The Mets made yet another move yesterday, albeit a relatively minor one, as they acquired former top prospect Vidal Bruján from the Twins for cash considerations and designated left-handed reliever Richard Lovelady for assignment.
Deesha Thosar writes that the Mets saved their offseason with a pivotal week.
Fellow executives see the Mets’ trade with the Brewers as a win-win for both teams.
Ken Rosenthal wonders whether or not the Mets are a better team now than they were in 2025.
Speaking of prognostications, the 2026 Mets’ ZiPS projections were published yesterday.
Will the Mets get more than one year of Freddy Peralta? The 29-year-old pitcher is reportedly open to an extension.
David Stearns, who spoke to the media about the trade yesterday, didn’t want to speculate on a potential extension with Peralta, for whom he’s traded twice in his front office career.
If you want to mark you calendars for Mets games you’ll watch to listen to on the radio this season, FOX Sports released its schedule of broadcasts for the 2026 season.
Here’s how the Mets’ trade for Freddy Peralta—alongside the Yankees’ signing of Cody Bellinger—affects the market for the remainder of the offseason.
Neither the Mets nor the Yankees think they could meet the high asking price for Tigers ace Tarik Skubal in a trade.
Will Leitch looks at teams that missed the postseason in 2025 but might make it in 2026, and you likely won’t be surprised to hear that the Mets are included.
Carlos Beltrán visited the Hall of Fame yesterday ahead of his induction this summer, and he answered questions about his involvement in the Astros’ sign-stealing scandal.
Jett Williams shared a post thanking the Mets organization and Mets fans.
The Mets announced their player development staff for 2026.
Around the National League East
Federal Baseball wondered if the Freddy Peralta trade was an indication that the Nationals would keep MacKenzie Gore. A few hours later, the Nationals traded MacKenzie Gore.
The Nationals also claimed right-handed pitcher Gus Varland off waivers and designated catcher Riley Adams for assignment.
Battery Power looked at what Chris Sale might do in 2026.
The Good Phight wrote about getting old and watching the Phillies’ roster do the same thing.
The Phillies are bringing left-handed reliever Tim Mayza back on a minor league deal.
The Marlins acquired prospect Carlos Martinez from the Giants in exchange for international bonus pool space.
Around Major League Baseball
The Mets weren’t the only team to pick up a former top prospect yesterday, as the Yankees claimed Marco Luciano off waivers from the Orioles.
The Twins signed left-handed reliever Taylor Rogers—not to be confused with his twin brother Tyler, who finished last season with the Mets—to a one-year, $2 million deal.
South Side Sox graded the White Sox’ trade of Luis Robert Jr. to the Mets, and Chicago’s American League franchise signed LaMonte Wade Jr. to a minor league deal.
Speaking of Chicago, the Cubs and Chas McCormick agreed to a minor league deal.
The Tigers signed outfielder Corey Julks to a minor league deal.
Baseball Prospectus looked at the effect that bat speed had on the free agent market this offseason.
Yesterday at Amazin’ Avenue
We got to know Freddy Peralta and Luis Robert Jr.
Our countdown of the Mets’ top prospects continued with number ten: Jack Wenninger.
This Date in Mets History
Legendary Mets broadcast Ralph Kiner finally got his place in Cooperstown when he was elected to the Hall of Fame for his fantastic career as a player on this date in 1975.