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NYM • C
about 11 hours ago
The 36-year-old backstop saw just 44 plate appearances with the Dodgers during the 2025 campaign before being released in May. He then signed with the Giants at the end of June and spent the remainder of the season at the Triple-A level. He’ll add quality catching depth for the Mets and can be ignored for fantasy purposes.
NYM • 3B
2 days ago
Kessinger spent just 11 games in the Diamondbacks organization at Triple-A last season before being released. The former second-round pick has only 48 MLB at-bats in his career, but he can play all four infield positions and has a career .335 on-base percentage in the minor leagues. He’ll just be organizational depth if he makes the team.
NYM •
5 days ago
We thought Kimbrel might sign with one of the closer-less teams if he opted to continue his career, but that’s not the case here. The 37-year-old showed especially diminished velocity at the beginning of last year after signing with the Braves, but he did get it back some later on and wound up a 2.45 ERA and 16 strikeouts in 11 innings with the Astros at the end of the year. One of the most successful relievers of all-time, Kimbrel has racked up 440 saves, putting him fifth on the career list. His 159 ERA+ is the 10th-best figure for anyone with 500 career innings since 1900.
Source: Jon Heyman
NYM • Catcher • #15
7 days ago
As Ken Rosenthal reports, “Throughout the offseason, [David] Stearns has expressed interest in leaving the door open for Benge to crack the Opening Day roster out of spring training.” To that end, Benge “was never seriously on the table during trade conversations” and could be the favorite to break camp as the Mets’ starting left fielder. He also spent time in the offseason hitting with the Holliday family after he was one of only three players in the minors with at least 15 home runs, 20 steals, a 150 wRC+, and a strikeout rate below 20 percent. If he does win the starting job, he could be a fantasy contributor right away.
Source: The Athletic
NYM • Pitcher
7 days ago
The Mets will try to sneak Lovelady through waivers three months after signing him to a one-year deal as a free agent. Lovelady gave up seven earned runs in 10 innings for the Mets last season. He has a career 5.35 ERA in 111 innings since debuting in 2019.
NYM • Infielder • #17
7 days ago
It’s Bruján’s third organization in two weeks and sixth since the Rays traded him to the Marlins two years ago. The Mets have a potential utility opening after trading Luisangel Acuña in the Luis Robert Jr. deal, and given that Francisco Liriano, Marcus Semien and Bo Bichette will hardly ever sit or come out of games, it might make sense to carry someone like Bruján and send down Ronny Mauricio to play regularly. Still, that’s assuming Bruján remains with the club for more than a few days.
NYM • Pitcher • #34
8 days ago
Stearns noted that Senga has had a really strong offseason, is in great shape and will be ready to roll once spring training begins. The 32-year-old right-hander made 22 starts for the Mets in 2025, posting a 3.02 ERA, 1.32 WHIP and a 109/55 K/BB ratio over 113 1/3 innings before being optioned to Triple-A Syracuse in early September. It sounds like the Mets are confident that he’ll overcome his second-half struggles to be an asset in 2026.
Source: New York Mets
NYM • Pitcher • #64
8 days ago
The Mets claimed Criswell from Boston last month to add to their rotation depth, but they obviously feel a little more comfortable about things now. Mostly a non-factor in 2025 while pitching in Triple-A and missing some time with injury, the 29-year-old nevertheless had a 4.00 ERA in 117 innings for the Red Sox over the last two years.
NYM • Pitcher • #51
8 days ago
The Mets didn’t have an obvious big hole in their rotation, so the upgrade they wanted wasn’t going to come cheap. This qualifies, however, and the Mets didn’t have to sacrifice from the major league team to make it happen. Peralta is under control for just one more season, but he’s a bargain at $8 million and the Mets should have a chance to retain him for the long haul. The 29-year-old is coming off his best season to date, finishing fifth in the NL Cy Young balloting with a 17-6 record and a 2.70 ERA. Dogged by durability issues earlier in his career, he’s avoided the IL and made 95 starts the last three years. He’ll probably regress somewhat from his 2025 performance, but he’s a legitimate Opening Day starter for a team that needed one.
NYM • Pitcher • #36
8 days ago
Myers was surprisingly successful as a rookie in 2024, posting a 3.00 ERA in 138 innings for the Brewers, and while his 2025 started badly, resulting in him spending a fair amount of time in the minors, he still wound up with a 3.55 ERA in six starts and 16 relief appearances for the Brewers. One area of concern was that his strikeout rate dipped from 22% in 2024 to 17% last season. Myers’ 92-95 mph fastball is underwhelming, but he throws strikes and his new splitter is a weapon. He should be of use as a middle reliever in New York, though he has an option year left if the Mets choose to stash him away. He also won’t even be arbitration eligible until 2028.
NYM •
8 days ago
The deal is worth $1.75 million and includes $1.25 million in bonuses, says USA TODAY’s Bob Nightengale. García, who is coming off his third stint with the Angels, will open his 14th big-league season with his eighth different club. He’s still throwing in the high-90s as he approaches his 39th birthday, and he had a 3.42 ERA, a 48/26 K/BB and a 50% groundball rate in 55 1/3 innings last year.
NYM • Infielder • #71
8 days ago
Chung’s third DFA of the winter comes nine days after the second, when the Rays put him on waivers to be claimed by the Mets. The former Pirates prospect is coming off a season in which he hit just .209/.307/.271 in Triple-A.
NYM • Pitcher • #59
8 days ago
David Peterson, Nolan McLean, Clay Holmes, Kodai Senga and Sean Manaea would seem to be the Mets’ rotation for the moment, with prospects Jonah Tong, Christian Scott, Brandon Sproat and journeyman Cooper Criswell in reserve. Depth is nice, but getting a true upgrade is going to be expensive. It’s already possible that one or two of those prospects are better than the team’s veterans.
Source: Anthony DiComo
NYM • Outfielder • #88
9 days ago
Robert has been largely ineffective the last two years and has quite the injury history, but he’s 28, he’s a legit center fielder and he has a career 111 OPS+. This is definitely worth a shot for the Mets, who will be responsible for paying $22 million for one year or $40 million for two. They’ll presumably handle him better than a White Sox organization that mostly expected position players to play through injury. Tyrone Taylor had topped the Mets’ depth chart in center, but now he’ll serve as the fourth outfielder he’s meant to be. He’ll presumably be on the short side of a platoon with Brett Baty in left initially, assuming the Carson Benge now starts off in Triple-A. With Acuña, who was out of options, departing, Ronny Mauricio seems poised for a utility role.
NYM • SS
9 days ago
Bichette will make $42 million per year, with opt outs after each season, and he gets a full no-trade clause. The Mets intend to deploy Bichette at third base, a position he’s never played before as a pro. That’ll likely result in Brett Baty logging outfield time, though he should remain very much a part of the Mets’ plans. Bichette is a little weaker of a fantasy bet in Citi Field than he would have been in Philly or back in Toronto, but hitting next to Juan Soto in the top-third of the order is still pretty nice. He’s a borderline top-10 fantasy shortstop.
NYM • Infielder • #71
13 days ago
It’s the second time in two weeks that the 24-year-old shortstop has changed teams through waivers. The Rays claimed him from the Pirates on January 8, then designated him for assignment just a few days later to make room for Brett Wisely. He’ll now join the Mets. Cheng slashed an underwhelming .209/.307/.271 with just one home run and 18 stolen bases across 107 games at Triple-A Indianapolis during the 2025 season.
NYM • 1B
14 days ago
Two-year minor league deals are typically for injured players set to miss a season, so we’re guessing that’s the case here. McGough, 27, got off to an awful start in the White Sox system last season and announced his retirement in May. He had a 1.98 ERA and an 88/28 K/BB in 81 2/3 innings for the Orioles and White Sox in 2024, with the team change coming because he was traded for Eloy Jimenez at the deadline.
Source: Will Sammon
NYM •
15 days ago
Asigen is the second-ranked prospect in this year’s international class, according to MLB.com, and had an agreement with the Yankees until December when the Mets swooped in. The 16-year-old has a “special left-handed swing” and has reportedly produced exit velocities of 110 mph or higher. He has just an average arm, but is a plus runner and an elite athlete, which allows him to cover plenty of ground. He has the tools of an elite prospect.
Source: Francys Romero
NYM • Outfielder
21 days ago
Bae, who was picked up on waivers from the Pirates in November, cleared it his second time around. That means he’ll stay with the Mets and get an invite to camp as a non-roster player next month. The 26-year-old Bae has hit .223/.294/.293 with 37 steals in 514 plate appearances with the Pirates since debuting in 2022.
NYM • Catcher • #13
21 days ago
Torrens drew much better reviews for his defense than his offense while playing more than expected for the Mets last season, but Statcast believes he was terribly unlucky to come in at just .226/.284/.345, crediting him an xBA of .280 and an xSLG of .450. Still, the Mets will want Torrens to serve as more of a true backup to Francisco Alvarez if all goes well this year. It’s Torrens’ final season before free agency.
Source: Will Sammon
NYM • Pitcher • #23
21 days ago
Peterson was a slightly below average starter last year, but he’s still getting a $3.475 million raise after going 9-6 with a 4.22 ERA in 30 starts. He’ll surely open up his walk year in the rotation, but if he falters again, there’s a chance the Mets’ pitching depth could push him to the pen at some point.
Source: Robert Murray
NYM • Catcher • #4
21 days ago
Alvarez’s minor league demotion last year pushed back his free agency until after the 2029 season, but he still qualified for arbitration as a Super Two player. Despite dealing with injuries, the 24-year-old hit .256/.339/.447 over 76 games and showed some really impressive exit velocity numbers in the process. He might prove to be a top-12 fantasy catcher if he stays healthy.
Source: Francys Romero
NYM • Pitcher • #38
21 days ago
The Mets could have non-tendered Megill, since he’s due to miss all of next season following Tommy John surgery in September, but they’re essentially betting he’ll be worth more than $5 million in 2027, which will be his final season before free agency.
Source: Ari Alexander
NYM • Pitcher • #43
21 days ago
Brazobán is 36, but he was only eligible for arbitration for the first time as a Super Two player. Despite spending some time in the minors, he had a 3.57 ERA in 63 innings for the Mets last season. He still has one option year left, so he could bounce back and forth again.
Source: Ari Alexander
NYM • Pitcher • #75
21 days ago
Garrett, who was eligible for arbitration for the first time as a Super Two player, underwent Tommy John surgery in October, so he’ll miss all of next season. The 33-year-old is under Mets control through 2029.
Source: Ari Alexander
NYM • 2B
24 days ago
Arroyo last appeared in an MLB game in 2023 with the Boston Red Sox. He spent all of last season in the Phillies’ organization, slashing .314/.384/.485 at Triple-A Lehigh Valley while hitting five home runs. He can play all over the infield and even played some outfield with the Red Sox, so he’s a true utility player.
Source: Mike Puma
NYM • Infielder • #10
about 1 month ago
Mets manager Carlos Mendoza said earlier this offseason that Brett Baty would get the majority of playing time at third base in 2026, but it’s noteworthy that Mauricio is being used exclusively at third in the winter leagues. He’s a player who has played shortstop, second base, and outfield as well, so the Mets may be looking to position him as the primary competition for Baty at third base.
Source: Johnny Trujillo
NYM •
about 1 month ago
He’ll likely get a camp invite, but that will be announced later. Baumann had a 4.95 ERA in four starts and 130 relief appearances, most of them with the Orioles, from 2021-24. He went to Japan last season, but he pitched just 15 innings for the Swallows and finished with a 4.20 ERA. The Mets will most likely stash him as relief depth in Triple-A.
Source: Jon Heyman
NYM • Infielder • #7
about 1 month ago
Burch missed all of 2025 after undergoing elbow surgery, but he will be ready to go in 2026. The 28-year-old has yet to throw a pitch above Double-A, but he does have a 3.71 ERA in 174 2/3 career minor league innings.
Source: Anthony DiComo
NYM •
about 1 month ago
With the transaction official, Weaver goes into the 40-man spot opened up by the Jeff McNeil trade. The 32-year-old figures to pitch in front of Devin Williams with the Mets, just as he did with the Yankees at the beginning of last season. Primarily a starter previously, he had a 3.21 ERA, 12 saves, 43 holds and a 175/46 K/BB over 148 2/3 innings in his two years in the Bronx.