Ronny Mauricio To Have Surgery Soon
New York Mets rookie infielder Ronny Mauricio (knee) will have surgery to fix a torn ACL in his knee shortly after New Year's Day, according to a league source. The 22-year-old is in good spirits after injuring his right knee on Dec. 10 while playing winter ball in the Dominican Republic. He was expected to […]
Starling Marte Likely To Play Winter Ball
After missing significant time in 2023, New York Mets outfielder Starling Marte (groin) is likely to play winter ball in the Dominican Republic after New Year's Day, according to people briefed on the matter. However, nothing has been firmly established regarding Marte's offseason plans, and it's unclear how much action he'll see if he actually […]
Unclear If Mets Going After Blake Snell, Jordan Montgomery
After missing out on Japanese right-hander Yoshinobu Yamamoto, it's uncertain if the New York Mets will pursue top remaining free-agent starters Blake Snell and Jordan Montgomery, who are also drawing interest from the Los Angeles Angels, San Francisco Giants, Philadelphia Phillies, Boston Red Sox and others. The Mets have been linked more to the next […]
Mets Sign Chad Smith To Minors Deal
The New York Mets signed free-agent right-hander Chad Smith to a minor-league deal with an invitation to major-league spring training. Smith became a free agent when he refused an outright assignment to the minors with the Oakland Athletics. The 28-year-old only appeared in 10 games out of the Oakland bullpen in 2023 and wasn't effective, […]
Can Tyler Glasnow Make Good on His Hefty Draft Day Price Tag?
Tyler Glasnow came into the league with the Pirates in 2016, but it wasn't until he joined the Rays during the 2018 season that he began to really see success. He pitched exclusively as a reliever for the Pirates in 2018; however, he was a starter in all 11 games he appeared in for the […]
Coleman Crow Headed To Milwaukee
The Milwaukee Brewers acquired minor-league right-hander Coleman Crow from the New York Mets on Wednesday in exchange for right-hander Adrian Houser and outfielder Tyrone Taylor, according to a source. It's essentially a salary dump for the Brewers while taking on a young pitcher that is likely to miss all of the 2024 season following Tommy […]
Mets Acquire Adrian Houser, Tyrone Taylor From Brewers
The New York Mets acquired right-hander Adrian Houser and outfielder Tyrone Taylor from the Milwaukee Brewers on Wednesday in exchange for a minor-league right-hander Coleman Crow, whom the Mets acquired in the Eduardo Escobar trade, according to a source. The deal clears money for the Brewers, with Houser projected to make $5.6 million in salary […]
Mets Prepping Very Serious Offer For Yoshinobu Yamamoto
The New York Mets are reportedly preparing a "very serious offer" for Japanese free-agent pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto. It's certainly no surprise to see the deep-pocketed Mets making a big-time bid for one of the top international free agents of all time. The 25-year-old right-hander has rattled off three consecutive Nippon Professional Baseball MVP awards with […]
MLB Rumors: Landing Spots for Blake Snell and 2024 Fantasy Baseball Outlook
Blake Snell posted an MLB-best 2.25 ERA, .181 OBA, and H/9 of 5.8 in 2023 on the way to his second Cy Young award and an All-MLB Team selection. He also ranked sixth in K with 234 and second in K/9 at 11.7. All of this makes him one of the most coveted offseason free […]
Mets Acquire Yohan Ramirez From White Sox
The New York Mets have acquired relief pitcher Yohan Ramirez from the Chicago White Sox in exchange for cash considerations. Ramirez was designated for assignment by the White Sox last week in order to clear a 40-man roster spot for the recently-signed Eric Fedde. The right-hander split the 2023 season between the White Sox and […]
Top 250 Dynasty Fantasy Baseball Prospects Rankings (2024 Update)
Welcome back RotoBallers to the 2024 update of our MLB team's dynasty fantasy baseball prospects rankings for the 2024 season. This update includes a few changes/additions. First, while they may not be considered "prospects" in many leagues, foreign signees from Japanese or Korean professional leagues will be eligible in first-year player drafts, so they are […]
Third Base and Shortstop - Early 2024 Fantasy Baseball ADP Analysis
It might only be the second week of December, but 2024 draft season is already beginning to heat up. Sites like NFBC and Fantrax make it easy to scratch that early draft itch and I've already completed one draft for 2024, a 50-round draft champions draft on NFBC. I've been working through my early 2024 […]
Trevor Gott Signs With Athletics
Relief pitcher Trevor Gott signed with the Oakland Athletics on Friday. The 31-year-old pitched with the Seattle Mariners and New York Mets last season, appearing in 64 games with a 4.19 ERA. The A's could try to deploy Gott in high-leverage situations, hoping to move him for a prospect at the deadline if he shows […]
Mets Ink Cam Robinson To Minor-League Deal
The New York Mets have signed relief pitcher Cam Robinson to a minor-league deal with an invite to spring training. The 24-year-old has yet to reach the big leagues and has spent his entire professional career in the Milwaukee Brewers organization prior to joining the Mets. He split the 2023 campaign between Double-A and Triple-A […]
Mets Sign Trayce Thompson To Minor-League Deal
The New York Mets signed free-agent outfielder Trayce Thompson to a minor-league deal with an invitation to spring training on Wednesday, according to a source. Thompson comes to the Mets after a rough 2023 season in which he hit .163/.285/.294 with six home runs, two doubles, 17 RBI and 17 runs scored in 72 games […]
Francisco Alvarez Open To Long-Term Deal With Mets
New York Mets catcher Francisco Alvarez is open to signing a long-term deal with the club in the near future. The 22-year-old debuted with the club in the 2022 season but appeared in just five games before enjoying a solid rookie season. Alvarez hit just .209 but launched a healthy 25 home runs and knocked […]
Mets To Pursue Blake Snell If Yoshinobu Yamamoto Signs Elsewhere
The New York Mets will reportedly target free-agent starting pitcher Blake Snell if they do not end up signing Yoshinobu Yamamoto this offseason. While Yamamoto is the team's top pitching target, his high intrigue and potentially hefty deal could result in the Mets not landing him. Snell is the reigning National League Cy Young winner […]
Ronny Mauricio Needs Surgery For Torn ACL
New York Mets rookie infielder Ronny Mauricio (knee) suffered a torn ACL in his knee while playing winter ball in the Dominican Republic on Sunday and will need to have surgery, according to a source. There is no clear timetable for when the 22-year-old Dominican switch-hitter will be ready to play again, but he's most […]
Ronny Mauricio Being Evaluated For Knee Injury
New York Mets rookie infielder Ronny Mauricio (knee) has left the Dominican Republic for more evaluation on a knee injury he sustained while playing for the Tigres del Licey in the winter league on Sunday. It's unclear how serious the 22-year-old's knee injury is at this point or whether he'll be ready for the start […]
Ronny Mauricio Injured Playing Winter Ball
New York Mets infielder Ronny Mauricio (undisclosed) went 2-for-4 with a triple and a walk on Sunday in the Dominican Winter League and also played his fifth straight game without an error, but he left the game early with a trainer after he came up limping running the bases. The severity of the 22-year-old's injury […]
Jorge Lopez Agrees To One-Year Deal With Mets
Free-agent right-handed reliever Jorge Lopez and the New York Mets agreed to a one-year, $2 million deal on Thursday, according to sources. The 30-year-old pitched for the Minnesota Twins, Miami Marlins and Baltimore Orioles in 2023 and had a poor 5.95 ERA (5.76 FIP), 1.51 WHIP, three saves, 22 walks and 49 strikeouts in 59 […]
Mets, Pete Alonso Haven't Talked Extension
The New York Mets and All-Star first baseman Pete Alonso have not talked about a long-term contract extension yet this offseason, according to a source. Alonso notably hired Scott Boras as his agent back in October and he isn't scheduled to reach free agency until after the 2025 season. There wasn't much rush to talk […]
Michael Tonkin Agrees To Big-League Deal With Mets
Free-agent right-hander Michael Tonkin agreed to a one-year, $1 million major-league deal with the New York Mets on Tuesday, according to a source. Tonkin was nothing spectacular in 2023, but it was his return to the majors for the first time in six seasons. The 34-year-old veteran pitched for the Atlanta Braves and had a […]
Jose Iglesias Signs Minors Deal With Mets
Free-agent infielder Jose Iglesias signed a minor-league deal with the New York Mets on Tuesday. The deal includes an invitation to major-league spring training. Iglesias will provide infield depth, mainly at shortstop, for the Mets heading into next spring. The 33-year-old Cuban didn't surface in the big leagues at all in 2023 but did impress […]
A Year to Forget: Fantasy Baseball Pitchers Who Will Rebound in 2024
Fantasy baseball managers drafted these pitchers in 2023 expecting them to deliver results, however, they underperformed expectations relative to their ADP. Due to their underwhelming seasons, scorned managers will cast them aside, avoiding them in drafts. As a result, they will see a discount in ADP going into 2024, but with bounce-back campaigns in order, […]
Mets Don't Plan On Adding Another Third Baseman
New York Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns said at his press briefing on Monday at the winter meetings that the team already has their third baseman on the roster for next season. There isn't a definitive leader among Brett Baty, Ronny Mauricio and Mark Vientos, but there aren't plans beyond utility man Joey […]
Jeff McNeil To See Majority Of His Time At Second Base
New York Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns said that utility man Jeff McNeil is expected to get the majority of his playing time at second base in 2024, which is why the team is looking to add an outfielder who will play a lot. McNeil played 99 games at the keystone last year […]
Edwin Diaz Is "Fully Healthy"
New York Mets manager Carlos Mendoza said that closer Edwin Diaz (knee), who had season-ending knee surgery in March, is "fully healthy." Mendoza wouldn't commit to saying Diaz will have a normal spring training, but he said the Mets will have to put together a plan that makes sense. Diaz suffered a torn patellar tendon […]
Mets Showing Interest In Jung Hoo Lee
The New York Mets are looking to make upgrades to their outfield. The organization is reportedly showing interest in Korean slugger Jung Hoo Lee. Last season, Lee slashed .318/.406/.455 with six home runs, 45 RBI, and six stolen bases in 86 games in Korea. He suffered a season-ending ankle injury that required surgery. He's expected […]
Yoshinobu Yamamoto Is Where Mets' Focus Lies
The New York Mets are concentrating on a deal with free-agent starting pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto and are seemingly less involved with two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani now. The Mets haven't been told they are out of the Ohtani sweepstakes, but their attention is being shifted to Yamamoto and other starting pitchers, such as Jordan Montgomery, Blake […]