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Worried that the Mets will be spending less money on payroll in 2026? Steve Cohen loudly and publicly refuted those suggestions yesterday.
The Mets remain interested in acquiring more pitching help and another bat this offseason.
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The Defector’s David Roth meditated about the changing of the guard that has occurred with the Mets this offseason.
Brandon Waddell remains with the Mets after he cleared waivers following his DFA a few days ago.
Around the National League East
The Phillies made a pair of moves yesterday, sending Matt Strahm to the Royals and replacing him by acquiring Kyle Backhus from the Diamondbacks.
Philadelphia has made some moves to bolster their bullpen, but it’s still uncertain whether catcher J.T. Realmuto will return.
The Braves have brought in former Yankees reliever Ian Hamilton on a one-year, non-guaranteed deal.
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The Nationals also made a depth signing, inking infielder Warming Bernabel to a minor league deal.
Around Major League Baseball
Three-team trade alert! The Rays, Pirates, and Astros swung a deal involving six players—the most notable of which was Brandon Lowe heading to Pittsburgh.
The Rays also made a deal with the Orioles yesterday, sending Shane Baz to Baltimore in exchange for four prospects and a draft pick.
One of the international players looking to make the jump to the majors this winter has found his new home, as the Padres have signed KBO infielder Sung-Mun Song to a contract.
A number of starting pitchers are now off the board after a slow start to the offseason, and the others may begin to follow.
The Angels have agreed to a late settlement with the family of the late Tyler Skaggs.
The Dodgers will be paying an awful lot in luxury tax money.
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