The New York Mets announced their 2023 Opening Day roster on Thursday afternoon. The Mets kick off their season in Miami against the Marlins at 4:10 p.m. on Thursday. Catchers Omar Narvaez Tomas Nido Infielders Luis Guillorme Eduardo Escobar Pete Alonso Jeff McNeil Daniel Vogelbach Francisco Lindor Outfielders Mark Canha Brandon Nimmo Starling Marte Tim Locastro Tommy Pham Pitchers Max Scherzer...
Updated Post – March 24, 12:40 The Mets announced on Friday that Max Scherzer will indeed get the start on Opening Day against the Marlins in Miami. The three-time Cy Young champ will face off against reigning NL Cy Young winner Sandy Alcantara. The game starts at 4:10 p.m. and will be on MLB Network. Original Post – March 15, 14:49 Max Scherzer will be the Mets Opening Day starter...
The New York Mets announced their 2023 promotions schedule on Wednesday with highlights that include a Buck Showalter windbreaker, Francisco Lindor bobblehead, Max Scherzer inspired two-toned sunglasses, and Kodai Senga glow-in-the-dark ghost forkball. On June 3, the Mets will induct infielder Howard Johnson, pitcher Al Leiter and broadcasters Gary Cohen and Howie Rose into the Mets Hall of Fame...
The New York Mets announced on Thursday afternoon that they’ve hired Carlos Beltrán to be a special assistant to general manager Billy Eppler. Beltrán returns to an organization that he played for, and was very briefly the manager of during the 2019-2020 offseason. “Carlos had an exceptional playing career, including several special years here in Queens,” Eppler said. “I’ve known Carlos...
The New York Mets announced their four-year extension with 2022 batting champ Jeff McNeil on Tuesday morning. The Mets will hold a press conference on Tuesday at 4:00 p.m. ET with McNeil at Citi Field. The four-year, $50 million extension will keep McNeil with the Mets through the 2026 season, and has a club option for the 2027 season as well. The option for 2027 is at $15.75 million with a $2...
Howard Johnson, Al Leiter, Gary Cohen, and Howie Rose will be inducted into the Mets Hall of Fame as the 2023 class of inductees, the team announced on Wednesday. Additionally, Jay Horowitz, the team’s longtime media relations guru, will receive the team’s Hall of Fame Achievement Award. Johnson, Leiter, Cohen and Rose will officially be inducted on Saturday, June 3 in a pre-game...
The New York Mets announced on Thursday their complete coaching staff under manager Buck Showalter. The veteran begins his second season with the Mets following a 101-win first year that ended in a disappointing series loss in the newly formatted Wild Card round. Danny Barnes — Assistant Major League Coach Jeremy Barnes — Hitting Coach Eric Chavez — Bench Coach Dom Chiti — Bullpen Coach Joey...
The New York Mets announced on Thursday afternoon that they’ve signed catcher Omar Narváez to a one-year deal with a player option for 2024. Narváez will make $8 million in 2023 and then has a $7 million player option for the 2024 season. The left-handed hitting Narváez had a rough 2022 season at the plate for the Brewers with a .206/.292/.305 slash line in 84 games. The 30-year-old had a...
The New York Mets officially announced on Saturday that they have signed free agent pitcher Kodai Senga to a five-year, $75 million deal. The contract includes a full no-trade clause and an opt-out clause that will allow Senga to become a free agent after the 2025 campaign. The deal runs through the 2027 season. Metsへようこそ！ Welcome to New York, Kodai! We’ve signed @kodaisenga to a five-year...
The New York Mets officially announced on Saturday that they have signed outfielder Brandon Nimmo to an eight-year, $162 million contract. The deal runs through the 2030 season and will likely see the 29-year-old finish his career in Queens. Nimmo was the second best free agent outfielder available behind Aaron Judge this offseason and attracted interest from a plethora of teams, including the...
The New York Mets announced on Friday night that they’ve signed left-handed starter José Quintana and right-handed reliever David Robertson. The deal with Quintana is for two-years, $26 million, and one-year, $10 million with Robertson. Quintana, 33, revitalized his career in 2022 between the Pirates and the Cardinals. The left-hander pitched to a 2.93 ERA, 2.99 FIP, and 1.21 WHIP in 32...
The Mets have announced their roster for the best-of-three Wild Card Series vs the Padres that begins on Friday night at Citi Field. Mets top prospect Francisco Álvarez becomes the youngest player at 20 years old in team history to make a playoff roster. The other big news is Mets outfielder Starling Marte being on the roster after missing time recently with a fractured finger. Mets pitchers...
