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No shelves for these elves! Trio ready to impact Mets

10:03 AM EST

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McLean, Holmes to pitch for Team USA in '26 Classic

@Spokes_Murphy
December 17, 2025

Team USA is building out its starting rotation for the 2026 World Baseball Classic. The team announced the addition of three more starters on Wednesday: Mets right-handers Nolan McLean and Clay Holmes and Twins ace Joe Ryan. They join a starting staff headed by 2025 National League Cy Young Award

Mets reach 2-year deal with Luke Weaver (source)

December 18, 2025

NEW YORK -- In the wake of Edwin Díaz’s departure, the Mets are rebuilding their bullpen with a healthy assist from the Bronx. The team on Wednesday agreed to terms on a two-year, $22 million deal with right-hander Luke Weaver, a source said. Weaver, who spent time setting up Devin

Each team's best single-game performance of '25

December 19, 2025

As we say goodbye to 2025, it's a good time to revisit some of the best moments of the past season. From 13-strikeout complete games to multiple four-homer performances, the 2025 campaign featured excitement all across MLB. With the help of all 30 MLB.com beat writers, here's a look at

Mets make 2-year deal with Polanco official

@Theo_DeRosa
December 16, 2025

NEW YORK -- Throughout the early offseason, even as they parted with franchise stalwarts Pete Alonso, Brandon Nimmo and Edwin Díaz, Mets officials insisted that this was not a rebuild or a reset, but a reshaping of the roster. The Mets still intend to construct a playoff team, which they

The key number behind Polanco's 2025 resurgence

New Mets acquisition bounced back from tough '24 to star in Seattle
December 15, 2025

There are a lot of numbers that go into the two-year deal the Mets have agreed to with former Mariners infielder Jorge Polanco, and we’ll get to a lot of them, but there’s absolutely only one place to start. It’s with his completely stunning drop in strikeout rate, which must

Latest Mets injuries & transactions

December 17, 2025

This page will be updated throughout the offseason with all the latest Mets injury news and transactions.

A look back as Mets move forward without revered core trio

December 15, 2025

NEW YORK -- Last week’s seismic Mets story was the shattering of their roster core, which had been in place to varying degrees since 2019. Shortly after trading Brandon Nimmo to the Rangers, the Mets watched Edwin Díaz and Pete Alonso sign elsewhere in rapid succession. As a result, the

5 ways to remember the Mets' 2025 farm system

@SamDykstraMiLB
December 17, 2025

The Mets’ season didn’t go how anyone in the organization would have hoped, with the reigning National League runners-up missing the postseason entirely in 2025. The recent departures of previous franchise stalwarts Pete Alonso, Edwin Díaz and Brandon Nimmo haven’t helped matters with the fanbase either, though the offseason is

Who will be the No. 1 prospect in each system one year from now?

@SamDykstraMiLB
December 16, 2025

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Defensive star Pache agrees to Minors deal with Mets (reports)

December 15, 2025

The Mets agreed with veteran outfielder Cristian Pache on a Minor League deal with a non-roster invitation to Spring Training, according to multiple reports on Monday. The team has not confirmed. Pache, 27, is known primarily as a talented defender with a strong throwing arm, capable of playing all three

Café Con Lindor makes fashion statement with latest guest KidSuper

@Theo_DeRosa
December 12, 2025

Francisco Lindor is known for his eye for fashion. So on the latest episode of his “Café Con Lindor” content series, the Mets shortstop brought on a guest renowned in the fashion world: KidSuper, the founder of the eponymous Brooklyn clothing brand.

1 fun holiday gift idea for fans of each MLB team

December 14, 2025

Scrambling for a holiday gift for the baseball fan(s) in your life? Calm down. Take a breath. We're here to help. With an assist from MLB.com's beat writers, here's one fun gift idea for fans of each team, all available at MLBshop.com. Jump to: AL East | AL Central |

Everyone wants Kyle Tucker. But which teams are the best fit?

December 11, 2025

Players like Kyle Tucker are rarely available in free agency. He's a five-tool, prime-age talent, who will not turn 29 until the new year. He's also one of the most consistent players in the game. These are his Wins Above Replacement (WAR) totals since 2021, per FanGraphs: 4.9, 4.9, 4.9,

Who will the Mets take with their first pick in the '26 Draft?

@SamDykstraMiLB
December 12, 2025

The Mets had a chance. It was 0.67 percent of a chance, but it was a chance. New York went into the Winter Meetings as one of 15 teams with an opportunity to win the 2026 No. 1 overall pick in the Draft Lottery. Instead, the organization moved to what

After high-profile departures, Mets fully aware of work left to do this winter

December 10, 2025

ORLANDO, Fla. -- This was not the Winter Meetings most Mets fans envisioned. Over three days in Orlando, the Mets did not acquire a single Major League player. Instead, they watched franchise icon Pete Alonso head to the Orioles on a five-year, $155 million contract, and fan favorite Edwin Díaz

Vientos intends to play for Nicaragua at this spring's World Baseball Classic

December 12, 2025

Dusty Baker's got his slugger! On Friday afternoon, Nicaragua announced that Mark Vientos, the Mets' power-hitting third baseman, intends to play for the team at the upcoming World Baseball Classic this March. Originally born in Norwalk, Conn., Vientos is eligible for the national team through his mother, Katy Wilmore, who

What Alonso's departure says about Stearns’ long-term vision

December 11, 2025

ORLANDO, Fla. -- The dismantling of the Mets continued this week at the Winter Meetings, where, a day after Edwin Díaz agreed to terms on a three-year contract with the Dodgers, franchise home run king Pete Alonso shook hands on a five-year, $155 million deal to join the Orioles. Over

Díaz's Mets tenure ends after closer agrees to deal with Dodgers

December 9, 2025

ORLANDO, Fla. -- Edwin Díaz's years-long run with the Mets, in which he entrenched himself as one of baseball’s top closers, has come to an end. Díaz agreed to a three-year, $69 million deal to join the Dodgers early Tuesday morning, multiple sources confirmed, ending his time in New York

Mets face roster questions beyond first base

December 11, 2025

NEW YORK -- After spending their Winter Meetings watching Pete Alonso go to Baltimore and Edwin Díaz head to Los Angeles, without bringing in any Major League players of their own, the Mets must soon answer the question on everyone’s mind: What exactly is the plan here?

Mets finish outside top six picks in Draft Lottery

Rays, Twins, Giants, Pirates round out the top five selections
December 9, 2025

ORLANDO, Fla. – It’s been nearly 50 years since the Chicago White Sox had the No. 1 pick in the Draft. But the last time they did, that selection turned into a Hall of Famer. That was Harold Baines, and perhaps he brought No. 1 pick mojo to the organization

Here's Pipeline's first full 2026 mock draft

December 9, 2025

Now that MLB has held the Draft Lottery and we know which teams are picking where, it's time to predict whom they'll select. The 2026 Draft actually won't begin until July 11, so we have 214 days to figure it all out. But we can't wait to make our first