Your Saturday morning dose of New York Mets and MLB news, notes, and links.
Meet the Mets
Despite being previously named the captain of Team Puerto Rico, Francisco Lindor will not be playing in the World Baseball Classic this year due to the elbow procedure he underwent at the beginning of the offseason.
With Freddy Peralta now in the fold, what is the state of the Mets’ rotation heading into 2026?
The Mets’ surplus of talent in the upper levels of the minor leagues gives the major league team plenty of depth this year.
Around the National League East
The Phillies have added some positional depth by inking Dylan Moore to a minor league deal.
Philadelphia’s rotation has some question marks heading into 2026.
The Braves have signed veteran left-hander Martin Pérez to a minor league deal.
Federal Baseball examined what the state of the Nationals’ farm system could be after another season of development.
Around Major League Baseball
After a strong rookie campaign, shortstop Jacob Wilson has agreed to a long-term extension with the Athletics.
After nine seasons with the Twins, president of baseball operations Derek Falvey is departing the club in what is being presented as a mutual decision.
Veteran reliever and former Met David Robertston has announced his retirement from baseball.
After making his major league debut in 2025, Mariners right-hander Logan Evans will now miss the entire 2026 season due to Tommy John surgery.
Another free agent outfielder is off the board, as the White Sox have inked Austin Hays to a one-year deal.
While Driveline is often viewed as an apparatus for improving pitching performance, many hitters are now taking advantage of its offerings as well.
Royals first baseman and noted New York Jets fan Vinnie Pasquantino has agreed to a two-year contract to avoid arbitration.
Yesterday at Amazin’ Avenue
Allison McCague was worried that we had forgotten just how abysmal Cedric Mullins was as a Met, so she offered us a reminder.
Prior to being traded to the Brewers, the Amazin’ Avenue minor league crew had ranked Jett Williams as the team’s fourth best prospect entering 2026.
While many of us have been focused on Freddy Peralta, Grace Carbone provided us with an introduction to Tobias Myers, the other player acquired from Milwaukee in the trade.
This Date in Mets History
Ralph Kiner signed on to join the Mets’ broadcast booth for their inaugural season on this date in 1962.
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