. Lucie: .271/.362/.359/.721, 403 PA, 95 H, 5 HR, 41 RBI, 12 2B, 7 SB, 96 SO, 47 BB Overview Ronald Hernandez was signed by the Marlins for...
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Ty Adcock should sound familiar to fans because the Mets acquired him during the 2024 season. He was claimed off waivers from the Tigers in May and then released by the Mets at the trade deadline. The Mets then re-signed him a few weeks later. Adcock didn’t have the most encouraging start to his professional baseball career. He was drafted by the Mariners in 2019 but missed the 2020 season...
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Late last month, Allison drew up a “way too early” roster projection. That proved to be right, as the Mets have signed Pete Alonso, Ryne Stanek and Nick Madrigal since then. Naturally, there still way be moves made, and injuries still happen, but the Mets’ roster looks pretty complete. So, with spring training officially underway today and most of the team’s move behind...
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