Freddy Peralta’s impact has its limits for the Mets’ rotation

Challenges in Mets’ Rotation Ahead of New Season PORT ST. LUCIE — The Mets faced significant challenges last season, highlighted by a starting rotation that shrank considerably. If they had reached the postseason, three rookies who collectively appeared in just 17 major league games were slated to start during the wild-card round. Those pitchers included […]
Freddy Peralta begins his adjustment with the Mets during spring training.

Freddy Peralta Begins New Chapter with Mets PORT ST. LUCIE — On Monday, Freddy Peralta kicked off his first bullpen session of the spring, teaming up with his primary catcher under the keen observation of the new pitching coach. The Mets are undergoing several changes, and adding their ace right-hander is a significant move for […]
Mark Vientos believes the Mets were ‘pushing for victories’ last season as pressure increased.

Vientos Reflects on Mets’ Past Season and Future Mark Vientos feels that the pressure to perform was overwhelming for the Mets last season, particularly after their disappointing finish. He pointed out that this expectation can create a lot of noise, making the game less enjoyable. “I think we felt that we had to win, and […]
Mets agree to one-year contract with MJ Melendez

Mets Sign Outfielder MJ Melendez for 2026 Season The Mets have bolstered their roster with some positional flexibility for the 2026 season, signing outfielder MJ Melendez to a one-year, $1.5 million deal. The agreement also includes performance-based incentives that can add up to $500,000. This 27-year-old outfielder was once a highly regarded top-100 prospect, though […]
Juan Soto of the Mets will represent the Dominican Republic in the World Baseball Classic.

Mets Player Juan Soto to Compete in World Baseball Classic One of the New York Mets’ standout players will take the field in next month’s World Baseball Classic. Juan Soto has been selected to represent the Dominican Republic in the tournament, which isn’t exactly surprising given his status as a star in his home country. […]
Mets player Bo Bichette will not play for Team Brazil in the WBC.

Bo Bichette seems to be completely focused on his new team this spring. The infielder, who recently signed a three-year contract worth $126 million with the Mets, won’t be participating in the World Baseball Classic for Brazil this year. At 27 years old, he has shown a desire to play for Brazil alongside his older […]
Freddy Peralta excited about opportunity with the Mets but isn’t discussing a contract extension at this time.

Freddy Peralta Ready for Mets Opportunity Freddy Peralta is eager to make his mark with the Mets. He’s aware of the high expectations that come with pitching in New York, and is determined to rise to the occasion. That said, it’s uncertain if he’ll remain with the team beyond this season. Peralta was acquired from […]
Carlos Mendoza’s initial impression of Bo Bichette at third base is a good indication for the revamped Mets.

Bo Bichette’s Move to Third Base is Underway Bo Bichette is starting his transition to playing third base. The former shortstop, who recently signed a three-year contract with the Mets worth $126 million, practiced with coach Carlos Mendoza in Port St. Lucie, Florida, on Monday. This comes just three weeks ahead of when position players […]
David Wright encourages Mets fans to have faith in ‘proven winner’ David Stearns

David Wright Reflects on Mets’ Offseason Changes David Wright seems to be taking the recent departures of key Mets players quite personally. Edwin Diaz has joined the Dodgers and Pete Alonso is now with the Orioles, while his former teammates Brandon Nimmo and Jeff McNeil have been traded to the Rangers and Athletics, respectively. Wright, […]
Changes to the Mets roster since David Stearns’ restructuring

Following a disappointing 2025 season, David Stearns has committed to making some major changes to the team. In just a few weeks, the lineup in Port St. Lucie will look quite different from last year. As Stearns mentioned recently, “We’ll have many new faces in our clubhouse who aren’t associated with what happened in ’25. […]