Every year pitchers come to spring training with the plan to test out new pitches as well as different shapes on the pitches they already have. Here are some of the Mets pitchers who have developed new pitches or adjusted their pitch shapes this spring. Tobias Myers Tobias Myers has been working with Mets pitching coach Justin Willard on a new slider shape which he described in camp as being...
Good morning, Mets fans! The Mets agreed to a one-year, $3.8 million contract with Tyrone Taylor to avoid arbitration. Taylor’s 2025 season was a disappointment as he owned just a .598 OPS, though he continued to bring stellar defense. Taylor is likely to begin 2026 as the Mets’ fourth outfielder, with the Mets actively seeking an upgrade over him in center field. Latest Mets News...
If Justin Willard’s vision becomes a reality, the 2026 Mets will have a staff full of pitchers making the most of their superpowers. Willard, 35, was named the Mets’ new pitching coach on Wednesday, confirming the news on the Baseball Isn’t Boring podcast, where host Rob Bradford asked him about his coaching approach. “First of all, understanding, like what makes them...
Updated Report – Nov. 19 at 13:10 Justin Willard has been officially named the Mets’ pitching coach for the 2026 season. He confirmed the news as a guest of the Baseball Isn’t Boring podcast. Original Report – Nov. 1 at 17:02 The Mets are closing in on Justin Willard as their pitching coach for the 2026 season, according to Will Sammon of the Athletic. Joel Sherman of the...
