Morning Briefing: Mets' Rotation Takes a Hit in Free Agency

Good morning, Mets fans!

Blue Jays pitcher Jose Berrios agreed to a seven-year, $131 million extension on Tuesday, according to multiple reports.

The Mets will certainly be in the market for new starting pitchers after Noah Syndergaard bolted for the Angels. Shortly after the Berrios news was announced, “Thor” agreed to a one-year, $21 million contract with the Angels, according to Jeff Passan of ESPN.

With Marcus Stroman a free agent, the Mets’ rotation is suddenly looking very thin after ace Jacob deGrom.

BREAKING: Right-hander Noah Syndergaard and the Los Angeles Angels are in agreement on a one-year, $21 million deal, pending physical, sources tell ESPN.

The Angels bolster their staff with the highest-upside arm on the market — and pay a heavy price, plus a second-rounder.

— Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) November 16, 2021

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The Mets foundation is donating 5,000 turkeys to families in need on November 19 in advance of Thanksgiving. Mr. and Mrs. Met along with members of the Mets organization, will be distributing the turkeys across all five boroughs.

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Cleveland Indians cave to pressure and agree to settle with Roller Derby over “Cleveland Guardians” name.

Financial terms were not disclosed. Cleveland baseball simply announced that “both organizations will continue to use the Guardians name."https://t.co/7taPKy7izl

— Dan Lust, Esq. 🎙 (@SportsLawLust) November 16, 2021

The Cleveland Indians settled with roller derby team over the Cleveland Guardians name.

Bob Nightengale of USA Today reported Howie Kendrick joined the Phillies front office as an assistant to the general manager.

Here is a smol procedural thing that perhaps you were also wondering about: In the event of a post-CBA expiration lockout, teams cannot make international PRO signings (no posting) but CAN sign international amateurs. There would NOT be a major league portion of the Rule 5 draft.

— Hannah Keyser (@HannahRKeyser) November 16, 2021

Hannah Keyser of Yahoo Sports noted some reminders in the event of a post-CBA expiration lockout.

Rays manager Kevin Cash and Giants manager Gabe Kapler won the American League and National League Manager of the Year Award, respectively.

Jon Heyman of MLB Network reported the Braves and Freddie Freeman are still at odds over the length of a new contract. But the talks remain fluid.

Angels are interested in big arms on short term. So future Hall of Famer Justin Verlander could be a fit for them (and of course many others). He’s expected to turn down the Astros $18.4M qualifying by tomorrow’s deadline.

— Jon Heyman (@JonHeyman) November 16, 2021

With pitcher Justin Verlander expected to turn down his qualifying offer and the Angels to add more pitching, Jon Heyman reported there could be a potential fit there.