The Mets are set to add some infield depth, as the New York Post’s Joel Sherman has reported that the team is signing Nick Madrigal, who passed his physical, to a one-year deal worth $1.35 million that includes up to $500,000 in performance bonuses. Madrigal will play on a split contract, meaning that the Mets don’t have to add him to the 40-man roster and that he’ll earn a...
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As the Mets’ staring contest with Pete Alonso continues, they continue to put out feelers for other first basemen on the trade market. According to On SI’s Pat Ragazzo, New York has “checked in on” Yandy Díaz of the Tampa Bay Rays. Ragazzo added that this isn’t the first conversation the clubs have had regarding Díaz this offseason. The 33-year-old hit...
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Spencer Turnbull, RHP Position: RHP B/T: R/R Age: 32 (09/18/1992) 2024 Traditional Stats: 17 G (7 GS), 54 1/3 IP, 2.65 ERA, 1.049 WHIP, 3-0, 58 SO, 20 BB 2024 Advanced Stats: 154 ERA+, 26.1 K%, 9.0 BB%, 4.05 xERA, 3.85 FIP, 3.80 xFIP, 0.7 fWAR, 1.2 bWAR Rundown Spencer Turnbull’s career has been plagued by injuries, preventing him from finding consistency. When healthy, he has been effective,...
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There’s a lot of buzz surrounding the Mets’ 2025 pitching staff. There are some new faces like Frankie Montas and Clay Holmes, and the return of Kodai Senga looms large after he threw just 10 1/3 innings between the regular season and playoffs due to injury. David Peterson hopes to show his excellent season wasn’t a fluke, and Sean Manaea re-signed with the team on a three-year deal...
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Good morning, Mets fans! Jon Heyman of The New York Post reported that the Mets’ reluctance to hand out long-term contracts to pitchers led them to avoid pursuing Max Fried and Corbin Burnes. However, they remain engaged in trade talks for San Diego Padres ace Dylan Cease and could also consider Michael King. The Chicago Cubs are another team in the mix, though San Diego may prefer the...
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The Blue Jays have agreed to a one-year contract worth $15.5 million with three-time Cy Young Award winner Max Scherzer, pending a physical. The New York Post’s Jon Heyman was the first to report on the deal. Scherzer held a showcase last week, and the Mets were one of the teams in attendance. Pat Ragazzo of Sports Illustrated reported that the Mets had some interest in a reunion. Scherzer...
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