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The Mets are reportedly interested in free agent first baseman Ty France. France enjoyed a great year with the Padres, batting .295 with an .865 OPS. The 32-year-old would solve the team’s desire to upgrade offensively at first base.

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Mets prospect Miguel Mejias closed out a victory for Venezuela’s U23 team against two-time defending champion Japan. Venezuela has outscored their opponents 44-1 in the tournament.

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The Red Sox signed first baseman Jake Bauers to a four-year, $58 million contract. Bauers, who was named NLCS MVP and won the World Series with the Brewers, had a career year with 26 home runs and an .874 OPS.

According to Jon Heyman of the New York Post, at least 11 teams are interested in Jazz Chisholm Jr. Some teams view him as a corner outfielder while other teams view him as a super utilityman.

Ja-Wook Koo from the KBO has hired Jaron Long of Mako Corp. as his agent as he looks to make a move to Major League Baseball. Koo, 33, is a career .322 hitter with 201 home runs in 12 seasons in the KBO.

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On the latest MMO Weekly, we discuss whether or not Tarik Skubal will be a Met before the lockout.

On This Date in Mets History

2018: Jacob deGrom won his first of two consecutives NL Cy Young Awards. deGrom went 10-9 with a 1.70 ERA in 32 starts.

Born on This Date: Francisco Lindor (1993), Akeel Morris (1992), Joely Rodríguez (1991), Xavier Nady (1978), Tim Hamulack (1976), Darrell Sutherland (1941), Jim Piersall (1929).