Your Tuesday morning dose of New York Mets and MLB news, notes, and links.
Meet the Mets
Pete Alonso and Francisco Lindor were both named Silver Slugger Finalists.
Tim Britton and Will Sammon examined the state of the team’s rotation and wondered whether Luis Severino and/or José Quintana should stick around.
The Mets are bringing back their entire major league coaching staff, which is a rare move for them to make.
Joey Lucchesi and DJ Stewart were outrighted to Triple-A and elected free agency.
The Mets officially declined Phil Maton’s option. He will receive a $250K buyout and become a free agent.
The Mets claimed right-hander Kevin Herget off waivers from the Brewers.
They also claimed righty Luis De Los Santos off waivers from the Blue Jays.
The team extended qualifying offers to Alonso, Sean Manaea, and Luis Severino.
And thus, the Mets have begun their offseason rotation rebuild.
Will Sammon outlined the Severino QO decision and offered other notes.
Here’s a recap of all the roster moves the team made yesterday.
SNY’s John Harper made some bold predictions for the MLB offseason, including some about the Mets.
Jon Heyman mapped out his blueprint for the Mets’ success.
Mark Feinsand talked all things Juan Sotp, including his top suitors, contract projections, comps, and more.
Steve Cohen paid a surprise visit to Mets fantasy camp in Port St. Lucie.
The Mets and Amazin’ Mets Foundation will hold their MetsGiving Food Drive on Tuesday, November 19. All fans donating 10+ non-perishable food items will receive a voucher for two free tickets to select 2025 Mets home games.
Around the National League East
The Braves declined the option on former Met Travis d’Arnaud, making him a free agent.
Meanwhile, Atlanta picked up the option on Marcell Ozuna.
Atlanta added Pete Putila, former GM of the Giants, to their front office.
Joe Jiménez will miss approximately 8-12 months after undergoing surgery to repair cartilage damage in his left knee
Around Major League Baseball
The National Baseball Hall of Fame announced the Classic Baseball Era Committee ballot.
R.J. Anderson ranked the top 50 free agents and figured out some potential landing spots for each one.
MLB Trade Rumors identified their top 50 free agents and offered up their predictions.
Mark Feinsand caught you up on four things to watch at this week’s GM meetings.
Evan Drellich explored whether the woes of RSNs going to affect MLB franchise values.
The 2024 season just ended, but there’s a lot to look forward to for next season.
In total, 13 players received Qualifying offers and will have until November 19 to accept it or reject it.
The Athletics made their rebrand official, as they will now go by Athletics, or ATH.
The Cubs are making big changes to their pro scouting department.
Gerrit Cole is staying with the Yankees, and the two sides are continuing to talk extension. In a less-heralded move, the Yankees traded Taylor Trammell to the Astros for cash considerations.
Free agent Carlos Santana would like to play for three or four more years.
The Orioles picked up the $2.2 million option on reliever Cionel Pérez and the $7.5 million option on Ryan O’Hearn.
Nathan Eovaldi has declined his option and will test free agency.
Yesterday At Amazin’ Avenue
Brian Salvatore kicked off The 2024 ‘Alternate’ Mets series by looking at how things may have gone had the team inked Erik Fedde.
Chris McShane documented the team’s needs as free agency begins.
This Date in Mets History
Three days after declaring free agency, Darryl Strawberry signed a five-year deal with the Dodgers on this date in 1990.