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Taking a first crack at Mets' potential Opening Day roster

4:30 PM EST

NEW YORK -- After turning over nearly a third of their 40-man roster this offseason, the Mets enter Spring Training with a team that looks quite different than its recent predecessors. Here’s a first look at how that revamped roster could shape up on Opening Day: Catcher (2): Francisco Alvarez,

Soto shifting to left field for Mets: 'If you want me to pitch, I'll pitch'

4:27 PM EST

PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. -- One year into a 15-year contract with the Mets, Juan Soto is changing positions. Soto will move from right to left field this season, president of baseball operations David Stearns told reporters on Tuesday, opening up right field for a host of candidates.

Lindor being evaluated for hamate bone injury; surgery possible

2:42 PM EST

PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. -- Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor’s Opening Day status is in question following a left hand injury. Lindor will be evaluated on Tuesday for a stress reaction in his hamate bone, which he began experiencing over the past couple of days, president of baseball operations David Stearns

All eyes on Alvarez as Mets' catching depth starts with former top prospect

1:59 PM EST

This is the third part of a five-part Around the Horn series detailing the Mets’ roster heading into 2026. We've already done the starting rotation and the bullpen. Next up: Catchers.

Here are the best Mets seasons by position

February 8, 2026

NEW YORK -- David Wright is the greatest third baseman in Mets history. Tom Seaver is the best starting pitcher. But what about the best seasons by a Met at those positions? While the Wrights and Seavers of the world can certainly lay claim to their share, the Mets also

Here are top 5 moments in Citi Field history

February 8, 2026

NEW YORK -- Over the first decade-plus of Citi Field’s existence, no matter if it was empty, full, or somewhere in between, the ballpark was a frequent host of history. The Mets have already played some of the most memorable games in franchise lore at Citi Field, which opened in

Mets' Top 5 homegrown Draft picks

February 8, 2026

NEW YORK -- For any team, the most popular players in franchise history tend to be of the homegrown variety. It takes an army of scouts, coaches and executives to draft and develop successful big leaguers, which is why the best of them receive so much respect. Here are the

Mets' Top 5 first basemen: DiComo's take

February 8, 2026

No one loves a good debate quite like baseball fans, and with that in mind, we asked each of our beat reporters to rank the top five players by position in the history of their franchise, based on their career while playing for that club. These rankings are for fun

Mets' Top 5 second basemen: DiComo's take 

February 8, 2026

No one loves a good debate quite like baseball fans, and with that in mind, we asked each of our beat reporters to rank the top five players by position in the history of their franchise, based on their career while playing for that club. These rankings are for fun

Big spring question for Mets: Will Benge break camp?

February 7, 2026

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Hernandez re-ups with SNY's Mets booth for next 3 seasons

February 6, 2026

NEW YORK -- Beloved Mets personality Keith Hernandez is renewing his contract with SportsNet New York, guaranteeing he will be back in the booth for the next three seasons. Hernandez, 72, has agreed to terms on a three-year deal that will reduce the number of games he calls but keep

Mets' all-time retired numbers

February 6, 2026

NEW YORK -- Throughout their history, the Mets have established lofty standards when it comes to retired numbers. With the exception of Gil Hodges, who passed away as an active manager, the Mets have only allowed the numbers of Hall of Famers to grace the upper deck of Citi Field.

Best Mets player to wear every uni number

February 6, 2026

NEW YORK -- Historically, the Mets are among the most conservative teams when it comes to retiring uniform numbers. They have nonetheless retired some, iced others (declining to issue them to current players) and kept the rest in circulation. Over the years, team equipment managers have issued the vast majority

Mets Spring Training: Everything you need to know

February 4, 2026

NEW YORK -- Although the official start of Spring Training is not for another week, sunny scenes from Port St. Lucie, Fla., are already filtering onto social media. Various pitchers, including new ace Freddy Peralta and rookie Nolan McLean, have begun throwing at the team’s spring complex.

The retooled Mets bullpen: No Díaz, but lots of upside

February 2, 2026

This is the second part of a five-part Around the Horn series detailing the Mets’ roster heading into 2026. Next up: Bullpen.

As the dust clears, how does Mets' rotation look for 2026?

February 1, 2026

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Are Mets' big moves wrapped up ... or is there room for more?

January 28, 2026

NEW YORK -- There is no universe in which Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns would ever say his team is done adding players. Stearns loves to tinker; he adds during Spring Training and throughout the season. As such, the group of Mets that arrives at Spring Training next

How will Mets' new ace handle NY spotlight? 'I'm ready for this'

January 27, 2026

NEW YORK -- At some point this offseason, Freddy Peralta figured a team would trade for him. He’s pleased that it wound up being the Mets. “It’s a different market, different city,” Peralta said Tuesday on an introductory video call. “There’s a lot more fans, a lot more people watching.

In a flash, patient Mets rewarded by makeover

January 24, 2026

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Mets still boast 4 Top 100 prospects after Peralta deal

January 23, 2026

NEW YORK -- The Mets’ improving farm system, a source of pride in recent years as the team has fast-tracked top prospects to the big leagues, just landed them Freddy Peralta in a blockbuster trade with the Brewers. It’s a telling sign of the times, then, that the Mets could

Will the Mets get more than one year from Peralta?

January 22, 2026

NEW YORK -- Given that Freddy Peralta is now a Met, and that the Mets have gobs of money, and that Peralta only has one year left on his contract, and that president of baseball operations David Stearns knows him well, the Mets’ trade for Peralta on Wednesday immediately begged

Mets land Brewers right-hander Freddy Peralta in huge move

January 21, 2026

NEW YORK -- For all their movements this winter, shaking up the offensive core and bringing in a host of new players, the Mets never addressed their foremost issue from last season: their starting rotation. Until now. The Mets completed a deal late Wednesday night for Brewers ace Freddy Peralta,

Mets add to 'pen depth with Luis García on one-year deal 

January 21, 2026

NEW YORK -- As they look to finalize their bullpen mix with less than three weeks until the start of Spring Training, the Mets have added a longtime veteran reliever. The team signed sign right-hander Luis García to a one-year contract on Wednesday, adding him to a bullpen that also

Mets solve CF puzzle by acquiring Robert Jr. in trade with White Sox

January 21, 2026

NEW YORK -- The Mets made a major move to finalize their outfield late Tuesday night, acquiring center fielder Luis Robert Jr. from the White Sox for infielder Luisangel Acuña and right-handed pitching prospect Truman Pauley, the clubs announced. Talks regarding Robert have been ongoing since the Trade Deadline in

Bichette embracing his new digs: NYC and third base

January 21, 2026

NEW YORK -- In a small way, Bo Bichette has already begun the transition to third base. At home, before flying to New York for an introductory news conference on Wednesday, Bichette began taking ground balls at his new defensive home. It’s not much, but it’s a start. For a