Meet the Mets
Juan Soto was officially announced as a member of the Dominican Republic’s World Baseball Classic team.
The Mets are reportedly one of the teams interested in the services of free agent first baseman and hit-by-pitch-accumulator Ty France.
Around the National League East
Ten days out from pitchers and catchers reporting, Nick Castellanos is still lingering on the Phillies roster and a complete severing of ties might be the only way to get him off.
Paul Toboni’s Nationals are making good use of the waiver wire this offseason and that may just be the first step to building much needed depth.
Around Major League Baseball
It’s February! Games Happen this month! Everyone shows up to Spring Training!
Eugenio Suarez and his 49 home runs are making a return to Cincinnati as the former Mariners slugger agreed to a one-year deal with the Reds for $15M.
The Red Sox sent Jordan Hicks, $8M, David Sandlin, and two players to be named later to the White Sox for a player to be named later and pitching prospect Gage Ziehl.
Jose Siri’s time in the orange and blue conclusively came to an end as the outfielder agreed to a minor-league deal with the Angels.
Yesterday at Amazin’ Avenue
Brian Salvatore previewed returning Met Robert Stock’s second go-around with the Mets and the new weapon in his arsenal.
This Date in Mets History
On this date 18 years ago, Johan Santana officially was traded by the Minnesota Twins and became a New York Met.
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