HARBOR ST. LUCIE – Marcus Semien has seen two major developments in the Mets infield in recent weeks that could not have been expected when he was traded to the club in November. First, they signed Semien’s former Blue Jays teammate Bo Bichette as a third baseman. Then, before Semien even reported for spring training, […]
HARBOR ST. LUCIE — MJ Melendez has played a variety of positions during his Major League career, but center field isn’t one of them. To bolster his resume, the 27-year-old got action in center field during winter ball this offseason. It leaves the Mets with another option other than Tyrone Taylor to sign Luis Robert […]
It appears the Mets are closing in on the trade for Luis Robert Jr. have won, perhaps even in the eyes of the team they traded with to get him. When the Mets acquired the center fielder from the White Sox last month, they gave up promising infielder Luisangel Acuña, known for his defense and […]
Luke Weaver doesn’t miss his ex. The former Yankees closer and new Mets reliever turned heads after arriving in Port St. Lucie with a Bronx Bombers bag, but he explained that’s nothing more than offseason logistics. ‘Personally I thought it was a bit bland’ Weaver said on “The Show” podcast with The Post’s Jon Heyman […]
Jose Quintana has found a new home, just not one that is historically pitcher-friendly. The 37-year-old left-handed starter has agreed to a deal with the Rockies, ESPN’s Jesse Rogers reports this Tuesday evening. The terms of the contract, which still requires medical treatment, are not yet known. Jose Quintana, a member of the Brewers last […]
HARBOR ST. LUCIE — Freddy Peralta threw a bullpen session to his primary catcher for the first time this spring on Monday, under the supervision of the team’s new pitching coach. There is a lot of newness with the Mets, with the right-handed top player being an important part. But now comes the other side, […]
The Mets have added some positional versatility ahead of the 2026 season. They agreed to a one-year, $1.5 million contract with outfielder MJ Melendez. The Post’s Jon Heyman first reported. Melendez’s deal also includes $500,000 in incentives, according to Heyman. The 27-year-old, once considered a top-100 talent in baseball, has struggled to parlay that promise […]
SNY’s popular Mets announcing trio will live on. In the days before pitchers and catchers officially report for spring training, Keith Hernandez agreed to a three-year contract to return to the booth, with the deal closing Thursday. Mike Puma of The Post reports this. In October, Hernandez revealed to The Post’s Jon Heyman and Joel […]
Patrick Mahomes Sr. is back behind bars after violating the terms of his probation from a 2024 DWI. Mahomes Sr., the father of NFL star Patrick Mahomes, allegedly drank alcohol in violation of his probation, says District Attorney Jacob Putman told KLTV in Texas. The 55-year-old former MLBer, who played for the Mets, was booked […]
One Mets star won’t be participating in the World Baseball Classic after all. Francisco Lindor will not represent Team Puerto Rico this spring due to an elbow procedure he underwent in October and “insurance restrictions” from the international tournament, according to a statement from the MLB Players Association. Lindor underwent debridement surgery to clear his […]