Your Saturday morning dose of New York Mets and MLB news, notes, and links.
Meet the Mets
Edwin Díaz spoke about a variety of topics—including his preparation for the upcoming season, his looming opt-out, and his desire to pitch in the World Baseball Classic once again.
Brandon Nimmo is still dealing with the plantar fasciitis that plagued him last year, but the veteran outfielder says he is trending in the right direction.
Most projections anticipate a dogfight for the Mets in the National League East.
Around the National League East
Ronald Acuña Jr. is feeling good about the state of his surgically repaired knee.
The Phillies and J.T. Realmuto are both interested in an extension that would keep the veteran catcher in Philadelphia past this season.
Shinnosuke Ogasawara—the first player to ever sign with the Nationals out of Asia, and one of the contenders for a job in the team’s starting rotation—has impressed the team in the early going.
Right-handed pitcher Xvavion Curry made it through waivers unclaimed and will remain with the Marlins.
Around Major League Baseball
Marcus Stroman arrived in camp for the Yankees and made it clear that he sees himself as a starter despite a middling 2024 season.
The Diamondbacks made yet another addition to their squad, inking veteran reliever Kendall Graveman to a one-year deal with a mutual option for 2026.
Cole Ragans and the Royals agreed to a three-year, $13.25 million deal to buy out a couple arbitration years.
Brewers starter Brandon Woodruff faced live hitters for the first time since undergoing right shoulder surgery in 2023.
New Reds manager Terry Francona expects Elly De La Cruz to take another step forward this year.
A number of umpires were added to the roster of full-time major league members ahead of the 2025 season.
R.J. Anderson of CBS Sports offered an early look at the top 30 prospects in this year’s draft class.
Yesterday at Amazin’ Avenue
Chris McShane previewed the 2025 season of Brett Baty, a lot of which might be spent in Syracuse.
This Date in Mets History
Jason Isringhausen—a third of the infamous “Generation K” trio of the 1990s—made his return to the Mets organization on this date in 2011.