Your Saturday morning dose of New York Mets and MLB news, notes, and links.
Meet the Mets
The non-tender deadline was last night, and the Mets said goodbye to three players on their 40-man roster: Grant Hartwig, Alex Young, and Alex Ramirez.
MLB.com’s Anthony DiComo examined the extreme strengths and extreme weaknesses that Jose Siri brings to the Mets.
Dedniel Núñez is reportedly doing well in his rehab from injury and could potentially participate in winter ball.
The Mets have made another small signing, signing journeyman catcher Jakson Reetz to a minor league deal.
Around the National League East
The Braves have added two new coaches to their staff—including former Mets hitting coach Hugh Quattlebaum.
Atlanta non-tendered five players, but don’t worry—Jarred Kelenic is sticking around.
The Phillies have elected not to tender a contract to trade deadline acquisition Austin Hays.
The Nationals made the somewhat surprising decision to non-tender All-Star closer Kyle Finnegan, along with fellow reliever Tanner Rainey.
Paul Severino has been the play-by-play man for the Marlins for the past seven seasons, but he announced yesterday that he will not be returning to the Miami booth.
Around Major League Baseball
All told, 62 players reached free agency after their clubs non-tendered them at the deadline—including a few particularly intriguing ones.
The Royals and Reds swung the biggest trade of the offseason thus far, with former Rookie of the Year Jonathan India and Joey Wiemer heading to Kansas City in exchange for starting pitcher Brady Singer.
Surprise, surprise: Aaron Judge would like to see Juan Soto stay in pinstripes, price be damned.
MLB.com ranked the best free agents at each position.
The Rockies have added Kyle Farmer to their infield mix on a one-year deal with an option for a second year.
Alyssa Nakken—who served as the first full-time female coach on a major league team in history—is leaving the Giants for a player development role with the Guardians.
Yesterday at Amazin’ Avenue
Chris McShane examined Nathan Eovaldi as a possible free agent fit for the Mets.
This Date in Mets History
The Mets introduced Terry Collins as their new manager on this date in 2010.