It was the first significant move of the Steve Cohen era. Francisco Lindor had been rumored to be a trade candidate that offseason and speculation was that the New York Mets were an ideal fit. But when news broke that the Mets had acquired the superstar shortstop from Cleveland, there was little notice it was going to happen. Nevertheless, the surprise was certainly a pleasant one for Mets fans....
Good morning, Mets fans! On Friday, the Mets non-tendered Dominic Smith, making him a free agent. Smith had been with the Mets for parts of the last six seasons and he struggled to consistently produce with the team. The 2020 season, possibly in part because it was shortened, was by far his best season with the team as he produced a brilliant slash of .316/.377/.616/.993. His 2021 and 2022...
The deadline to tender a contract to arbitration-eligible players is Friday night at 8:00 p.m. ET and we will keep track of all the notable players hitting the free agent market right here at MMO. Dodgers – OF Cody Bellinger, 3B Edwin Rios, UT Luke Williams Mets – 1B Dominic Smith, RHP Sean Reid-Foley Royals – LHP Jake Brentz, RHP Ryan Webb Nationals – 1B Luke Voit, RHP...
The Major League Baseball Players Association announced 11 players have been added to the free agent pool including Chris Bassitt from the Mets. The Mets and Bassitt had a mutual option at $19 million for the 2023 season that Chris has declined and he will receive a $150K buyout. Bassitt, 33, was acquired by the Mets earlier this year in March from the Oakland A’s for right-hander pitching...
For just the second time in franchise history, the National League batting champion will be a New York Met. Jeff McNeil finished 2022 with a .326 average, narrowly topping Freddie Freeman to finish the 2022 season with the best batting average in MLB. McNeil struggled in 2021, hitting just .251 over 140 games after hitting .319 in his first three years in the majors. This season, he returned to...
Mets first baseman Pete Alonso is doing all that he can to keep the offense going as the team is in a fight for the division with the Braves. With the Mets down 4-0 in the fourth inning against the Marlins at Citi Field on Tuesday, Alonso got New York within striking distance with a three-run homer. Unfortunately, that was all the offense the Mets could muster in their 6-4 loss that lands them...
