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According to Alex Speier of the Boston GlobeShōta Imanaga is now planning on coming to the United States *after* the new year. He is fielding offers and those offers are expected to last past the new year.

Shota Imanaga, Photo by Rhona Wise-USA TODAY Sports

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According to USA Today, the Mets must pay a luxury tax that totals nearly $101 million. Per Maury Brown of Forbes, the Mets were one of eight clubs that broke the luxury tax threshold in 2023. The Mets’ tax lay amount totals $100,781,932.

Jay Horwitz with Mets Public Relations reported as Christmas nears, former Met Ed Hearn is hospitalized and in need of thoughts and prayers.

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Per ESPN’s Jeff Passan, according to sources, left-handed relief pitcher Yuki Matsui has agreed to a five-year, $28 million contract with the San Diego Padres. The contract includes opt-outs after the third and fourth years, as well as an injury clause that can convert the fifth year into a club option.

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Metsmerized has a giveaway going on Instagram! Check out the link to potentially win a free Metsmerized T-shirt.

Sean Kenny breaks down the Mets’ new outfielder Tyrone Taylor.

Chris Bello evaluates the remaining MLB free agnet market.

Chris Bello breaks discusses how the Mets hit a record $101 million luxury tax bill.

On This Date in Mets History

Birthdays: Miguel Castro (29), Matt Ginter (46), Frank Taveras (74)