Frankie Montas signing with Mets on two-year, $17 million contract
The Mets have identified their next starting pitching project. Frankie Montas will be looking to revive his career at Queen's after a year in which Sean Manaea and Luis Severino arrived at relatively low prices and he enjoyed a recovery season. The Mets and the 31-year-old have agreed to a two-year contract worth $17 million […]
Short-lived Mets GM Jared Porter is owning up to lewd texts that got him fired
In his first public comments since being fired by the Mets, Jared Porter admitted he sent the inappropriate messages that led to him losing his job, saying he had no ill will towards the team and was trying to portray a changed man. He said he tried to do so. Mr. Porter was hired as […]
Mets sign veteran Genesis Cabrera to rebuilding bullpen
The Mets added another option to a bullpen that will need to be rebuilt. On Wednesday, David Stearns & Company signed veteran left-hander Genesis Cabrera to a minor league contract that includes an invitation to major league camp. Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Genesis Cabrera in September 2024. AP Cabrera, a 28-year-old native of the Dominican […]
Juan Soto teases Yankees, Mets fans with Instagram ‘announcement’
Juan Soto teased fans with an official announcement that had nothing to do with his free agency decision. The All-Star outfielder has received hundreds of millions of dollars in offers from the Yankees, Mets and other big players, but energy drinks keep him off the market. Soto, 26, wrote on Instagram, including a video from […]
Mets await Juan Soto fate as MLB pitching market takes shape
He may have more control over the situation than others, but like everyone else, Steve Cohen is waiting for Juan Soto. Asked Monday about the possibility of Soto joining the Mets, the team owner told reporters, “Listen, we're going to find out. It's either 'yes' or 'no.' There is no in between. Time will tell. […]
Yankees non-tender Jon Berti, Mets dump former top prospect
Jon Barty, who started the Yankees' three postseason games as a first baseman while Anthony Rizzo was out with a broken finger, was not tendered by the team by Friday's deadline, the Post reported. I admitted it. Barty was acquired from the Marlins last spring in a three-team trade following the injury to DJ LeMahieu, […]
Yoenis Cespedes declares his Mets reunion desires on Instagram
Yoenis Cespedes is eager to reunite with the Mets. The former Major League outfielder expressed his desire to play for Queen's again during a livestream from. Instagram account NYM_news on wednesday. “Ready to play, but only for the Mets,” Cespedes wrote on his official Instagram account. Yoenis Cespedes of the New York Mets takes batting […]
Luis Severino eyeing multiyear contract after rejecting Mets’ qualifying offer
Luis Severino has stayed healthy, but can the Mets rely on last season's results to extend their relationship for the next four or five years? The right-hander on Tuesday rejected the club's qualifying offer worth $21.05 million next season, making it clear Severino's return to Queens would be on a multi-year deal. Pete Alonso and […]
Mets acquire outfielder Jose Siri in trade with Rays
The Mets are looking to add free agent superstar Juan Soto to their outfield this offseason, and have entered the trade market to add another center field option. The Mets acquired Jose Siri from the Rays for right-hander Eric Oze on Tuesday, the Post's Mike Puma confirmed. Siri, 29, is a strong defensive center fielder […]
Mets expect Pete Alonso, Sean Manaea to decline qualifying offers
The Mets will receive official responses on Tuesday from three free agents whose qualifying offers have been extended. Pete Alonso, Sean Manaea and Luis Severino all received qualifying offers from the team worth a combined $21.05 million for next season. All three are expected to formally reject offers before the 4 p.m. deadline. New York […]