Your Tuesday morning dose of New York Mets and MLB news, notes, and links.
Meet the Mets
The Mets signed reliever Justin Hagenman to a major league deal while inking infielder Donovan Walton and outfielder Rafael Ortega to minor league deals.
Andrew Tredinnick examined what the lineup could look like with Juan Soto.
Danny Abriano asked whether the team should trade Starling Marte.
The Mets will be constructing and expanding housing for players, including in the St. Lucie area, in the near future.
The Mets and the Amazin’ Mets Foundation are holding their Food Drive today to benefit Food Bank for New York City. All Mets fans donating ten or more non-perishable items will receive a voucher redeemable for two tickets to a select Monday – Thursday Mets home game in 2025. Fans will also get 20% off at the team store (today only) for donating.
Around the National League East
The Braves are among the teams looking into signing Willy Adames.
Around Major League Baseball
The 2025 Hall of Fame Ballot has been revealed, including 14 first-timers and Billy Wagner getting his final shot.
The BBWAA announcements are coming this week.
Paul Skenes was named NL Rookie of the Year, becoming the second player from the Pirates to win the honor.
Yankees pitcher Luis Gil was named AL Rookie of the Year. Gil is the 10th Yankee to win Rookie of the Year honors.
So, which team is leading the race to land ace Corbin Burnes.
Mark Feinsand discussed Alex Bregman’s potential landing spots.
Minute Maid Field is undergoing a name change this offseason. The home of the Astros will now be known as Daikin Field.
Meanwhile, the Rays’ 2028 stadium deal is in jeopardy.
Ken Rosenthal shared some MLB notes, including whether Soto may not be a good fit for the Blue Jays.
David Lennon says the Yankees don’t have to pitch themselves to Soto, they just have to pay him more than any other team is willing to.
The Dodgers, meanwhile, are expected to enter the Soto sweepstakes.
Also, could a mystery team enter the race and try to sign Soto? And one NL exec believes the superstar will sign before the end of the Winter Meetings on December 12.
The White Sox inked Austin Slater to a major league deal.
The Cubs have hired Tyler Zombro as a special assistant.
Yesterday at Amazin’ Avenue
Brian Salvatore wrote a profile for free agent Anthony Santander, who could be an alternative corner outfield option should the team miss out on Juan Soto.
Brian also explored a world where the team picked up Gio Urshela before the 2024 season.
This Date in Mets History
Coming off one of the darkest periods in franchise history, the team’s board of directors officially announced plans to sell the team on this date in 1979.