The Offseason Thread

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Source: LHP Manaea opts out of deal with Mets

Left-hander Sean Manaea declined his $13.5 million option with the Mets for next season and will test free agency for a third consecutive offseason, a source confirmed to ESPN.

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Projecting Pete Alonso's Next Contract Ahead Of Free Agency - Metsmerized Online

It was certainly a magical season for the New York Mets in 2024. With the deep run, the turnaround to the offseason is much, much quicker. Monday marks the opening of free agency and the Mets have several that are set to hit the open market. Of those, none are more prominent than New York’s […]

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Manaea definitely improved his stock this season. He will likely get a much higher offer than $21.05MM.
Alonso may move to the Bronx and take over their 1B job. That would free up money for another slugger that played in New York last season???????

 

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Stearns Discusses Offseason Plans - Metsmerized Online

David Stearns said Monday the Mets will, “certainly keep in touch” with free agent Pete Alonso after the team extended him, Sean Manaea and Luis Severino qualifying offers. “I think we’ll see how the market plays out,” Stearns told reporters when asked if the Mets will prioritize first or third...

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Mets Extend Qualifying Offer to Alonso, Manaea and Severino - Metsmerized Online

The Mets officially extended the $21.05 million qualifying offer to 1B Pete Alonso, SP Sean Manaea and SP Luis Severino. While all three have until November 22 to accept the QO, all three might go about the process differently. Alonso and Manaea will most certainly decline the offer and become...

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Mets extend qualifying offer to Pete Alonso

Alonso has been a franchise cornerstone for his entire MLB career

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Mets claim Kevin Herget from Brewers, Luis De Los Santos from the Blue Jays

The Mets claimed a few depth pieces this afternoon.

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DJ Stewart, Joey Lucchesi elect free agency

Both players were outrighted to Triple-A Syracuse.

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Boras: Mets Chasing Free Agents Aggressively - Metsmerized Online

The agent for Pete Alonso and Juan Soto said Wednesday that the Mets are clearly “pursuing it aggressively,” with the “it” being a World Series title through free agency, according to Mike Puma of the New York Post. Scott Boras told reporters that Soto is prioritizing a team owner committed to...

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Morning Briefing: OMG Sign Inducted Into Hall of Fame - Metsmerized Online

Good morning, Mets fans! The Mets’ iconic OMG sign was sent to Cooperstown as a donation to the Baseball Hall of Fame. It quickly became somewhat of a mascot for the Mets’ magical 2024 run, and was consistently used in celebrations. While the Mets didn’t quite meet their ultimate goal, it’ll now...

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Mets Morning News: OMG Lives Forever

Your Wednesday morning dose of Mets and Major League Baseball news, notes, and links.

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Examining the Mets’ 40-man roster

The roster is already going through some changes as the 2024/2025 offseason begins in earnest.

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David Stearns on Scott Boras saying Mets are trying to win World Series 'aggressively through the market'

Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns speaks about Francisco Alvarez and Luis Torrens at catcher next season, agent Scott Boras' comments about the Mets' offseason plans, and the Mets and Yankees competing for Juan Soto.

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A report from the GM Meetings on the Yankees, Mets, and Juan Soto

With the GM Meetings nearly over and the MLB offseason stirring to life, longstanding speculation about Juan Soto’s free agency has become reality: The Mets and Yankees are hot for him.

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Steve Cohen Meeting Next Week With Juan Soto and Scott Boras - Metsmerized Online

The New York Post reports that Mets owner Steve Cohen will travel to Southern California next week to meet with superstar free agent Juan Soto and his agent, Scott Boras. Multiple early reports suggest that Cohen is expected to be aggressive in his pursuit of the young star. Cohen is not...

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Morning Briefing: Boras Holds Court on Clients - Metsmerized Online

Good morning, Mets fans! Scott Boras had his annual appearance where he fielded questions from reporters on his clients during this free agency period, and the Boras zingers were out in full force. While the super agent made sure to pump up his clients, there were a lot of Mets related reports...

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Mets have expressed interest in Willy Adames

The star shortstop is reportedly open to moving from the position this winter.

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Tyrone Taylor underwent elbow and hernia surgeries

The outfielder should be ready for spring training.

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Where Does Brett Baty Fit Into Mets' 2025 Plans? - Metsmerized Online

One of the biggest internal questions marks for the New York Mets heading into the 2025 season surrounds Brett Baty. A former first-round pick, he was seen as the successor to David Wright at third, a constant rotating role in flux since The Captain retired in 2018. However, like life, things...

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Mets Hire Desi Druschel as Assistant Pitching Coach - Metsmerized Online

The Mets hired former Yankees assistant pitching coach Desi Druschel according to Andy Martino of SNY. He will act in the same role for the Mets, working under current pitching coach Jeremy Hefner. Druschel has been part of the Yankees organization since 2019, officially joining the Major League...

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Mets star Francisco Lindor has been recruiting free agent Juan Soto

The Juan Soto free agent sweepstakes are starting to heat up, and Mets star Francisco Lindor is involved.

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Stay or Go: Should Mets re-sign Jesse Winker?

Should the Mets bring Jesse Winker back for the 2025 season? Here are some of the pros and cons of re-signing the veteran.

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Mets owner Steve Cohen meets with Juan Soto and agent Scott Boras: report

The Mets and owner Steve Cohen met with free agent Juan Soto and his agent Scott Boras in California on Saturday.

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Mets acquire OF Siri from Rays for reliever Orze

The Mets acquired veteran OF Jose Siri from the Rays in exchange for reliever Eric Orze.

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Pete Alonso, Sean Manaea, and Luis Severino decline qualifying offer

The trio will become free agents, though returning to the Mets is on the table for all three

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Mets Don't Protect Any Players From Rule 5 Draft - Metsmerized Online

Updated Post, November 19, 5:57 p.m. The Mets have decided to not add any eligible players to the 40-man roster to protect them from the MLB Rule 5 draft on December 11. The team’s 40-man roster remains at 34 players. However, this means that Dom Hamel, Mike Vasil, Luke Ritters, and other...

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Nightengale: Mets Are "Clear-Cut" Favorites For Soto - Metsmerized Online

Bob Nightengale of USA Today offered a few updates on the Juan Soto sweepstakes. In his most recent article, Nightengale clarified the interest of a few teams, who the true suitors for Soto are, and what the dynamics at play might produce. According to him, only four teams “are seriously in play...

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Ranking Mets' Top 5 free agent infielder targets for 2024-25 offseason

How the Mets proceed with building their infield this offseason will have a lot to do with where Pete Alonso winds up. Here's who their top five free agent infielder targets should be.

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Mets sign left-hander Génesis Cabrera to a minor league contract

The 28-year-old reliever spent most of his career with the Cardinals before being traded to the Blue Jays in 2023.

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Injuries & Moves: Mets sign INF Sánchez, catcher Allen to Minors deals

As the Mets turn their attention toward 2024, this page will continue to be updated throughout the offseason.

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Frankie Montas

Sources: Mets, Montas agree to 2-year, $34M deal

Right-hander Frankie Montas and the New York Mets are in agreement on a two-year, $34 million contract, sources told ESPN on Sunday night.

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Mets sign Frankie Montas to a two-year deal

The right-hander figures to slot into the middle of the 2025 rotation.

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Mets sign Hartwig, Ramirez to minor league deals

Both men were non-tendered earlier this offseason.

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Mets officially sign Clay Holmes to three-year, $38 million deal

The Mets officially announced that they have signed former Yankees reliever Clay Holmes to a three-year contract worth $38 million.

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A Deep Dive into Clay Holmes - Metsmerized Online

On the heels of an unexpected postseason berth in 2024, the New York Mets entered the 2025 offseason with clear needs. Chief among them: 60% of their 2024 rotation entered free agency and the playoffs exposed clear holes in their bridge to Edwin Diaz. David Stearns and his group aimed to kill...

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Juan Soto and the New York Mets are in agreement on a 15-year, $765 million contract, according to reports. It's the largest deal in professional sports history.

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Report: Mets, Juan Soto Agree To Historic 15-Year, $765 Million Deal - Metsmerized Online

Juan Soto is a member of the New York Mets. Soto, a 26-year-old generational player, and the Mets have agreed to a 15-year, $765 million deal, first reported by Jon Heyman of the NY Post. The deal is the largest in professional sports history according to Jeff Passan of ESPN. Joel Sherman of the...

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Juan Soto signing massive deal with Mets

The Mets are landing Juan Soto, as one of the most sought-after free agents in MLB history bolts the Bronx for Queens.

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