Good morning, Mets fans!
Let’s take a look at what went on with the Amazins’ and MLB on Wednesday!
Latest Mets News
Mets manager Luis Rojas spoke to the media yesterday and would not commit to J.D. Davis as the starting third baseman due to the versatility on the roster. Rojas says Jeff McNeil and Jonathan Villar could also see time at third this year (Tweet from MMO’s Pat Ragazzo).
Rojas also said Noah Syndergaard, whose rehabbing from Tommy John surgery, looked great in his bullpen session and they expect him back in June, tweet from MMO.
The Mets have serious interest in free-agent starting pitcher Taijuan Walker, per Andy Martino of SNY. MMO’s Mike Mayer first reported the Mets interest and says Walker is seeking a multi-year deal worth $10 million AAV.
Last night, Mets minor league outfielder Tim Tebow announced his retirement from baseball (Read the full statement here).
According to Anthony DiComo of MLB.com, the Mets are showing interest in relief pitcher Jeremy Jeffress, who would serve as a solid plan B if they miss out on Trevor Rosenthal.
MLB Network ranked Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor as the 15th best player in baseball on their top 100 list, tweet from GENY Mets report.
Former big leaguer Will Middlebrooks discussed a past conversation he had with future 2024 Hall of Fame nominee Adrian Beltre, who gushed about the potential nastiness of Mets closer Edwin Diaz, (Tweet from Middlebrooks).
According to Craig Mish of MLB Network, the Marlins outbid the Mets for Adam Duvall before NYM pivoted to Kevin Pillar.
Latest MLB News
The San Diego Padres signed their young budding superstar shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. to a 14-year, $340 million extension, per Robert Murray of Fansided.
The Toronto Blue Jays will play their home games at their spring training facility in Dunedin, Fla., per Shi Davidi and Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet.
According to MLB Insider Jon Heyman, the Chicago Cubs have signed relief pitcher Brandon Workman to a one-year deal worth $1 million with the potential to reach $3 million from incentives.
The Cubs also signed reliever Pedro Strop to a minor league deal, per Mike Rodriguez.
Latest NL East News
The Philadelphia Phillies signed left-handed reliever Tony Watson to a minor league deal.
The Miami Marlins acquired pitcher John Curtiss from the Tampa Bay Rays in exchange for first baseman Evan Edwards, per Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic.
The Phillies also announced the signing of infielder Brad Miller to a one-year contract, tweet from Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic.
Latest on MMO
Ryan Finkelstein discussed the five takeaways from Rojas’ Wednesday presser.
MMO Digital
On today’s episode of Locked On Mets, host Ryan Finkelstein talks about why the Mets should be wary of signing Taijuan Walker to a multi-year deal. He also looks into the numbers on both Jeremy Jeffress and Trevor Rosenthal, as New York has been linked to both free agent relievers.
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