Your Saturday morning of New York Mets and MLB news, notes, and links.
Meet the Mets
While we were narrowly denied a Subway Series this past October, the Mets and Yankees will be competing against each other for some top free agents.
Free agent shortstop Willy Adames is reportedly a target for the Mets, who would likely shift him to third base.
The Mets announced that Tyrone Taylor underwent multiple surgeries over the past few weeks, but should be good to go in a couple months.
Around the National League East
The Phillies announced some upcoming personnel changes in their front office—the most notable news being that current GM Sam Fuld will eventually transition to President of Business Operations, with Preston Mattingly subsequently taking over as general manager.
The Braves paired with Major League Baseball to file an objection to Diamond Sports Groups’ reorganization plan.
Around Major League Baseball
Yankees owner Hal Steinbrenner will be meeting with Scott Boras and Juan Soto shortly after Steve Cohen does.
One person who will certainly be back in the Bronx in 2025: manager Aaron Boone, whose club option was picked up.
After much speculation, Japanese ace Rōki Sasaki will officially be posted by the Chiba Lotte Marines, freeing up a major league team (*cough* Dodgers *cough*) to sign him.
Angels shortstop Zach Neto recently underwent shoulder surgery that could sideline him for the start of the 2025 season.
After years working with the Astros front office, Hall of Famer Reggie Jackson revealed that he is stepping away from the team.
MLB Pipeline provided a scouting report for every player on the Arizona Fall League All-Star teams—including Mets prospect Jett Williams.
The cutoff for Super Two arbitration eligibility for the 2025 season has been increased slightly from this past year.
Yesterday at Amazin’ Avenue
The annual Amazin’ Avenue Offseason Plan contest is now underway!
Chris McShane provided a free agent profile for Teoscar Hernández, who could be a Mets target if the team misses out on Juan Soto.
This Date in Mets History
M. Donald Grant announced that he’d be stepping down as board chairman for the Mets on this date in 1978.