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With the Mets having already been very active ahead of the 2026 trade deadline this evening, we thought we’d put together a running list of all the things we’ve written about the trades and the players involved in them here at Amazin’ Avenue. And we look forward to writing up all of the rest of […]
In their latest trade move, the Mets are sending Ben Rortvedt back to the Los Angeles Dodgers, according to Jon Heyman. The Mets previously claimed Rortvedt off waivers from the Dodgers in February, and after getting a look at him in Spring Training, sent him to Triple-A Syracuse, where he has batted ..235/.319/.414. However, he […]
The White Sox were connected to a number of Mets’ pieces ahead of the deadlines (including Clay Holmes and Luis Torrens). Ultimately, it was Huascar Brazobán who headed to the south side in exchange for two minor league arms. Zach Franklin is a 27-year-old reliever with a 4.37 ERA in Triple-A who has never pitched […]
For the third time in about one year, the Dodgers have acquired catcher Ben Rortvedt. This time the security blanket comes home courtesy of the New York Mets, per multiple reports, with pitcher Chayce McDermott headed to New York three days after getting designated for assignment. Rortvedt is hitting .235/.319/.414 with eight doubles, six home […]
The widespread expectation is that the Mets will trade righty Clay Holmes prior to today’s deadline. They’re in talks with several teams, including the Brewers, per Joel Sherman of the New York Post. MLB.com’s Mark Feinsand hears similarly and reemphasizes that Holmes is expected to be traded within the next six hours. Milwaukee was among […]
Early this morning the Philadelphia Phillies were busy, beginning their day with a trade for both Luis Arraez and Caleb Kilian from the San Francisco Giants, as well as making a deal for Brooks Raley from the New York Mets. The Phillies have struggled to open the second half. They are 5-10 in their first […] The post Phillies Make a Splash, Acquire Luis Arraez, Caleb Kilian, and Brooks Raley appeared first on Just Baseball .
The Mets are trading catcher Ben Rortvedt to the Dodgers in exchange for righty Chayce McDermott, who was recently designated for assignment in L.A., per Aram Leighton of Just Baseball. Rortvedt wasn’t on the Mets’ 40-man roster and therefore doesn’t need to immediately take a spot with the Dodgers. The Mets have many roster openings […]
The New York Mets remain active in the market ahead of the MLB trade deadline, although they reportedly have no intention of parting ways with catcher Luis Torrens. The MLB trade deadline continues to approach, and teams remain focused on strengthening their rosters. The New York Mets recently lost Freddy Peralta , who was traded to the Tampa Bay Rays , but a recent report from the New York Post ’s Jon Heyman reveals that catcher Luis Torrens’ stay in Queens appears to be guaranteed. “S...
As the Trade Deadline approaches, Joel Sherman and Mark Feinsand are reporting that interest in Clay Holmes remains high. The Milwaukee Brewers are among those with the most interest in Holmes, and the Mets are expected to make a deal for him by the 6 PM ET deadline today. Holmes had a strong start to […]
While not nearly as high-profile as their acquisition of Tarik Skubal, the Los Angeles Dodgers have made another trade before Monday's 6 p.m. ET deadline.
While not nearly as high-profile as their acquisition of Tarik Skubal, the Los Angeles Dodgers have made a couple of more trades before Monday's 6 p.m. ET deadline.
Welcome back to Monday Stat Party, a weekly series showcasing some of the most curious and nostalgia-inducing statistical developments from the past week of Mets baseball. What unites each entry is the sense of intrigue which they aim to spark, and the unbridled love of the game’s anomalies from which they arise. Without further ado, […]
The Los Angeles Dodgers were apparently not done making trades after landing Tarik Skubal, and they just welcomed back a familiar face to the team, acquiring Ben Rortvedt from the New York Mets, according to Aram Leighton of Just BB Media. “The Mets are sending catcher Ben Rortvedt to the Dodgers for RHP Chayce McDermott. […] The post Dodgers make next trade after Tarik Skubal, and it’s for a familiar face with Mets appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The MLB trade deadline was kicked off with the trade of Tarik Skubal to the Los Angeles Dodgers. The best pitcher in baseball had numerous suitors around the league, but ultimately he was dealt to the back-to-back World Series champions. The Milwaukee Brewers were one team that fell short in the Skubal sweepstakes, as they […] The post MLB rumors: Brewers making Clay Holmes trade push with Mets after Tarik Skubal fail appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The White Sox acquired right-handed reliever Huascar Brazobán from the Mets in exchange for minor league pitchers Gabe Davis and Zach Franklin, adding a strong bullpen arm under control through 2029. The post Chicago White Sox Acquire Reliever Huascar Brazobán from Mets appeared first on On Tap Sports Net .
Mike Gianella owns your fantasy Monday ... maybe some former Mets hurlers can help you own the rest of the week? The post Pitching Category Helpers ’26: Week 18 appeared first on Baseball Prospectus .
Chicago paid a real price to acquire Huascar Brazobán from the Mets, surrendering two young pitchers for a veteran reliever who can help immediately during the stretch run.
The Mets have reportedly agreed to a trade with division rival Phillies that will send lefty reliever Brooks Raley to their bullpen in exchange for a pair of prospects who were both drafted in 2024. Raley has been with the Mets since the 2023 season, when he was traded from the Tampa Bay Rays for […]
The Phillies have reportedly agreed to acquire left-hander Brooks Raley in a trade with the Mets. Going the other way will be prospects Luke Gabrysh and John Spikerman. The Phils will need to open 40-man spots for Raley as well as Luis Arraez and Caleb Kilian, who were acquired in a separate deal with the […]
The Phillies are reportedly acquiring left-handed reliever Brooks Raley in a trade with the rival New York Mets, per Bob Nightengale of USA Today. In return, the Phillies will send High-A pitcher Luke Gabrysh and High-A outfielder John Spikerman to New York, per The Athletic’s Jayson Stark. In 45 games with the Mets this season, […]
The Freddy Peralta trade is only the latest proof that New York Mets general manager David Stearns has doomed the team.
Bullpen reinforcement: Raley is 38 years old now but having a good season in New York. He’s a lefty with a 1.96 ERA who has pitched 41.1 innings now two years after Tommy John surgery. His arsenal includes a sweeper, cutter, sinker, and changeup, and he relies on the sweeper at 37.8%. The sinker does […] The post Phillies Trading for Mets Reliever Brooks Raley appeared first on Crossing Broad .
The Philadelphia Phillies have been busy on the morning of the trade deadline, and it’s obvious they’re looking to improve so they can make a run for the remainder of the season. The first move they made was acquiring Luis Arraez from the San Francisco Giants. Shortly after, they made another trade, acquiring Brooks Raley, […] The post Phillies make Mets trade right after Luis Arraez deal appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Dave Dombrowski is busy in the final hours before the MLB trade deadline, as the Philadelphia Phillies made a deal with the NL East rival New York Mets to add Brooks Raley to their bullpen for the stretch run.
A.J. Minter was the first of the Mets’ rental relievers to get dealt, heading to Minnesota for two infield prospects. Neither are fantastic on-field pieces, but both have some level of name ID. Billy Amick is the bigger name across baseball more broadly. A 23-year-old R/R corner infielder, Amick was selected in the 2nd round […]