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 […]
Juan Soto, Mets qualifying offers
On Friday, the Mets signed infielder Donovan Walton. He's a 30-year-old who has appeared in 70 games over parts of five major league seasons and is likely to be a featured utility man at Triple-A Syracuse, with another in camp. With apologies to Walton, the stakes will change in this week's MLB news. Welcome to […]
Steve Cohen, Mets have ‘very detailed’ meeting with Juan Soto in California
Mets owner Steve Cohen led Mets officials to meet with superstar free agent hitter Juan Soto in Orange County on Saturday, the newspaper reported. All early signs point to the conference going very well, and the Mets are still considered one of the favorites due to Soto's accomplishments. Soto helped lead the Yankees to the […]
Why the Mets have a realistic shot to win over Juan Soto
A Mets contingent led by club owner Steve Cohen was scheduled to arrive in Orange County, Calif., later this week to make an in-person appeal to their top priority, superstar hitter Juan Soto — the exact date is yet to be determined. It was a secret… The Mets getting Soto in the sweepstakes would certainly […]