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With the numerous Hot Stove developments on Tuesday, some smaller news items were overlooked, notably that the Mets will select 27th in next year’s amateur draft. This is due to the Mets’ pick moving back 10 spots as a penalty for being above the luxury tax threshold.
Additionally, the White Sox secured the first overall pick, which marks the first time they have held the No. 1 selection since 1977, when they drafted Harold Baines.
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Edwin Díaz has reportedly agreed to a three-year, $69 million deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers, but you knew that already. All of the subsequent developments were covered by MMO‘s Allison Waxman.
Here’s Díaz’s final save as a Met.
Edwin Díaz's final entrance as a Met at Citi Field that ended in a savepic.twitter.com/hfmG5kBvQl
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The Syracuse Mets’ manager, Dick Scott, was honored with the Sheldon “Chief” Bender award for his developmental skills.
The Mets and free agent outfielder/DH Starling Marte reportedly have a mutual interest in a reunion, per Pat Ragazzo of Sports Illustrated. Marte, who was a Juan Soto-favorite and All-Star during his tenure in Queens, is being looked at for a bench role that could include part-time DH and backup outfield duties.
The Mets are losing a key front office member as Tommy Tanous, who most recently served as the vice president and special advisor to David Stearns, has been hired as the assistant general manager of the Colorado Rockies. He had been in the organization since 2010.
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Kyle Schwarber has re-signed with the Phillies on a five-year, $150 million guarantee, as first reported by Jeff Passan of ESPN. Moreover, the slugger officially announced that he will suit up for Team USA in the 2026 World Baseball Classic.
Per Mark Feinsand of MLB.com, the Phillies have extended manager Rob Thomson‘s contract through the 2027 season. Under Thomson, Philadelphia has compiled a 346-251 record, including one National League pennant and four straight postseason berths.
According to Will Sammon of The Athletic, the Red Sox have signed left-hander Alec Gamboa to a split contract that will pay him $925,000 if he cracks the major league roster. Gamboa spent the entirety of the 2025 season in the KBO, where he posted a 7-8 record with a 3.58 ERA over 19 starts.
Former Twins manager Rocco Baldelli is joining the Los Angeles Dodgers front office as a special assistant after being fired by Minnesota, according to Bobby Nightengale of the Star Tribune. Baldelli, who led the Twins to a 527-505 record in seven seasons, will reunite with Dodgers President Andrew Friedman, a former colleague from their time with the Tampa Bay Rays.
The Angels have acquired infielder Vaughn Grissom from the Red Sox, according to a report from ESPN‘s Jeff Passan. In the deal, which sees the Angels acquire another former top prospect, the Red Sox will receive minor league outfielder Isaiah Jackson, as later reported by Mark Feinsand of MLB.com.
Another now-former Met in Gregory Soto has signed a one-year, $7.75 million deal with the Pittsburgh Pirates, according to ESPN‘s Jorge Castillo.
The trade market for Diamondbacks superstar second baseman Ketel Marte is reportedly heating up, reports Jon Heyman of the New York Post. The teams currently linked to the switch-hitter include the Red Sox, Mariners and Blue Jays, with the Phillies and Rays also showing possible interest. The Arizona Diamondbacks are, understandably, seeking a big package in return for the All-Star infielder.
The Nationals and Orioles have engaged in communication regarding left-handed starter MacKenzie Gore, though a deal is not yet close. This cross-town discussion is notable because, as noted by MLB Network‘s Jon Morosi, the Orioles have not completed a trade with the Nationals since the franchise moved to Washington D.C.
Free agent reliever Kyle Finnegan is closing in on a return to the Detroit Tigers, The Athletic‘s Ken Rosenthal reports.
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David Melendi covers Stearns’ comments after the Mets lose out on Diaz.
Mathias Altman-Kurosaki profiles free agent starting pitcher Michael King.
Allison Waxman rounds up much of Tuesday’s rumors.
On This Date in Mets History
1971: New York sends Nolan Ryan, Leroy Stanton, Francisco Estrada and Don Rose to the California Angels in exchange for infielder Jim Fregosi
1984: The Mets trade Hubie Brooks, Mike Fitzgerald, Herm Winningham and Floyd Youmans to the Montreal Expos for Gary Carter.
