According to Jon Heyman of the New York Post, former New York Mets’ outfielder Carlos Beltrán is rejoining the organization in a front office role. Heyman, at the time, explained that his specific role is unknown, but Beltrán was expected to serve under general manager Billy Eppler in some capacity. Mark Feinsand of MLB.com later confirmed that Beltrán’s role is ‘Special Assistant’ to the...
After the San Francisco Giants agreed to a deal with star shortstop Carlos Correa that fell apart due to physical concerns, the Mets stepped right in with an agreement of their own. The Mets were dreaming of a star-studded left side of the infield with Francisco Lindor at shortstop and Correa at third. However, a couple of days after the agreement, the Mets found out they had the same issues...
Jon Heyman of the New York Post wrote an article on Monday night detailing the Mets expected pursuit of superstar Shohei Ohtani when the two-way player becomes a free agent following the 2023 season. When Cohen was asked about Ohtani by the Post he said all the right things, “Hard to think about next year. I’m focused on this season.” However, Ohtani is undoubtedly on the minds of...
Updated Post – Jan.6, 11:45 Any Martino of SNY reports that grown “very frustrated” in their negotiations over the last couple of days with Scott Boras. Martino notes that the Mets are considering walking away from a deal with Carlos Correa. Despite all of that, the source told Martino, they “still believed the sides stood a strong chance of reaching an agreement.”...
Updated Post – Dec 22, 11:10 Scott Boras told reporters on Thursday that Carlos Correa will take his physical with the Mets today. “There is no current issue with Carlos’ health whatsoever,” Boras said. Boras expects results from Correa’s physical within 24 to 48 hours, and the deal to become official after that. Correa agreed to sign a 12-year, $315 million deal with the...
With Jacob deGrom now officially a member of the Texas Rangers, the New York Mets are turning their attention to other pitchers and are showing interest in free agent starter Jameson Taillon, per Jon Heyman of The New York Post. After deGrom sent shockwaves through the baseball world on Friday by signing a five-year, $185 million contract with the Rangers, the hard work starts now for the Mets...
The New York Mets have decided against extending the qualifying offer to right-handed pitcher Taijuan Walker, per Jon Heyman of the New York Post. Walker rejected a $7.5 million player option earlier this week and, with the Mets deciding not to pick up the $19.65 million qualifying offer, the righty will now hit free agency with no restrictions and will not be subject to draft pick compensation....
The Marlins have made Pablo López available on the trade market, according to Jon Heyman of the New York Post. Heyman indicates in his tweet that the Marlins will be looking for hitters in return for the starter. Earlier in the offseason, it was reported the Yankees were close to dealing for López during the 2022 trade deadline but the deal fell through when the Marlins asked for Oswaldo Peraza....
Just a day after the Houston Astros won the 2022 World Series by beating the Philadelphia Phillies in six games, the offseason is now officially underway in baseball. That’s certainly the case for the New York Mets, who have moved quickly to shape their roster for the 2023 season. Per Jon Heyman of the New York Post, the Mets have picked up the team option on Daniel Vogelbach for 2023,...
Aaron Judge’s future with the Yankees may be in doubt after the two sides couldn’t come to an agreement on the contract before the start of the 2022 season, but that doesn’t mean he has to leave New York. Peeps from the internet suggested Mets owner Steve Cohen, the richest owner in baseball, could make a run at the 30-year-old right fielder–both because of Cohen’s...
Updated Post 4/2/22, 5:54 PM EST The deal has “hit a snag,” Jon Heyman of MLB Network reported, and others such as Joel Sherman of the New York Post and Andy Martino of SNY confirmed. Sherman added that the Mets had discussed whether to take on about $24 million of Hosmer’s salary and ultimately decided against it. Updated Post 4/2/22, 1:37 PM EST Andy Martino of SNY added that...
The Mets were one of several teams to check in on left-handed reliever Tony Watson recently, Jon Heyman of MLB Network reported Saturday. Watson, now 36 years old, posted a 3.92 ERA over 62 games between the Angels and Giants in 2021. He was much better for the Giants, putting up a 2.96 ERA in 26 games compared to a 4.64 ERA in 36 games with the Angels. However, the left-hander remains durable...
