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Mets Get Gold Glove Center Fielder

Here’s how new Met Harrison Bader likely fits into the team’s plans for 2024.

Morning Briefing: Mets May Still Be Involved in Imanaga Sweepstakes

Good morning, Mets fans! Mark Feinsand of MLB.com said Thursday that the Mets are among the teams still involved in discussions with Japanese lefty Shōta Imanaga. The Giants, Red Sox, and Cubs are still in the running as well. Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reported that Imanaga is expected to get north of $100 million, but he suggested that the Mets aren’t expected to be a factor in the...

Free Agent Profile: Hyun-Jin Ryu, SP

HYUN-JIN RYU Position: SP B/T: R/L Age: 36 (03/25/1987) 2023 Traditional Stats: 11 G, 52 IP, 3.46 ERA, 1.288 WHIP, 3-3, 38 SO, 14 BB 2023 Advanced Stats: 123 ERA+, 17.0% SO%, 6.3% BB%, 3.93 xERA, 4.91 FIP, 4.41 xFIP, 0.4 fWAR, 0.4 bWAR RUNDOWN 36-year-old South Korean native Hyun-jin Ryu is almost five years removed from a career-best season that saw him leading the league in ERA (2.32), ERA+...

Mets Sign Center Fielder Harrison Bader

David Stearns and the New York Mets made it clear that the organization wanted to add another outfielder to their pool of players this offseason. The team had been linked to Michael A. Taylor for a large period of time, but the Mets have opted to go in a different direction. Andy Martino of SNY has reported that former New York Yankee Harrison Bader has agreed to a one-year, $10.5 million deal...

Report: Mets Open to Trading Omar Narváez

Omar Narváez may have a new team in 2024. The New York Post reported on Thursday that the Mets have informed clubs that they are willing to trade the catcher and 2021 All-Star. Narváez, 31, signed a one-year, $8 million deal with the Mets on Dec. 15, 2022, that included a $7 million player option for 2024. After slashing .211/.283/.297/.580 with two home runs and seven RBIs in 49 games in 2023,...

Starling Marte Plays Five Innings in Return to Action

Updated Post – Jan. 4 at 9:05 AM New York Mets outfielder Starling Marte made his 2024 winter league debut on Wednesday night with the Leones del Escogido. It was the first game action of any kind for Marte since August 5 of last year. Marte went 1-for-3 with a single, ground out, and strikeout as the second place hitter. He also played five innings in right field before being taken out...