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Good morning, Mets fans!
On Friday, the Mets non-tendered Dominic Smith, making him a free agent. Smith had been with the Mets for parts of the last six seasons and he struggled to consistently produce with the team. The 2020 season, possibly in part because it was shortened, was by far his best season with the team as he produced a brilliant slash of .316/.377/.616/.993.
His 2021 and 2022 seasons were failures, as he was unable to come even close to having the success he had in his 2020 season. This move was widely expected and now Smith is free to sign with any team. Mike Puma of the New York Post already reports that the Royals and Rays could have interest in Smith this offseason.
In addition to Smith, Sean Reid-Foley is a free agent too as he was also non-tendered by the Mets.
Now onto the morning briefing!
Latest Mets News
The Mets made a trade with the Miami Marlins on Friday, acquiring pitchers Elieser Hernandez and Jeff Brigham in exchange for minor league pitcher Franklin Sanchez. Hernandez and Brigham were recently DFA’d by the Marlins, and they provide the Mets with pitching depth which they lacked last season.
In another move to add pitching depth, the Mets claimed pitcher William Woods off waivers from the Atlanta Braves.
Mark Canha and his wife, Marci, participated in the Mets’ turkey giveaway in Manhattan on Friday morning, giving Thanksgiving food to those in need.
Latest MLB News
The Minnesota Twins unveiled new uniforms, including new fonts and logos.
The Oakland Athletics announced that Billy Beane is shifting into a new role as “Senior Advisor to A’s Managing Partner”. David Forst, who has been with the A’s for over two decades, becomes the new head of baseball operations.
Jon Heyman reports that the Los Angeles Dodgers could make a serious run at Aaron Judge this offseason.
Jon Morosi reports that the San Francisco Giants are interested in free agent Kenley Jansen.
The Los Angeles Angels announced that they acquired infielder Gio Urshela in exchange for minor league pitcher Alejandro Hidalgo.
The Minnesota Twins acquired infielder Kyle Farmer from the Cincinnati Reds.
The Cincinatti Reds acquired infielder Kevin Newman from the Pittsburgh Pirates in exchange for reliever Dauri Moreta.
The Milwaulkee Breweres acquired pitcher Javy Guerra from the Tampa Bay Rays for a PTBNL.
Several players reached an agreement to avoid arbitration with their teams, including Isiah Kiner-Falefa, Lou Trivino, Miguel Andujar, and Mike Yastrzemski.
Several players were non-tendered by their teams on Friday, including Cody Bellinger, Jeimer Candelario, Danny Mendick, and Brian Anderson.
The Atlanta Braves signed lefty reliever Tyler Matzek to a two-year, $3.1 million contract. The deal also includes a $5.5 million club option for 2025. Matzek, who had Tommy John Surgery in October, is expected to miss the entire 2023 season.
The Colorado Rockies extended reliever Tyler Kinley to a three-year contract that includes a club option for 2026.
The San Diego Padres met on Thursday with Kodai Senga. Senga, who is expected to be pursued by many teams this offseason, is close with Yu Darvish, and has played with Nick Martinez and Robert Suarez previously in Japan.
The Los Angeles Dodgers claimed reliever Jake Reed on waivers from the Boston Red Sox.
Latest on MMO
Andrew Steele-Davis discusses a report by ESPN’s Jeff Passan that Brandon Nimmo could receive upwards of $130 million in free agency.
John Sheridan breaks down the Mets’ trade for two Marlins pitchers.
On This Date in Mets History
1979: The team’s Board of Directors announced its intention to sell the Mets before the 1980 season. This was the first time in the franchise’s history that the Mets were up for sale. Ultimately the team was sold to a group led by Nelson Doubleday and Fred Wilpon.
Birthdays: Francisco Álvarez (21)
