2026 Mets Positional Outlook: Middle Infield

The Mets’ starters on the infield up the middle seemed set in stone just a few days ago, but news of Francisco Lindor’s hamate injury has complicated matters for the team. There is optimism that Lindor will be able to make the Mets’ Opening Day lineup, but his timeline pushes him right up against the first game of the season. The Mets’ depth at second base and shortstop...

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2026 NL East Positional Rankings: Left Field

Another day, another NL East positional ranking. Today, we’ll be tackling the division’s left fielders. Check out MMO’s previous NL East rankings below: First Base Second Base Third Base Catcher Bullpen Starting Rotation Right Field Center Field Manager We’ll only have shortstop after this! The NL East is filled with a few veteran outfielders, two burgeoning youngsters,...

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Non-Roster Invitee Preview: Adbert Alozay

Adbert Alzolay signed a two-year minor league contract with the Mets before the 2025 season while recovering from Tommy John. While there was an outside chance the Mets could have him pitch in the minors in 2025, they kept him off the mound the entire summer. He pitched a few innings in winter ball after the end of the season and now enters spring training healthy. Alozlay had a breakout season...

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Morning Briefing: Steve Cohen Optimistic About 2026 Mets

Good morning, Mets fans! The Mets reported to spring training on Monday, officially beginning full-team preparation for the 2026 season.  Notes from PSL included Carson Benge meeting Juan Soto for the first time and the “Holy s—” quote that followed, per Anthony DiComo of MLB.com. Steve Cohen discussed being “annoyed” by the Mets’ lack of winning, and his optimism...

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Mets Sign OF Mike Tauchman

Another outfielder has entered the conversation for the New York Mets. Per Will Sammon and Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic, the New York Mets signed OF Mike Tauchman to a minor league deal on Monday. Fresh off officially signing MJ Melendez to a split contract, the Mets add an additional puzzle piece as they construct their outfield alignment for 2026. With Juan Soto’s shift from right to...

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MMO from Port St. Lucie: Full Team Workouts Commence

Ok, let’s get it started, but for real this time! At long last, the entire roster for the New York Mets has arrived in Port St. Lucie. From Juan Soto to Francisco Lindor to Brett Baty, and everyone in between, the team is set to begin its March toward October. As has been the case for the last week, the action was flowing in Florida. From individual fielding work to bullpens to live...

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