The Mets already have several players committed to the 2023 World Baseball Classic including Pete Alonso (USA), Francisco Lindor and Edwin Díaz (Puerto Rico), Starling Marte (Dominican Republic), Mark Vientos (Nicaragua), and Eduardo Escobar (Venezuela). One name that’s been rumored to be a contender for the event but hasn’t yet been confirmed is Jeff McNeil. However, with the recent...
The Mets wrapped up a bevy of offseason moves on Tuesday with the press conference for Justin Verlander. But that doesn’t mean they’re done making moves to improve the team. According to MMO’s Mike Mayer, the Mets have contacted the Chicago White Sox about All-Star reliever Liam Hendriks. SNY’s Andy Martino also mentioned the Sox are shopping Hendriks, and the Mets’...
According to Ken Rosenthal of the Athletic, the New York Mets, “spoke with Verlander by Zoom last week.” This via “major-league sources.” Of course, starting pitchers Jacob deGrom, Chris Bassitt, and Taijuan Walker are all currently free agents. Verlander appears to be the Mets’ fallback plan if deGrom were to move on. Verlander, who is 39 years old, and will turn...
