Good morning, Mets fans! Pete Alonso hit a solo home run to right-center field in Friday’s game against the Giants. With the home run, the 249th of his career, Alonso is now just three home runs away from tying Darryl Strawberry’s Mets record, and four away from breaking it. Alonso has been in a pretty deep slump lately, but before long he’ll be the new home run leader in Mets...
It proved to be a busy trade deadline for the New York Mets. President of baseball operations David Stearns managed to address a number of key needs. The bullpen was bolstered, while center field received a much-needed upgrade. However, on the flip side, the Mets were unable to deal for another starter. You could also make a compelling argument that another bat was needed. With that said, it was...
The New York Mets addressed their bullpen in a big way at the trade deadline by acquiring Gregory Soto, Tyler Rogers and Ryan Helsley while also filling their need in center field by landing Cedric Mullins. After taking some time to think, here our grades for the Mets’ 2025 deadline haul. Christian De Block: B+ The Mets addressed two important needs, quality bullpen depth and center field....
Some of the New York Mets’ fatal flaws were exposed once again in San Diego. Following a 3-0 start on the West Coast road trip, the Mets were brought back to reality by the Padres after being swept. Not a whole lot went right. There was a pretty significant injury scare, too. All in all, this team still has plenty of concerns to iron out. And the offense remains the biggest concern as we...
Good morning, Mets fans! According to Will Sammon of The Athletic, the Mets are still interested in multiple additions to the bullpen after acquiring lefty reliever Gregory Soto from the Orioles for minor league pitchers Wellington Aracena and Cam Foster Friday morning. Danny Coulombe, Griffin Jax, and David Bednar stand out as potential targets for a team looking to fill its biggest need....
According to the New York Post’s Mike Puma, the Mets are among the teams to have checked in on Marlins right-handed starting pitcher Sandy Alcantara. However, the chances of a deal seem slim. Miami’s asking price is extremely high, and the Mets consider the starting pitching market difficult to navigate. Alcantara, who won the 2022 NL Cy Young Award, has struggled since returning...
The Yankees have made their long-awaited acquisition of a third baseman, acquiring Ryan McMahon from the Colorado Rockies according to Mark Feinsand of MLB.com, who added that the Rockies will receive pitching prospects Griffin Herring and Josh Grosz. It was no industry secret that the Yankees would be in the market for a third baseman after the team moved Jazz Chisholm Jr. back to second...
Trade deadline season is fully upon us, and teams are interested not just in the Mets’ farm system, but at least one player on their active roster. According to Mike Puma of the New York Post, opposing clubs have been asking the Mets about outfielder/designated hitter Starling Marte. It’s not the first time that Marte’s name has been discussed in trades, as David Stearns...
According to SNY’s Andy Martino, the Mets are in agreement on a trade with the Baltimore Orioles that will land them left-handed reliever Gregory Soto in exchange for pitching prospects Wellington Aracena and Cam Foster. The deal was later confirmed by Jeff Passan of ESPN. Soto, 30, is a hard-throwing reliever who has made multiple All-Star teams in his career and has served as a primary...
Luis Robert Jr., OF Position: OF B/T: R/R Age: 27 (08/03/1997) 2025 Traditional Stats: 328 PA, .206/.293/.343/.636, 59 H, 10 HR, 41 RBI, 26 SB 2025 Advanced Stats: 77 wRC+, 29.0% K%, 10.7% BB%, .268 BABiP, .319 xwOBA, 0.6 fWAR, 0.6 bWAR, 2 OAA Rundown Luis Robert Jr. is one of the more intriguing “buy low” candidates ahead of this year’s trade deadline. Signed by the Chicago White Sox in 2017...
According to the New York Post’s Jon Heyman, the Mets are reportedly interested in Minnesota Twins left-handed reliever Danny Coulombe as they look to bolster their bullpen ahead of the 2025 trade deadline. With both A.J. Minter and Danny Young out for the season, New York has spent the past two months patching together lefty relief innings using journeymen and minor league depth. Although...
Andrew Heaney, SP Position: SP B/T: L/L Age: 34 (06/05/1991) 2025 Traditional Stats: 19 G, 18 GS, 98 IP, 4-8, 4.59 ERA, 1.25 WHIP, 73 SO, 33 BB 2025 Advanced Stats: 93 ERA+, 17.7% SO%, 8.0% BB%, 4.93 xERA, 5.11 FIP, 4.50 xFIP, 0.4 fWAR, 0.7 bWAR Rundown Andrew Heaney has been in the league for 11 years and has played for six different organizations, but with his name circling in trade rumors, he...
