Morning Briefing: Carlos Beltrán Is Coming Home!

By Samantha Brown

Good morning, Mets fans!

The wait is finally over! The Mets hired their new manager on Friday, with Carlos Beltrán officially inking a deal to become the team’s next manager.

Latest Mets News

MMO’s own, Jack Ramsey, reported that Carlos Beltrán will be the Mets’ manager. He also reported that Terry Collins will be the bench coach.

The Mets plan to re-introduce Carlos Beltrán, now as Mets manager, on Monday at 11 a.m. according to Tim Healy of Newsday. Additionally, word got out that he will be receiving a three-year deal with a fourth-year option, reported by MetsMerized’s own Michael Mayer.

Jay Horowitz spoke to “legendary” Mets outfielder Mike Baxter, famously known for his, unfortunate, career-ending catch to save Johan Santana‘s no-hitter. Check out their conversation in Horowitz’s podcast here.

The Mets have officially declined the 2020 option with Juan Lagares for $9.5M. Additionally, Joe Panik and Donnie Hart will be free agents as they have declined their options to Triple-A Syracuse, Tim Healy was the first to report the news.

Latest MLB News

Major League Baseball uniforms will have a new look starting in 2020. Nike just finalized their deal with the MLB on Friday to design the new MLB uniforms which will feature the famous Nike “swoosh” on the front of the uniform on the player’s right shoulder. The news was announced by Chris Creamer of SportsLogos.net.

The Minnesota Twins announced Friday that they will be picking up 1B Nelson Cruz‘s $12M option, according to Jon Heyman of MLB Network.

Jon Heyman also reported that the Nationals are working on hiring more scouts, one of which includes Tommy Jackson. Michael Mayer commented on the report, adding that Jackson was the Mets scout that discovered RP Seth Lugo and 2B/3B T.J. Rivera.

Deadspin’s staff, including about 20 writers and editors, quit on Friday morning. Their new owner refused to “stick to sports”, which was the original premise of the site back when it started in 2005. The news broke on Axios.com.

Senior writer for Baseball America’s, Ben Badler, shared the updated Mets Top 10 MLB Prospect list.

3B Mike Moustakas and C Yasmani Grandal have declined their 2020 options with the Milwaukee Brewers and will be free agents in the 2020 offseason.

The Kansas City Royals declined their mutual option with OF Alex Gordon.

The Cincinnati Reds exercised their club option with 2B/SS Freddy Galvis.

The Los Angeles Angels claimed RHP Mike Mayers off waivers from the St. Louis Cardinals.

Latest NL East News

The Nationals declined their mutual option with OF Matt Adams.

Philadelphia Phillies released utilityman Jose Pirela who will continue his career in Japan.

Latest on MMO

MMO News Desk wrote about the official announcement of Carlos Beltrán as Mets manager following MMO’s first announcement of the news by Jack Hendon.

Mike Anthony dove into the specifics with Marcus Stroman so far in a Mets uniform, discussing his hopeful future strides and improvements thus far.

Michael Mayer updated the free agent lists including the players who have declined their options for 2020 to be free agents and those who will be free agents in 2020. The article also included those who exercised their options and will stay with their respective teams.