{"id":559640,"date":"2026-02-07T14:32:16","date_gmt":"2026-02-07T14:32:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/559640\/"},"modified":"2026-02-07T14:32:16","modified_gmt":"2026-02-07T14:32:16","slug":"mets-morning-news-for-february-7-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/559640\/","title":{"rendered":"Mets Morning News for February 7, 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Meet the Mets<\/p>\n<p class=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/2026\/02\/06\/sports\/how-carlos-mendoza-could-fill-out-mets-lineup-for-opening-day\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:What might the Mets\u2019 lineup look like;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">What might the Mets\u2019 lineup look like<\/a> coming out of spring training?<\/p>\n<p>Around the National League East<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">The Phillies top three hitters in their lineup this year is bound to be Trea Turner, Kyle Schwarber, and Bryce Harper, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mlb.com\/phillies\/news\/rob-thomson-has-good-options-for-phillies-batting-order\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:but in what order;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">but in what order<\/a>?<\/p>\n<p>Advertisement<\/p>\n<p>Advertisement<\/p>\n<p>Advertisement<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">The Braves ae <a href=\"https:\/\/www.batterypower.com\/atlanta-braves-news\/125879\/kyle-farmer-non-roster-invitee-infield\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:bringing veteran infielder Kyle Farmer into spring training;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">bringing veteran infielder Kyle Farmer into spring training<\/a> as a non-roster invitee.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">The Marlins <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mlbtraderumors.com\/2026\/02\/rays-claim-victor-mesa-jr-waivers-marlins.html\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:made a swap with their Florida counterparts;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">made a swap with their Florida counterparts<\/a>, dealing Victor Mesa Jr. to the Rays in exchange for minor league infielder Angel Brachi.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">Federal Baseball <a href=\"https:\/\/www.federalbaseball.com\/washington-nationals-prospects\/88773\/3-takeaways-from-top-30-washington-nationals-prospects-list\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:broke down;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">broke down<\/a> their list of top 30 Nationals prospects.<\/p>\n<p>Around Major League Baseball<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">Veteran first baseman Paul Goldschmidt is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mlbtraderumors.com\/2026\/02\/yankees-to-re-sign-paul-goldschmidt.html\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:returning to the Yankees on a one-year deal;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">returning to the Yankees on a one-year deal<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">Longtime Blue Jays broadcaster Buck Martinez <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mlb.com\/news\/buck-martinez-retires-as-blue-jays-broadcaster\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:has announced his retirement;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">has announced his retirement<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">Dodgers pitching coach Mark Prior expressed excitement at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mlb.com\/news\/mark-prior-excited-to-see-full-version-of-shohei-ohtani-in-2026\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:getting to see Shohei Ohtani in his full form;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">getting to see Shohei Ohtani in his full form<\/a> this season.<\/p>\n<p>Advertisement<\/p>\n<p>Advertisement<\/p>\n<p>Advertisement<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">MLB.com listed <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mlb.com\/news\/prospects-who-can-compete-for-opening-day-spot-2026?t=mlb-pipeline-coverage\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:one prospect for each team;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">one prospect for each team<\/a> who has a chance of securing a spot on the opening day roster this spring.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">Mark McGwire <a href=\"https:\/\/www.espn.com\/mlb\/story\/_\/id\/47853745\/mark-mcgwire-special-assistant-player-development-as\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:is back in the Athletics organization;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">is back in the Athletics organization<\/a> in a player development role.<\/p>\n<p>Yesterday at Amazin\u2019 Avenue<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">Brian Salvatore discussed <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazinavenue.com\/new-york-mets-roster\/89914\/mets-2026-season-preview-austin-barnes-catcher-injury-glove-syracuse-depth\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Austin Barnes\u2019s effort to serve as depth;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Austin Barnes\u2019s effort to serve as depth<\/a> for the the 2026 Mets.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">The Amazin\u2019 Avenue minor league staff <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazinavenue.com\/new-york-mets-prospects-minor-leagues\/89758\/top-25-mets-prospects-for-2026-rhp-peter-kussow-27\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:ranked Peter Kussow on their list of top minor league prospects;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">ranked Peter Kussow on their list of top minor league prospects<\/a> entering the 2026 season.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">Vasilis Drimalitis examined the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazinavenue.com\/new-york-mets-analysis\/89575\/mets-analysis-bench-designated-hitter-2026-baty-torrens-vientos\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:current state of the team\u2019s DH and bench positions;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">current state of the team\u2019s DH and bench positions<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">Linus Lawrence provided a list of the Mets players who will be participating in the World Baseball Classic.<\/p>\n<p>This Date in Mets History<\/p>\n<p class=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazinavenue.com\/2013\/2\/7\/3963446\/new-york-mets-history-endy-chavez\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Happy birthday, Endy Chavez!;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Happy birthday, Endy Chavez!<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Meet the Mets What might the Mets\u2019 lineup look like coming out of spring training? 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