2025 NRI Preview: Dom Hamel

For the second straight season, the Mets are inviting Dom Hamel to major league camp. Hamel was part of a trio of exciting Mets pitchers to get invited to spring training in 2024 (Mike Vasil and Christian Scott being the other two). Hamel had a rough 2024. It was so rough that at Metsmerized, he isn’t even considered a Top 30 prospect ahead of the 2025 season. Dom made 27 starts for Syracuse in...

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Who’s the “Next Man Up” with Frankie Montas Down?

Carlos Mendoza on Monday announced the Mets have shut down their new veteran righty Frankie Montas for at least six to eight weeks with a high-grade right lat strain suffered during his first bullpen session of the spring. After that recovery time, he will need a full spring-training style progression to rehab back before taking a mound for the 2025 season. With Montas down, it is now “next man...

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Vladimir Guerrero Jr. & Blue Jays Fail To Reach Contract Extension

Vladimir Guerrero Jr., 25, the prized free agent in the 2026 class, spoke with reporters on Tuesday and announced he did not agree to an extension with the Toronto Blue Jays. “They had their numbers, I had my numbers” said Guerrero Jr, also stating he has “no plans to negotiate an extension in-season.” This means that Guerrero will be testing free agency for the first...

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Mets 2025 Prospects: No. 22 Jonathan Pintaro

No. 22: Jonathan Pintaro, RHP B/T: R/R            Age: 27 (11/07/1997) Height: 6’2″.     Weight: 235 lbs Acquired: Signed as minor league free agent in June 2024 ETA: 2025 2024 Stats: 74 IP, 17 G (15 GS), 2.68 ERA, 1.162 WHIP, 75 SO, 28 BB, .216 BAA — nine games (High-A), seven games (Double-A), one game (Triple-A) Overview Jonathan Pintaro’s journey in baseball...

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Morning Briefing: Mike Trout Moving to Right Field

Good morning, Mets fans! Three-time MVP Mike Trout told reporters Monday that he met with the Angels’ coaches on Sunday and determined that he will play right field moving forward to help preserve his body. Trout played in just 29 games in 2024 before landing on the injured list with a torn meniscus. He then tore the muscle again during a rehab assignment, sidelining him for the rest of...

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Photos From PSL: Pete Alonso Arrives

The Mets’ first official full-squad workout took place on Monday, and one familiar face was certainly a sight for sore eyes. Pete Alonso took the field, the first one out for warmups nonetheless, after re-signing with the Mets on a two-year, $54 million deal. With that, let’s take a look at a few of the great photos taken by MMO photographer Ed Delany on Monday. Make sure to follow...

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