Yankees superstar Aaron Judge is headed back to the injured list, this time with a right calf strain. It is highly unlikely Judge returns for the end of the regular season, and his status beyond that is uncertain as well. When healthy this year, Judge has an .871 OPS which is a poor season for his standards.

The Yankees are 89-64, four games behind the Rays for the AL East lead. They did already clinch a playoff berth, currently sitting atop the AL Wild Card standings by 11.5 games.

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The Mets (69-84) defeated the Phillies (85-68) 6-3 on Friday night. Zac Thornton looked solid, allowing two runs in six innings, while Juan Soto powered the Mets offense with a three-run home run.

The Mets placed first baseman Jared Young on the 7-day IL after his scary collision with Nolan McLean on Thursday. In a corresponding move, the Mets recalled Ronny Mauricio.

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The Dodgers activated closer and former Met Edwin Díaz and optioned Landon Knack. Díaz has struggled with injuries all season and has recorded a brutal 11.85 ERA when healthy, entering Friday.

The Nationals signed starter Cade Cavalli to a contract extension. The deal is a four-year deal with a club option in 2031. Cavalli has a 3.12 ERA in 31 starts in what has been a breakout season.

The Reds claimed former Yankee minor leaguer Oswaldo Cabrera off waivers. Cabrera has a .790 OPS in Triple-A this year and a career .635 major league OPS.

The Blue Jays selected right-handed pitcher José Rodríguez to the major league roster while designating Michael Lorenzen for assignment.

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Kai Chang highlights how Nolan McLean continues to pitch well against the Phillies.

On the latest MMO Weekly, we discuss Pete Alonso‘s return to Citi Field.

Robert Colonna recaps the St. Lucie Mets’ 2026 season.

On This Date in Mets History

1986: The Mets lost 4-3 to the Phillies, falling to 96-51 on the year. Tim Teufel and Dave Magadan each had two hits, and Sid Fernandez got the loss despite allowing just two runs in six innings.

Born on This Date: Randy Myers (1962), Duke Snider (1926).

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The Mets placed first base prospect Ryan Clifford on the development list following his immense struggles at the plate. Clifford was one of the pieces in the trade that sent Justin Verlander back to the Astros in 2023 and he offered a ton of promise in 2024 and 2025. This season has been a different story, however, as he has just a .611 OPS in Triple-A, including a .288 OPS in his last 19 games.

Ryan Clifford

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The Mets (58-70) defeated the Padres (68-60) 4-2 on Wednesday afternoon to clinch a series victory. Carson Benge went 2-for-4 with a two-run homer, while the bullpen combined to allow just one run in 4 2/3 innings. Kodai Senga recorded his fourth save in four attempts this season.

The Mets placed infielder Jorge Polanco on the injured list with left ankle bursitis and announced that he will receive season-ending surgery. Polanco had a forgettable first year in Queens, spending much of it injured but only producing a .431 OPS in 37 games when healthy.

Steve Cohen spoke to the media about the Mets’ season and expressed optimism despite the disappointing results.

MLB Network will premiere a documentary about baseball’s return following the 9/11 attacks, featuring Mike Piazza, Todd Zeile, Al Leiter and John Franco. The documentary will air at 10:00 p.m. ET on September 10.

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Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said Edwin Díaz received a clean MRI and will be shut down from throwing for just a few days. Díaz has had a rocky debut season in Los Angeles, either blowing saves or spending lots of time on the injured list. He has an 11.85 ERA in 16 total games this year.

The Phillies signed starter Nestor Cortes to a major league contract. Cortes last pitched in the majors last season, recording a 6.29 ERA in eight games between the Brewers and Padres.

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John Stocum writes about Luis Torrens‘ hot streak at the plate.

On This Date in Mets History

1986: The Mets defeated the Dodgers 7-5 to move to 80-41 on the year. Keith Hernandez and Sid Fernandez each notched two RBIs, while Fernandez struggled in six innings but ultimately picked up the win.

Born on This Date: Lance Broadway (1983), Cory Sullivan (1979), Cliff Cook (1936).

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The Mets (7-9) dropped their fifth in a row on Sunday, 1-0, to the Athletics, wasting a pair of fine pitching performances. Freddy Peralta gave up one run on four hits and struck out six in six innings and Sean Manaea threw three perfect innings and fanned four. One other bright spot: Carson Benge made an inning-ending, diving catch in center field that saved two runs.

Saving two runs doesn’t matter, however, when the offense doesn’t score. The Mets were held to four singles and Joel Kuhnel needed just four pitches to retire the side in order in the ninth inning and bring out the boo birds. Read more in James Villani’s recap here.

It was the third time the Mets were shutout this season. April batting averages should be taken with a grain of salt, but New York has four regulars hitting below .200. (Marcus Semien, .190, Francisco Lindor, .188, Jorge Polanco, .184, and Benge, .130.)

The Mets will try to break their losing streak Monday against the champs. David Peterson (0-2, 6.14 ERA) is coming off two poor outings, but maybe facing a top offense will bring out the best in him. LHP Justin Wrobleski (1-0, 4.00 ERA) is on the mound for the Dodgers. Game time is 10:10 p.m. ET and it will air on SNY.

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The Mets recalled RHP Joey Gerber from Triple-A Syracuse before Sunday’s game and RHP Luis García was designated for assignment. García gave up five earned runs in 6 1/3 innings. After the game, Will Sammon of The Athletic reported that the Mets would call up Tommy Pham from the minor leagues.

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Phil Garner, a three-time All-Star infielder who managed the Brewers, Tigers and Astros, died Saturday at 76 after a two-year battle with pancreatic cancer. Garner played for five teams (Athletics, Pirates, Astros, Dodgers and Giants) from 1973-1988. He managed Milwaukee from 1992-1999, Detroit from 2000-2002 and Houston from 2004-2007. The Astros won the 2005 National League pennant.

The Mets may not see Edwin Díaz during their three-game set with the Dodgers. He is day-to-day. Manager Dave Roberts told reporters his concern for Díaz is “low” and he does not have a physical injury, but his velocity is down.

Brewers DH Christian Yelich left Sunday’s game against the Nationals with tightness in his left hamstring and manager Pat Murphy said “bad news” is expected. Nationals reliever Ken Waldichuk left after throwing a pitch and hurting his arm in the same game.

The Cubs placed reliever Hunter Harvey on the 15-day injured list with right triceps inflammation.

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Alexis Farinacci has all the gory details of an ugly Kodai Senga start.

Jack Ramsey recaps Mitch Voit‘s big day for High-A Brooklyn on Saturday and all the other Met minor-league action.

On This Date in Mets History

2013: Matt Harvey carries a no-hitter into the seventh inning at Minnesota, but Justin Morneau breaks it up with a two-out, solo home run. The Mets win 4-2. Marlon Byrd homers and Daniel Murphy has two hits.

2009: Some 41,007 are on hand for the first Mets game at Citi Field. David Wright goes 2-for-4 with a three-run homer, but the Mets lose 6-5 to the Padres. Mike Pelfrey surrenders five runs in five innings.

1967: Tom Seaver debuts, striking out eight Pirates over 5 1/3 innings before a mere 5,005 at Shea Stadium. He gives up two runs on six hits and the Mets win 3-2.

1962: National League baseball returns to New York City for the first time since 1957 as the Mets host the Pirates at the Polo Grounds. Frank Thomas goes 2-for-4 with a home run, but the Mets lose 4-3.

Born on This Date: Ricardo Rincón (1970), John Stephenson (1941).

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On Players Who Left

He discussed how he can understand when fans get upset when fan favorite players leave the team. Those players were with the team when he first took ownership of the team and he developed relationships with them. He said it creates anxiety when player leave and you have not replaced them yet.

Howie described the Brandon Nimmo and Jeff McNeil trades as, “strictly baseball decisions,” compared to deciding not to bring back players who were free agents. On Pete Alonso, Cohen said that under certain circumstances he could have seen a reunion but bluntly stated, “we weren’t going to go five years.” He said Pete got a great offer that would not have worked for the Mets. Every move they made this offseason was not thinking only about 2026, but for the future as well.

On Edwin Díaz, Cohen stated he felt the Mets offer was better than the Dodgers’ offer because their offer did not include the fourth-year conditional club option. He said he found the Díaz negotiations perplexing and that he still does not know how Edwin came to his decision, but Díaz made the decision he felt was best for him. He also said he felt Stearns was very clever to sign Devin Williams when he did and not hedge everything on Díaz returning.

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On the New Mets Players

Cohen used the word “disciplined” to describe the New York Mets this offseason. He also said it was rollercoaster and said he is routinely reminded by president of baseball operations David Stearns that the offseason does not end in December and can continue well into February.

Cohen described the front office as preparing for all possibilities throughout the offseason and that they were talking with Bo Bichette throughout the Kyle Tucker negotiations. They understood there was no guarantee Tucker would come to Queens and once the roster was completed he said he feels now that Bichette fits the roster better than Tucker would have. Similar to Díaz, he felt the Mets’ bid was superior to the Dodgers’ but the player made a decision based on personal preference.

Cohen described the new Mets’ roster as fun to watch with a hitters that bring better defense and a lot of contact. He is excited for the young players coming up from the minors as well as the players acquired through free agency and trades. Nolan McLean is one prospect he said he is excited to watch pitch in 2026. He described new starter Freddy Peralta as an established veteran that is great in the clubhouse and brings a great personality.

Cohen said he always wanted the Mets’ roster to have a balance of young players and veterans and what they are building here can over the next few years create sustainable success.

On the State of the Mets’ Organization

Cohen stated he is excited by the 2026 Mets roster and described the new faces as “gamers” that are playoff tested and playoff performers. Cohen said he is excited by the energy these new players have brought to spring training and said he thinks fans are going to be excited by the type of ball the Mets are going to play.

Cohen added he has a great relationship with manager Carlos Mendoza and that he will talk and text Mendoza when he has an idea. He said he and Stearns are in constant contact and he loves that whenever he has a question Stearns always knows the answer. “It takes a lot of anxiety away from me that I know things are run the way they are supposed to be run,” Cohen explained. He described the front office as very strong.

He also said that while he is heavily involved in the team as a whole, he usually does not interfere with baseball decisions. He will make suggestions, but in the end David Stearns and his staff have the final say. He says he tried to ask the right questions and hold his staff accountable, but they are far more knowledgeable than he is on what the best baseball decisions are. He is not going to step in and override David Stearns.

We saw that process work well in 2025 when they followed Stearns’ plan to wait out the Alonso market. Stearns then brought Cohen in at the end of the process when they signed Alonso to his two-year contract with an opt out.

Carlos Beltrán. Robert Deutsch, USA TODAY

On the Mets Hall of Fame

On the inductions of Carlos Beltrán, Bobby Valentine, and Lee Mazzilli Cohen described those discussions and phone calls. Cohen gets the final say on who is inducted and described the process as something he looks forward to. He loves getting to have that phone call to notify them they have been selected and said all three of them are still heavily involved in the organization. He said all three of them do not shy away from giving their advice or view of the current Mets.

Carlos Beltrán is a special advisor to the Mets currently and was just voted into the Baseball Hall of Fame with a Mets cap. He described Beltran as a resource that communicates well with players and develops strong relationships and trust with them. He also provides a viewpoint and expertise that helps the front office and the team think about all aspects of what they are trying to accomplish. Beltran is only the third player to go in with a Mets cap on and Cohen wants to see more players reach the Hall of Fame as Mets.

On the 1986 Mets

Howie described the 1986 Mets as their contemporaries. Howie turned 72 soon after recording the interview and Cohen is turning 70 in June. Cohen has gotten to know Keith Hernandez and Ron Darling well through their work at SNY. He got to know Darryl Strawberry and Dwight Gooden through their number retirement process. He touched on how he has gotten to know those members as well as Mookie Wilson and had dinners with them hearing them talk about how much they love baseball and love to share their stories and experiences. He said his discussions with these former Mets stars also impacts how he views the team now. 2026 will be the 40th anniversary of that World Series season.

On Metropolitan Park

Howie described that vision as finally becoming reality. When Cohen bought this team he kept hearing about how there is nothing to do before or after the game. He became dedicated to make Citi Field a destination that people will want to spend the whole day at. Their goal is to make the community and fans proud with this project. It is complex and they are continually spending a lot of time thinking about it and how they can improve the area.

On the Upcoming CBA Negotiations

Cohen described himself as just one of 30 owners and that a lot can happen over the course of the 2026 season before he needs to worry about the CBA negotiations. He will let central baseball handle that and he will stay focused on the 2026 season and bringing a championship to Queens. It is hard to predict the future so he will figure it out when they get there.

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Luke Weaver had a strong year in 2025. He went 4-4 with a 3.62 ERA. He also saved eight games and held 21 games for the Yanks. Of the 262 batters he faced, he only allowed 20 walks, which points to Weaver having control of his arsenal. An area of concern though is that he gives up the long ball. In 64 games, he gave up 10 home runs. The most telling statistic for Weaver, however, is his innings pitched. He pitched 64 2/3 innings last season, showing that he is a reliable relief pitcher in many different situations.

The reason why Weaver’s inning pitched is his statistical spotlight is not only because of the volume, but how it stacks up against the Mets performances in 2025. Luke Weaver’s innings pitched ranked him second among 2025 Mets bullpen arms, only trailing, to no surprise, Edwin Díaz. Díaz pitched 66 1/3 innings, the next highest Met was Huascar Brazobán with 63 innings, followed by Ryne Stanek with 56.

In a year where the Mets’ starters were not successful at going deep so they had to use a plethora of arms, 46 total pitchers (34 relief pitchers), Weaver still pitched more than almost all the arms in the Mets’ bullpen. This indicates how durable Weaver was in 2025. Given how it is usually a war of attrition for pitches, it is a good move to add one more consistent arm in the bullpen.

President of baseball operations David Stearns still has a lot more work to do on the pitching side. While Mets fans await the big name starter that has been on the to-do list this offseason, Stearns must also improve this bullpen. Although the starters did struggle massively in the second half of the season, the bullpen did not provide the true essence of the word relief in their scenarios. Adding Williams and Weaver are nice additions, however, there are still many more spots to fill to increase the depth of this bullpen.

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Mark Vientos will represent Nicaragua at the upcoming World Baseball Classic. Vientos was born in Connecticut and went to high school in Florida, but his mom was born in Nicaragua while his dad was born in the Dominican Republic. Notable players who represented Nicaragua in the 2023 WBC include Jonathan Loáisiga and Erasmo Ramírez.

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The Mets posted a “Thank You” graphic for Edwin Díaz after his signing with the Dodgers became official.

The Mets signed reliever Daniel Duarte to a minor league deal. Duarte, 29, owns a 3.99 ERA in 36 career big league innings and has thrown 18 2/3 scoreless innings in the Mexican winter ball.

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The Royals extended third baseman Maikel Garcia with a five-year contract. The deal is for $57.5 million, but he has the ability to make up to $85 million.

The Blue Jays signed reliever Tyler Rogers to a three-year, $37 million contract with a vesting option for a fourth year. Rogers, 35 next week, spent the second half of 2025 with the Mets after being dealt at the trade deadline. He was solid, earning a 2.30 ERA in 28 appearances. Prior to his trade to the Mets, Rogers spent his entire career with the Giants.

In other Blue Jays news, Rogers Communications announced that Blue Jays president and CEO Mark Shapiro has been extended for five years.

The Rangers signed catcher Danny Jansen to a two-year, $14.5 million contract. In 98 games between the Rays and Brewers in 2025, Jansen posted a .721 OPS.

The Rangers also signed relievers Alexis Díaz and Tyler Alexander to one-year contracts. Both relievers struggled in 2025 while playing for multiple teams.

The Marlins signed third baseman and corner outfielder Christopher Morel to a one-year deal. Morel, who has shown flashes of power in the past, struggled with a .684 OPS with the Rays in 2025.

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Robert Colonna profiles reliever Kenley Jansen as a free agent target for the Mets.

Jack Markowski recaps the comments Pete Alonso made at his introductory press conference with the Orioles.

Kai Chang recaps the comments Edwin Díaz made at his introductory press conference with the Dodgers.

On This Date in Mets History

Born on This Date: Doug Saunders (1969), Ron Taylor (1937), J.C. Martin (1936), Joe Christopher (1935).

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Díaz was introduced as a Dodger wearing No. 3, formally closing the door on a seven-year run with the Mets. For fans hoping for additional drama, Díaz dismissed that notion, instead framing the move less as a breakup and more as a step toward something he believes guarantees wins.

“I want to first thank the ownership, Andrew, Brandon, to welcome me here,” Díaz said. “It will be a new experience for me and my family.”

He then made sure to acknowledge his former team, adding, “I want to say thank you to the Mets organization for what they did for me in the last years. I’m really, really happy with what I did there.”

When asked about leaving New York, Díaz admitted the separation wasn’t simple on a personal level.

“It wasn’t easy,” he said. “I spent seven years in New York. They treated me really good. They treated me great.”

But the explanation quickly turned competitive.

“I chose the Dodgers because they are a winning organization,” Díaz said. “I’m looking to win. And I think they have everything to win.”

That theme came up repeatedly. “I came here to win,” Díaz said. “That’s my goal, try to win another World Series with this great team.” When continually pressed on how the decision came together, he offered a blunt conclusion. “Picking the Dodgers was pretty easy.”

Díaz also confirmed that his brother, Alexis, helped play a role in his decision.

“He told me that they are a really, really good organization,” Díaz said. “He told me that they are [a] really, really good organization. They treat every player like they are all really good players, that was something I was looking for.”

Asked about his role, Díaz spoke at length about the responsibility of closing, a role he held for the majority of his Mets tenure. “Being the ninth is a big responsibility because the ball is in your hand the last three outs of the game,” he said. “I think they are the toughest three outs in the game.”

Díaz will wear No. 3 in Los Angeles, a change from the No. 39 he wore in New York. With Roy Campanella’s number retired, the choice became personal. “I talked to my wife…we got three kids,” he said. “That’s the reason I picked number three, because my three sons.”

And yes, the entrance is coming with him. When asked about the fate of “Narco”, Díaz didn’t hesitate. “It would be fun,” he said. “I think that music gets the fans into it right away.” He looked to the moment Mets fans know well.

“I can’t wait for the first game of the season, come in the ninth with Timmy Trumpet and get the win.”

The Dodgers paid $69 million for a closer they believe fits their “championship caliber club,” as GM Brandon Gomes dubbed his squad.

The Mets, meanwhile, will now move on to Devin Williams. But listening to Díaz speak, it’s clear the separation wasn’t about money or emotion, rather, it was about a player who wanted a guarantee, and felt Los Angeles offered one that New York currently could not.

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The Mets, who could use a reliever to set up Devin Williams, may look to pivot to Pete Fairbanks, a free agent who saved 27 games for Tampa Bay this year. The Mets were also one of several teams reportedly interested in Brewers closer Trevor Megill.

David Stearns said earlier this week during the winter meetings (prior to Edwin Díaz leaving for Los Angeles) that the bullpen was a “work in progress.”

The Braves can now finish games with Suarez and Raisel Iglesias. A source told Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic that Iglesias will remain the closer and Suarez will set up. The Braves re-signed Iglesias to a one-year, $16 million deal last month.

Suarez will earn $13 million, $16 million and $16 million for the contract with no deferred money, per Jon Morosi of MLB Network.

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Dave Melendi

I was an Edwin Díaz fan and would have liked to see him come back. The trumpets were pure fun. But I think losing him can be overcome. (Starting pitching, please.) This may sound like sour grapes, but his complete lack of concern for holding on baserunners always worried me. I had a sinking feeling it would come back to bite the Mets in the playoffs.

Christian De Block

Reading between the lines, it became evident that Edwin Díaz intended to leave the Mets this offseason, regardless of their offer. Does that make me less frustrated? No, but it does matter within this conversation. It’s upsetting to not re-sign a fan favorite, but the Mets can still get this right. If $22+ million isn’t allocated to Díaz, there should be room in the budget to build a deep, well-rounded bullpen. Three, if not four, more arms are needed. If David Stearns and Steve Cohen make the correct additions, I’ll feel much better going into the 2026 season. But for now, frustration is at the forefront.

Matt Mancuso

Michelle Ioannou

If I had known last season would’ve been my last time hearing those trumpets while seeing Díaz come out of the bullpen, I would’ve appreciated it so much more. I love when Mets fans come together to feel the same thing – I just hate that when it’s for a reason like this. First Nimmo, now Díaz, I hope Cohen and co. have something big up their sleeves because so far, I don’t like these feelings I’m feeling.

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“I’m very optimistic about where our offseason is headed,” he said at the winter meetings in Orlando, Fla. “We’ve certainly got work to do, but there are a lot of good players out there, and I am confident that we’re really going to like where our team is once we get to Opening Day.”

The Bullpen

The Dodgers reportedly signed Edwin Díaz to a three-year, $69 million contract Tuesday morning. The Mets offered three years and $66 million with modest deferrals. Stearns said he could not comment on that because the deal has not been made official.

Díaz will be hard to replace. He went 6-3 with a 1.63 ERA and 0.87 WHIP this year and saved 28 games in 31 tries. He struck out 98 in 66 1/3 innings and made the All-Star team. His xERA, xBA, whiff and strikeout percentages were all in the 99th percentile.

Now, Stearns said, Devin Williams is their closer.

Devin Williams by Roberto Carlo

“We’re very comfortable with that,” he said. “I’ve certainly seen Devin perform at a very high level for a long time. I have full confidence that he can be one of the best relievers in baseball. I think he’s very motivated to do that, and I’m looking forward to watching that.”

Williams, 31, had a rough 2025 with the Yankees. He lost the closer job 10 outings into the season, regained it when his replacement, Luke Weaver, suffered an injury in early June, then lost it again in early August after blowing back-to-back saves. He went 4-6 with a 4.79 ERA and 1.13 WHIP, and struck out 90 in 62 innings. Williams saved 18 games in 22 attempts.

Advanced stats, however, show that Williams may have been a victim of bad luck. His xERA (3.09, 86th percentile), xBA (.195, 95th percentile), chase percentage (97th percentile), whiff percentage (99th percentile) and strikeout percentage (97th percentile) all earned high marks.

“He got pretty unlucky; the underlying ingredients were still pretty good,” Stearns said. “What excites me about Devin is he’s not just saying ‘Oh, I got unlucky last year.’ He’s saying, ‘I want to get better, and there’s another gear, and yes, I know my stuff last year was really good and the results probably didn’t necessarily reflect how good I actually was, but I can actually get better.’

“So I think Devin is looking for another level, which is pretty cool.”

Williams was excellent in his six years with the Brewers, by both traditional and advanced stats, pitching to a 1.83 ERA over 235 2/3 innings, striking out 14.3 batters per nine innings, and making the All-Star team twice.

Will the Mets look for more bullpen help?  “I think we’ll see,” Stearns said. “We’re having plenty of conversations. I think there are different ways to build a bullpen, and we’re going to continue to explore all of them.”

Fan Favorites

The Mets have now lost Díaz to free agency and traded homegrown outfielder Brandon Nimmo. Stearns was asked if a player’s popularity with the fans is something he considers.

“That is something, broadly, that we talk about a lot,” he said. “We have a lot of those conversations. We’ve had them throughout this offseason. We had them throughout last offseason as well. And it is part of it. I think we do our best to weigh the full impact of any player on our team, on our organization, and we make the best decision we can.”

What Stearns can weigh is the impact of the owner.

“The resources that we have here are an enormous advantage,” he said. “As long as we allocate those resources intelligently, they’re going to continue to be an enormous advantage. I think Steve (Cohen) gives us everything we need to have not only a great roster, but a competitive organization in every single respect. I think our players and coaches recognize that. And I have no doubt that we’re going to continue to have the resources we need to compete at a very high level.”

He added on SNY’s “Mets Hot Stove” that part of his optimism is the Mets’ top-end talent at the major-league level and one of the best farm systems in baseball. He said prospects like Carson Benge, Jett Williams, Ryan Clifford and A.J. Ewing all could be ready to make an impact in the big leagues soon.

And separately, in answering a question, he said Díaz’s departure doesn’t necessarily change his thinking on Pete Alonso‘s free agency.

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