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Christian Arroyo is another short-term shortstop stop gap

In our collective, continued existence as residents of Panic City, the fear surrounding Francisco Lindor’s surgically repaired left hand is lingering on the edges of our minds. Yesterday, we looked at Jackson Cluff as a potential short-term replacement for Lindor if the timing of his recovery is slower than expected. Today, we do the same […]

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Mets Morning News: Melendez officially signs, Megill moves to 60-day IL

Meet the Mets The Mets announced the signing of MJ Melendez and moved Tylor Megill to the 60-day injured list to open up a spot on the 40-man roster. Carson Benge will be getting plenty of attention in spring training, as the right field job is his for the taking, and Will Sammon spoke to […]

about 19 hours ago | 1 read

What’s your National League East standings prediction?

This post is part of a series of daily questions that we’ll ask the community here at Amazin’ Avenue throughout the month of February. We hope you find the questions engaging and that our prompts can spark some fun conversations in the comments. We’ll see you there and plan to have staff chiming in, too. […]

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1 day ago | 1 read

Jackson Cluff is one of the Mets’ many insurance policies

With the news of his hamate surgery still fresh in our minds, it’s important that we remember that there is no one on the Mets’ roster – 40-Man or otherwise – that can take Francisco Lindor’s place, even for just a few weeks. But that doesn’t mean that the Mets don’t need someone to play […]

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Today Your Love, Tomorrow the World Series, Episode 222: The Hamate’s Tale

Welcome to Today Your Love, Tomorrow the World Series, the new/old favorite from Chris McShane and Brian Salvatore. Spring Training is officially underway, and Brian and Chris talk about the news of the first few days, including the injury to Francisco Lindor, Juan Soto’s move to left field, and a few notes on the small […]

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Mets Morning News: Pitchers and catchers officially report

Meet the Mets Francisco Lindor underwent surgery to fix the hamate injury he has been dealing with, but the Mets are optimistic he will be ready for Opening Day. Kodai Senga has suffered some unfortunate injuries the past two seasons, and he’s hoping this is the year he will stay healthy and can be a […]

2 days ago | 2 reads

Which offseason decision makes you nervous?

This post is part of a series of daily questions that we’ll ask the community here at Amazin’ Avenue throughout the month of February. We hope you find the questions engaging and that our prompts can spark some fun conversations in the comments. We’ll see you there and plan to have staff chiming in, too. […]

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Mets announce Francisco Lindor is undergoing hand surgery

The Mets announced that Francisco Lindor is undergoing surgery on his hand today to address the hamate issue that became public knowledge yesterday. As David Stearns had said in giving that update, the expected recovery timeline for Lindor is six weeks. The Mets’ 2026 season begins six weeks from tomorrow. It goes without saying that […]

3 days ago | 0 reads

Top 25 Mets Prospects for 2026

We’ve officially wrapped up our countdown of our list of the Mets’ top twenty-five prospects going into the 2026 season. We hope you enjoyed it, and that it was as educational to everyone reading as it was enjoyable for us putting it together. We encourage everyone to use the comment section to submit questions about […]

3 days ago | 0 reads

Mets Morning News: To the left, to the left (field)

Meet the Mets Christian Scott trained at the same facility as Max Scherzer this offseason, and Scherzer is still as intense as ever. Juan Soto will be making the move to left field this season. Francisco Lindor has a hamate bone injury, one which could require surgery with a six-week recovery period, which brushes up […]

3 days ago | 0 reads

Mets moving Juan Soto to left field for 2026 season

While speaking to the press today, Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns announced that the team is moving Juan Soto to left field for the 2026 season. The move doesn’t come as a huge surprise, as the 27-year-old was the worst defender in the big leagues in right field last year according by OAA […]

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PECOTA projects 88.4 wins, 2nd place NL East finish for the 2026 Mets

Baseball Prospectus has released its PECOTA projections for 2026. PECOTA projects the 2026 Mets to win 88.4 games and come in second place in the National League East, and it puts the Mets’ chances of making the playoffs at 78.3% with a 28.5% chance of winning the division and a 49.8% chance of finishing with […]

3 days ago | 0 reads

PECOTA projects 88.4 wins, 2nd place NL East finish for the 2026 Mets

Baseball Prospectus has released its PECOTA projections for 2026. PECOTA projects the 2026 Mets to win 88.4 games and come in second place in the National League East, and it puts the Mets’ chances of making the playoffs at 78.3% with a 28.5% chance of winning the division and a 49.8% chance of finishing with […]

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Francisco Lindor dealing with sore hamate bone, may need surgery

According to David Stearns in a pre-spring training media session in Port St. Lucie, Francisco Lindor is seeing a specialist about a stress reaction in the hamate bone on his left hand. Surgery is on the table, which would have an approximately six week recovery time. The Mets believe that, even if surgery is required, […]

4 days ago | 3 reads

Mets acquire LHP Bryan Hudson from White Sox

The Mets have reportedly added another reliever into the mix, acquiring left-handed pitcher Bryan Hudson from the White Sox for cash considerations. Chicago had designated Hudson for assignment back on February 4. To make room on the 40-man roster, the club transferred Reed Garett to the 60-day IL. Hudson was drafted by the Cubs in […]

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Top 25 Mets Prospects for 2026: Writer’s Thoughts (10-1)

Jack Wenninger (10) Steve says: We didn’t do sleeper prospects or anything like that last season, but Wenninger would have been mine. Even though his 2024 season was so-so, I ranked him 20th on my 2025 personal list based on the power of his control and strikeout stuff. This past season Wenninger continued showing that […]

4 days ago | 1 read

Craig Kimbrel might be the dependable reliever the Mets are looking for

The Mets’ bullpen in 2026 has a new look after some significant additions and subtractions. The team lost Edwin Díaz to the Dodgers, Tyler Rogers and Ryan Helsley both headed to the American League East, and Reed Garrett and Dedniel Nuñez will miss the season following Tommy John surgeries. The Mets have most notably added […]

4 days ago | 0 reads

Mets Morning News: Happy Spring Training Eve

Meet the Mets Pitchers and Catchers don’t report to spring training until tomorrow, but some notable Mets were seen checking in to Port St. Lucie yesterday, including Carlos Mendoza, Mark Vientos, Luke Weaver, and Jorge Polanco. The Mets shared a full list of 29 players whom they have invited to spring training. Anthony DiComo took […]

4 days ago | 1 read

What are your favorite and least favorite things about spring training?

This post is part of a series of daily questions that we’ll ask the community here at Amazin’ Avenue throughout the month of February. We hope you find the questions engaging and that our prompts can spark some fun conversations in the comments. We’ll see you there and plan to have staff chiming in, too. […]

4 days ago | 1 read

Mets announce 29 non-roster invitees to spring training

The Mets announced their full slate of invitees not on the 40-man roster ahead of this Wednesday’s pitchers and catchers reporting date. Among the more interesting names are top prospects Carson Benge, Ryan Clifford, A.J. Ewing and Jack Wenninger. Veterans Craig Kimbrel, Austin Barnes, and Carl Edwards Jr. are among the players hoping to extend […]

5 days ago | 0 reads

Top 25 Mets Prospects for 2026: Writer’s Thoughts (25-11)

Boston Baro (25) Steve says: Boston Baro had a solid 2024, establishing himself as a player to keep an eye on, but his progress and development took a backslide in 2025. He still has youth on his side but is currently being fueled more by how he has room to improve rather than how he […]

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Cristian Pache will look to earn a spot in Mets’ outfield

Earlier this winter, the Mets signed outfielder Cristian Pache to a minor league deal with an invite to spring training, a very standard offseason contract for a player looking to revitalize a stalled major league career. Pache, who last appeared in a major league game in 2024, will look to claim a roster spot after […]

5 days ago | 0 reads

Mets Morning News: Anyway back to the Mets

Meet the Mets The Super Bowl is over, the chips and wings have been consumed, the Seahawks have been crowned champions, and, more important than anything else, baseball is up next! Pitchers and Catchers report to spring training this Wednesday. The Mets signed outfielder MJ Melendez to a major league deal worth $1.5 million. Will […]

5 days ago | 0 reads