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In this four-part series, we look back on the minor leaguers that the Mets released or traded over 2025. Today, we focus on the outfielders. 01/17/25: Syracuse Mets released OF Edward Olivares. 02/01/25: DSL Mets Orange released OF Enderson Asencio. • Asencio was signed by the organization in January 15, 2023 for $75,000, and thanks […]
From Amazin' Avenue | about 1 month ago | 5 reads
Welcome back to A Pod of Their Own, an all-women led Home Run Applesauce podcast where we talk all things Mets, social justice issues in baseball, and normalize female voices in the sports podcasting space. This week, we begin by discussing the Jeff McNeil trade, which feels like the completion of the “blowing up” of […]
From Amazin' Avenue | about 1 month ago | 4 reads
As Jeff McNeil’s name was bandied about in trade talks throughout November and December, the idea of him being the A’s target for 2B drew mixed reviews on AN. Certainly there are reasons for being measured in one’s enthusiasm: Turning 34 on April 8th, McNeil cannot boast that he has been a recent visitor to […]
From Athletics Nation | about 1 month ago | 3 reads
Meet the Mets The Mets signed right-handed pitcher Tyler Burch to a two-year minor league contract. Burch is recovering from elbow surgery but will be ready to pitch this season. The Mets also signed pitcher Ofreidy Gómez to a minor league contract. Anthony DiComo took a look at what comes next for a Mets roster […]
From Amazin' Avenue | about 1 month ago | 3 reads
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From Bleed Cubbie Blue | about 1 month ago | 3 reads
The Mets are reportedly interested in free agent left fielder Austin Hays, according to Jon Heyman. The team is discussing the outfielder internally as they look to bolster their lineup. Hays, an eight-year veteran who has bounced around between the Orioles, Phillies, and, most recently, the Reds, is coming off a year in which he […]
From Amazin' Avenue | about 1 month ago | 3 reads
The Mets continued both their bullpen revamp and their seemingly endless conquest to steal good players from the Yankees, signing Luke Weaver to a two-year, $22M deal. Weaver, a 32-year-old right hander, has been a key member of the Yankees’ bullpen the past two seasons and actually took the closer’s job from Devin Williams at […]
From Amazin' Avenue | about 1 month ago | 2 reads
In this four-part series, we look back on the minor leaguers that the Mets released or traded over 2025. Today, we focus on the infielders. 02/01/25: DSL Mets Orange released SS Starling Fernandez. 02/01/25: DSL Mets Orange released SS Leiner Ramirez. 02/04/25: DSL Mets Orange released C Yerlin Garcia. 06/16/25: Syracuse Mets released 1B Jon […]
From Amazin' Avenue | about 1 month ago | 1 read
Happy Tuesday A’s fans! We have a new starting second baseman after yesterday’s trade for Jeff McNeil from the New York Mets. The acquisition of the longtime Met finally gives the A’s a quality contributor at the keystone, something the A’s have lacked for the past couple of seasons. After the weekend trade of Brandon […]
From Athletics Nation | about 1 month ago | 3 reads
Meet the Mets In yet another move to break up the core, the Mets traded Jeff McNeil to the Athletics for 17-year-old pitching prospect Yordan Rodriguez. The Mets sent $5.75 million to pay part of McNeil’s $15.75 million contract for 2026, and they will cover his $2 million buyout if his 2027 option isn’t exercised. McNeil, […]
From Amazin' Avenue | about 1 month ago | 3 reads
In their latest combined notes column, Ken Rosenthal and Will Sammon of The Athletic take a dive into the New York Mets and where they stand currently following the trade of IF/OF Jeff McNeil. What they had to say should be very interesting to Astros fans. They mention the Mets are still looking for a […]
From The Crawfish Boxes | about 1 month ago | 3 reads
Following the news that the Mets had traded Jeff McNeil to the Athletics, Francys Romero shared that the Mets are believed to be exploring a trade for Ketel Marte, per an industry source. Arizona has been floating Marte’s name in trade talks all offseason. Marte, who primarily plays second base, has been named to back-to-back […]
From Amazin' Avenue | about 2 months ago | 1 read
All the latest news and rumors regarding the Houston Astros and from around MLB – it’s all in here! Today’s offseason Crawfish Boil for December 22, 2025: The Mets will receive 17-year-old minor league pitcher Yordan Rodriguez. Mets will also pay $5.75M of the $15.75M salary McNeil is due and will pay his $2M buyout […]
From The Crawfish Boxes | about 2 months ago | 2 reads
The Mets’ total roster overhaul continued this week, with eight-year stalwart Jeff McNeil reportedly on his way to the Athletics (along with $5.75M) in exchange for a pitcher who was born six months before The Dark Knight released in theaters. That’s right, in return for Jeff McNeil and $5.75 million, the New York Mets will receive right-hander Yordan Rodriguez, a 17-year-old pitching prospect who posted a 2.93 ERA in eight games (just one start) in rookie ball this year ( per MLB.com ). ...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | about 2 months ago | 3 reads
Per multiple reports, the Mets sent utility player Jeff McNeil, along with $5.75 million, to the Oakland Athletics for minor league pitcher Yordan Rogriguez. The Mets are also on the hook for McNeil’s $2 million buyout for 2027 if the team does not pick up his option. McNeil, who debuted with the club in 2018 […]
From Amazin' Avenue | about 2 months ago | 1 read
There it is folks. The fan base has been clamoring for a move to bolter the infield and the front office has delivered, reportedly coming to terms on a trade for longtime Mets second baseman Jeff McNeil: That’s looking like a solid deal for a more proven option at second base. McNeil is about to […]
From Athletics Nation | about 2 months ago | 2 reads
Meet the Mets Much like this past trade deadline, Luis Robert Jr. is said to be on the market and the New York Mets are among the interested parties when it comes to a deal with the White Sox. Around the National League East For a season filled with failures and disappointments, Drake Baldwin and […]
From Amazin' Avenue | about 2 months ago | 2 reads
Earlier today, Munetaka Murakami, whom the Mets were reportedly interested in signing, inked a two-year, $34 million deal with the White Sox, one day ahead of the deadline to sign the Japanese slugger during his posting window. Following the news, Bob Nightengale reported that the White Sox are interested in moving Luis Robert Jr. and […]
From Amazin' Avenue | about 2 months ago | 2 reads
Twas the morn of Sunday, and time for links cameBut few could be found, holidays found them tameLet the heralds rest, they too should enjoy the cheerA Landing hearth to comment, let us bring cheer here In Mariners news… Around the league…
From Lookout Landing | about 2 months ago | 1 read
With the departure of Pete Alonso, the Mets have a challenge ahead of them to rebuild their offense without their longtime first baseman. One potential option for the club has a limited time frame, with Japanese slugger Munetaka Murakami’s window for signing with a major league club expiring at 5pm ET on Monday, December 22. […]
From Amazin' Avenue | about 2 months ago | 2 reads
Meet the Mets Though Jorge Polanco has very little live game experience at first base (where he is expected to play for the Mets), over two months starting in the middle of June, Polanco worked out at first base several times before games, spending time with Mariners infield coach Perry Hill and bench coach Manny […]
From Amazin' Avenue | about 2 months ago | 1 read
According to a story initially broken by Francys Romero and since confirmed by multiple industry sources, Dominican shortstop Wandy Asigen will be signing with the Mets when the 2026 international free agent signing period begins on January 15th. Considered one of the premier talents available in the 2026 international free agent class, listed at four […]
From Amazin' Avenue | about 2 months ago | 3 reads
29 Years Ago Today: The Blue Jays traded 28-year-old John Olerud to the Mets for 27-year-old Robert Person. I don’t know if it is the worst trade in team history, but it is my least favourite. We won the World Series in 1992 and 1993. Then 1994, 95 and 96 didn’t go as well. The […]
From Bluebird Banter | about 2 months ago | 2 reads
Meet the Mets Worried that the Mets will be spending less money on payroll in 2026? Steve Cohen loudly and publicly refuted those suggestions yesterday. The Mets remain interested in acquiring more pitching help and another bat this offseason. The Defector’s David Roth meditated about the changing of the guard that has occurred with the […]
From Amazin' Avenue | about 2 months ago | 7 reads
The last on the list is David Wright. It is his third time on the ballot. He was on 6.2% of the ballots the first time and 8.1% the second time. I really thought he would do much better than that. Wright played for the Mets for 14 seasons, hitting .296/.376/.491 with 242 home runs […]
From Bluebird Banter | about 2 months ago | 0 reads