Your Wednesday morning dose of Mets and Major League Baseball news, notes, and links.
Meet the Mets
Anthony DiComo outlined the Mets’ need for pitching going into next season and the various ways they could go about building a pitching staff.
The iconic “OMG” sign that became a symbol for the Mets 2024 run is heading to Cooperstown.
Tim Healey discussed the necessity of the Mets young players having the same opportunity next season that Mark Vientos did this past season.
Deesha Thosar evaluated the potential suitors for Juan Soto, and the Mets unsurprisingly are one of the most notable.
Tim Britton and Will Sammon looked at Jesse Winker and J.D. Martinez and whether the Mets should look to bring either back.
Yankees GM Brian Cashman confirmed that the team has had contact with Pete Alonso in free agency.
Around the National League East
After being outrighted by the Miami Marlins, Sixto Sánchez has elected free agency.
Braves GM Alex Anthopoulos said that seemingly neither Ronald Acuña Jr. nor Spencer Strider will be ready for the beginning of next season.
Around Major League Baseball
The Dodgers announced that Shohei Ohtani underwent surgery to repair a torn labrum suffered when he dislocated his left shoulder.
Luis Curvelo is a young reliever, just 24 years old, and is now a minor league free agent and will surely be on a lot of teams’ radars.
Skip Schumaker has found his next position as a special advisor within the Texas Rangers front office.
Blue Jays GM Ross Atkins has dispelled any rumors of a Bo Bichette trade.
Yesterday at Amazin’ Avenue
Thomas Henderson laid out the state of the Mets 40-man roster at the outset of the offseason.
This Date in Mets History
Bud Selig moved the Brewers to the National League on this date in 1997, and the Mets had some pretty good luck against them for a substantial amount of time.