Your New Year’s Eve dose of New York Mets and MLB news, notes, and links.
Meet the Mets
The Mets continue to target Rōki Sasaki, whose agent says market size is not a factor in his decision.
Sasaki will start eliminating some teams soon, but his agent also didn’t rule out the possibility of more initial meetings. A decision is likely coming between January 15-23.
In an MLB roundtable, both Deesha Thosar and Rowan Kavner predicted Pete Alonso would end up back in Queens on a deal eclipsing the current offer they’ve put out for him.
Joe DeMayo discussed five prospects who could have an impact at the major league level in 2025.
Around the National League East
Trevor Williams is returning to the Nationals on a two-year, $14 million contract.
A now-healthy Jesús Luzardo is excited to begin his tenure with the Phillies.
Around Major League Baseball
Sarah Langs gave us 24 reasons why baseball was the best in 2024.
The MLB.com staff picked one prospect to watch and one breakout candidate for each team.
Kelsie Heneghan compiled a list of the top minor league moments of 2024.
Ben Weinrib identified 18 prospects who are primed to make their major league debuts in 2025.
Buster Olney compiled the best and worst free agent signings of the 2025 offseason (so far).
The Tigers are reportedly ‘all in’ on Alex Bregman, with Anthony Santander and Ha-Seong Kim serving as Plan B and Plan C, respectively.
The Astros signed reliever Miguel Castro to a minor league deal.
Yesteday at Amazin’ Avenue
Chris McShane profiled free agent Jakob Junis, who could be a fit for the Mets.
Steve Sypa and Lukas Vlahos wrote about what goes into making the Amazin’ Avenue prospect list.
This Date in Mets History
Happy 63rd Birthday to Rick Aguilera!