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• Mets Notes: Baty, Robert, Alvarez, Polanco

  20-02-2026 00:08 via mlbtraderumors.com
  The Mets provided reporters with a few updates on players in camp this week, with Anthony DiComo of MLB.com among those to pass them along. Perhaps most notably, Brett Baty had a minor hamstring issue a few weeks ago and will be on a slower progression.
  It doesn’t appear there’s any concern with Baty missing the start of the season. There’s still over a month until Opening Day, so there’s lots of time for Baty to get enough reps before the start of the schedule. Baty had
  
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• Poll: Which Team Had The Best Offseason?

  19-02-2026 22:26 via mlbtraderumors.com
  The offseason has more or less come to a close at this point. While a handful of players remain available in free agency and there’s always a chance of a surprise trade or two throughout Spring Training, the vast majority of the heavy lifting has been done. As Spring Training begins, it’s worth checking in on what teams around the league did this winter to see which club had the strongest offseason. A look at a few of the candidates:
  Baltimore Orioles
  After a disastrous 2025 season t
  
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• Mets, Mike Tauchman Agree To Minor League Deal

  17-02-2026 00:31 via mlbtraderumors.com
  The Mets are in agreement with veteran outfielder Mike Tauchman on a minor league contract, report Ken Rosenthal and Will Sammon of The Athletic. The Meister Sports Management client will be in camp as a non-roster invitee once he completes a physical.
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• Dodgers Notes: Hernandez, Phillips, Diaz

  16-02-2026 02:30 via mlbtraderumors.com
  Enrique Hernandez played through most of the 2025 season with a torn muscle in his left (non-throwing) arm, and he underwent surgery to address the problem back in November.  Hernandez suggested during an offseason interview with Adam Ottavino (hat tip to MLB.com’s Sonja Chen) that his recovery process would cost him “a month or two” of the regular season, but Dodgers GM Brandon Gomes suggested a slightly longer timeline, telling The Athletic’s Fabian Ardaya and othe
  
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• Mets Claim Ben Rortvedt Off Waivers From Dodgers

  15-02-2026 20:23 via mlbtraderumors.com
  The Mets have claimed catcher Ben Rortvedt off waivers from the Dodgers, according to a report from Anthony DiComo of MLB.com. Right-hander Dedniel Nunez was transferred to the 60-day injured list to make room for Rortvedt on the 40-man roster.
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• Mets Sign MJ Melendez

  12-02-2026 19:50 via mlbtraderumors.com
  Feb. 12: The Mets formally announced Melendez’s signing. Right-hander Tylor Megill moves to the 60-day injured list to open a 40-man roster spot. Megill will miss most or all of the 2026 season following last summer’s Tommy John surgery.
  Feb. 8, 4:25pm: The deal is a split contract that will pay Melendez a lesser salary for time spent in the minors, as per Will Sammon and Tim Britton of The Athletic.  The Mets view Melendez as primarily an outfielder, but with the potential to c
  
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• Francisco Lindor To Undergo Surgery For Hamate Fracture

  11-02-2026 18:50 via mlbtraderumors.com
  Feb. 11: Lindor will indeed undergo surgery to address the injury, manager Carlos Mendoza announced to reporters this morning (via Anthony DiComo of MLB.com). The Mets haven’t officially ruled him out for Opening Day, but there’s obviously a decent chance he won’t be ready to begin the season.
  Feb. 10: Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor is being evaluated for a hamate bone injury, per president of baseball operations David Stearns. The five-time All-Star would face a six-week
  
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• Juan Soto Moving To Left Field

  10-02-2026 22:29 via mlbtraderumors.com
  Mets outfielder Juan Soto will have a new position this season. President of baseball operations David Stearns announced that Soto will move to left field, according to multiple reports. He was New York’s primary right fielder in 2025. The 27-year-old is entering the second year of the $765MM mega deal he signed with the club.
  Stearns mentioned comfort as being a factor in the decision. Soto will also be playing left field for Team Dominican Republic in the 2026 World Baseball Classic. He&
  
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• Francisco Lindor Could Need Surgery For Hamate Injury

  10-02-2026 20:11 via mlbtraderumors.com
  Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor is being evaluated for a hamate bone injury, per president of baseball operations David Stearns. The five-time All-Star would face a six-week absence if the injury requires surgery. Steans told reporters, including Jorge Castillo of ESPN, that he’s confident Lindor would be back for the beginning of the season even if he has surgery.
  Lindor underwent a debridement procedure on his right elbow early in the offseason. Insurance coverage issues related to the i
  
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• White Sox Trade Bryan Hudson To Mets

  10-02-2026 19:18 via mlbtraderumors.com
  The White Sox are trading reliever Bryan Hudson to the Mets, first reported by Joel Sherman of the New York Post. It’s a cash deal. Chicago designated the lefty for assignment last week to make room for outfielder Austin Hays. New York placed right-hander Reed Garrett on the 60-day IL in a corresponding move. The Mets have officially announced both transactions.
  Hudson split last season between the Brewers and the White Sox. He broke camp with Milwaukee, but struggled with control over the
  
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• White Sox To Trade Bryan Hudson To Mets

  10-02-2026 19:18 via mlbtraderumors.com
  The White Sox are trading reliever Bryan Hudson to the Mets, first reported by Joel Sherman of the New York Post. It’s a cash deal. Chicago designated the lefty for assignment last week to make room for outfielder Austin Hays. New York placed right-hander Reed Garrett on the 60-day IL in a corresponding move. The Mets have officially announced both moves.
  Hudson split last season between the Brewers and the White Sox. He broke camp with Milwaukee, but struggled with control over the first
  
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• Mets To Sign MJ Melendez

  08-02-2026 21:47 via mlbtraderumors.com
  The Mets have agreed to a one-year deal with MJ Melendez, reports Jon Heyman of the New York Post. It’s a $1.5MM pact that includes $500K in incentives. Melendez is a Boras Corporation client.
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• Mickey Lolich Passes Away

  04-02-2026 20:15 via mlbtraderumors.com
  The Tigers announced Wednesday that three-time American League All-Star and 1968 World Series MVP Mickey Lolich passed away this morning. He was 85 years old.Debuting as a 22-year-old during the 1963 season, Lolich quickly seized a spot in Detroit’s rotation. He became a mainstay on the Tigers’ staff for the next decade-plus, calling greats like Hall of Famer Jim Bunning and two-time Cy Young winner Denny McLain teammates along the way.
  After several years as a steady contributor, Lo
  
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• Multiple Teams Interested In Ty France

  02-02-2026 05:04 via mlbtraderumors.com
  The Diamondbacks, Mets, Padres, and Yankees are among the teams who have shown interest in Ty France, according to MassLive.com’s Chris Cotillo.  The free agent first baseman won the AL Gold Glove Award last season, though he hit only .257/.320/.360 with seven homers over 490 plate appearances with the Twins and Blue Jays.
  After batting .285/.355/.443 over 1418 PA during the 2020-22 seasons, France went from a 129 wRC+ over those three years to a 106 wRC+ in 2023, and a 93 wRC+ over t
  
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• David Robertson Announces Retirement

  30-01-2026 22:30 via mlbtraderumors.com
  Veteran reliever David Robertson has decided to hang up his spikes. He announced the decision on his personal social media pages, issuing the following statement:
  “I’ve decided it’s time for me to hang up my spikes and retire from the game I’ve loved for as long as I can remember. Baseball has given me more than I ever dreamed possible over the last 19 seasons. From winning a World Series, to pitching in an All-Star game, to representing the United States and bringing hom
  
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• Mets Sign Austin Barnes To Minor League Deal

  30-01-2026 00:40 via mlbtraderumors.com
  The Mets announced that they have signed catcher Austin Barnes and right-hander Craig Kimbrel to minor league deals with invitations to major league springing training. Barnes is represented by ACES. The Kimbrel deal was reported last week.
  Barnes, 36, has spent his entire big league career with the Dodgers thus far. Over parts of 11 seasons, he consistently graded out as a strong defender behind the plate. His offense was never his carrying tool but was generally passable for a long time. From
  
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• Nationals Claim Richard Lovelady, Designate Mickey Gasper For Assignment

  29-01-2026 21:55 via mlbtraderumors.com
  The Nationals announced that they have claimed left-hander Richard Lovelady off waivers from the Mets. New York designated him for assignment a week ago when they acquired Vidal Bruján. To open a spot for Lovelady today, the Nats have designated utility player Mickey Gasper for assignment.
  Lovelady, 30, hasn’t found much major league success yet but has received a number of chances due to better numbers in the minors. He has 111 big league innings spread over multiple seasons and in
  
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• Nationals Claim Tsung-Che Cheng, Designate Konnor Pilkington

  28-01-2026 21:47 via mlbtraderumors.com
  The Nationals announced Wednesday that they’ve claimed infielder Tsung-Che Cheng off waivers from the Mets. Left-hander Konnor Pilkington has been designated for assignment to create space on the 40-man roster.
  In 2025, Cheng made his big league debut with the Pirates, albeit in the smallest of samples (seven hitless plate appearances). The 24-year-old batted just .207/.305/.267 through 410 Triple-A plate appearances, connecting on just one homer with a dozen doubles and trio of triples.
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• MLBTR Podcast: Examining MLB’s Parity Situation – Also, Bellinger, Peralta, Robert, And Gore

  28-01-2026 16:51 via mlbtraderumors.com
  The latest episode of the MLB Trade Rumors Podcast is now live on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you get your podcasts! Make sure you subscribe as well! You can also use the player at this link to listen, if you don’t use Spotify or Apple for podcasts.This week, host Darragh McDonald is joined by Tim Dierkes of MLB Trade Rumors to discuss…Tim’s recent post looking at MLB’s economics and issues of parity (1:20)
  The possibility of a salary cap co
  
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• Mets, Grae Kessinger Agree To Minor League Deal

  28-01-2026 06:17 via mlbtraderumors.com
  The Mets are in agreement with infielder Grae Kessinger on a minor league contract, reports Mike Puma of The New York Post. A client of O’Connell Sports Management, he’ll be in camp as a non-roster invitee.
  Kessinger is a former second-round pick who played in 48 games with the Astros between 2023-24. The right-handed hitting utilityman batted .131 with one home run over 70 trips to the plate. Kessinger has had a light bat throughout his minor league career as well, batting .234
  
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• Mets To Sign Craig Kimbrel To Minor League Deal

  25-01-2026 02:19 via mlbtraderumors.com
  The Mets are expected to sign reliever Craig Kimbrel to a minor league deal, reports Jon Heyman of the New York Post. The agreement includes an invitation to MLB Spring Training. The veteran right-hander is represented by SportsMeter.
  More to come…
  
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• Details On The Mets’ Offseason Pursuits

  24-01-2026 19:49 via mlbtraderumors.com
  The Mets’ offseason has seen a bevy of major names both coming and going off the roster, and the New York Post’s Joel Sherman provides a nice breakdown of both the team’s moves and some of the behind-the-scenes plans (or backup plans) that went into these transactions.  Sherman’s piece also details some free agent and trade candidates who hadn’t been previously cited as Mets targets, including Ranger Suarez, Ryan Weathers, Johan Oviedo, and Pirates hurlers Bubb
  
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• Mariners Acquire Cooper Criswell

  24-01-2026 00:25 via mlbtraderumors.com
  The Mariners announced that they have acquired right-hander Cooper Criswell from the Mets in exchange for cash considerations. He was designated for assignment this week when New York acquired Freddy Peralta and Tobias Myers from the Brewers. Left-hander Jhonathan Díaz has been designated for assignment by Seattle as a corresponding move for Criswell. Jorge Castillo of ESPN first reported that the Mariners would be acquiring Criswell. Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reported the cas
  
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• Mariners To Acquire Cooper Criswell

  23-01-2026 23:58 via mlbtraderumors.com
  The Mariners have acquired right-hander Cooper Criswell from the Mets, reports Jorge Castillo of ESPN. He was designated for assignment this week when New York acquired Freddy Peralta and Tobias Myers from the Brewers. Seattle has a full 40-man roster and will need to make a corresponding move to make this official.
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• Mets Notes: Peralta, Senga, Benge

  23-01-2026 18:19 via mlbtraderumors.com
  The Mets acquired right-hander Freddy Peralta from the Brewers earlier this week, which led to immediate speculation about his new club potentially pursuing an extension. That probably won’t happen right away, however. Tim Britton and Will Sammon of The Athletic reported earlier this week that the club plans to give Peralta some time to get comfortable with his new club. President of baseball operations David Stearns later addressed the media via videoconference and his comments matched th
  
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• Mets Designate Richard Lovelady For Assignment

  23-01-2026 02:34 via mlbtraderumors.com
  The Mets designated lefty reliever Richard Lovelady for assignment. That’s the corresponding 40-man roster move for utility player Vidal Bruján, whom they acquired from Minnesota tonight.
  Lovelady signed a split deal at the beginning of the offseason. He secured a spot on the 40-man at the time of signing but knew there was a decent chance he’d be dropped from the roster over the winter. The contract pays Lovelady a $1MM salary for time in the majors and a $350K rate
  
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• Twins Trade Vidal Bruján To Mets

  23-01-2026 01:48 via mlbtraderumors.com
  The Twins announced they’ve traded infielder Vidal Bruján to the Mets for cash. Minnesota designated him for assignment yesterday when they acquired a different utility player, Tristan Gray, in a trade with Boston. The Mets have not announced the move and will need to designate someone themselves to clear a spot on the 40-man roster.
  Bruján is on the move for the second time this offseason. He finished the season with Atlanta but was designated for assignment a coup
  
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• Mets Designate Cooper Criswell For Assignment

  22-01-2026 06:19 via mlbtraderumors.com
  The Mets announced they’ve designated right-hander Cooper Criswell for assignment. They needed to clear a spot on the 40-man roster after tonight’s two-for-two trade because Jett Williams had not been on the roster.
  Criswell has been a DFA casualty following a big trade twice this offseason. The Red Sox squeezed him out after the Jhostynxon Garcia/Johan Oviedo deal. The Mets grabbed him off waivers a day later but will now need to trade or waive him themselves. Criswel
  
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• Brewers Trade Freddy Peralta, Tobias Myers To Mets

  22-01-2026 03:48 via mlbtraderumors.com
  The Mets and Brewers are in agreement on a deal sending Freddy Peralta and a second pitcher to Queens for prospects Jett Williams and Brandon Sproat, reports Jeff Passan of ESPN. Joel Sherman of The New York Post first reported that righty Tobias Myers is also heading to New York in the deal. Michael Marino reported this morning that the Brewers had offered Peralta for Williams and Sproat, while Pat Ragazzo of Sports Illustrated first relayed tonight that talks between the two clu
  
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• Brewers Trade Freddy Peralta To Mets

  22-01-2026 03:48 via mlbtraderumors.com
  The Mets make another splash, acquiring All-Star starter Freddy Peralta and swingman Tobias Myers from the Brewers for prospects Jett Williams and Brandon Sproat. The teams announced the blockbuster trade on Wednesday night. New York designated right-hander Cooper Criswell for assignment in a corresponding move.
  After losing out on Kyle Tucker, the Mets have signed Bo Bichette and traded for Luis Robert Jr. and Peralta. Tonight’s move is arguably the biggest of the three, as
  
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• Brewers To Trade Freddy Peralta, Tobias Myers To Mets

  22-01-2026 03:48 via mlbtraderumors.com
  The Mets and Brewers are in agreement on a deal sending Freddy Peralta and a second pitcher to Queens for prospects Jett Williams and Brandon Sproat, reports Jeff Passan of ESPN. Joel Sherman of The New York Post first reported that righty Tobias Myers is also heading to New York in the deal. Michael Marino reported this morning that the Brewers had offered Peralta for Williams and Sproat, while Pat Ragazzo of Sports Illustrated first relayed tonight that talks between the two clu
  
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• Mets, Brewers In Conversations About Freddy Peralta

  22-01-2026 03:15 via mlbtraderumors.com
  The Mets and Brewers are in discussions about star right-hander Freddy Peralta, according to reports from Pat Ragazzo of Sports Illustrated and Jon Heyman of The New York Post. There’s no deal in place, but The Post’s Joel Sherman characterizes talks as “serious.” Ragazzo adds that middle infield/center field prospect Jett Williams has come up in conversations.
  This morning, Michael Marino reported that Milwaukee was looking to acquire Williams and rookie right-
  
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• Mets Designate Tsung-Che Cheng For Assignment

  21-01-2026 22:58 via mlbtraderumors.com
  The Mets announced today that infielder Tsung-Che Cheng has been designated for assignment. That is the corresponding move to open a 40-man spot for right-hander Luis García, whose signing is now official.
  More to come.
  
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• Poll: Have The Mets Done Enough To Retool Their Lineup?

  21-01-2026 22:55 via mlbtraderumors.com
  Last night, the Mets officially announced their recent deal with star infielder Bo Bichette and swung a trade for former All-Star Luis Robert Jr. to patrol center field for the team this year. Those moves are the latest in what’s turned into a major overhaul of the Mets’ offense coming off a disappointing 83-win campaign that saw them miss the playoffs in Juan Soto’s first season under club control. Franchise stalwarts Pete Alonso, Brandon Nimmo, and Jeff McNeil departed the cl
  
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• Mets Sign Luis García

  21-01-2026 22:55 via mlbtraderumors.com
  3:55pm: The mets have now officially announced the Garcia signing. Infielder Tsung-Che Cheng was designated for assignment as the corresponding move.
  2:40pm: García has passed his physical, MLBTR has learned.
  1:02pm: The Mets and veteran right-handed reliever Luis García are in agreement on a contract, reports Joel Sherman of the New York Post. It’s a one-year, $1.75MM major league deal that can be worth up to $3MM after incentives, per Bob Nightengale of USA Today. The deal
  
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• Dodgers Sign Kyle Tucker

  21-01-2026 20:35 via mlbtraderumors.com
  Jan. 21: The Dodgers have formally announced the signing of Tucker on a four-year, $240MM contract. Outfielder Michael Siani was designated for assignment in a corresponding roster move.
  Jan. 15: The two-time defending champions have done it again. The Dodgers are reportedly in agreement with Kyle Tucker on a four-year, $240MM contract. The deal includes $30MM in deferrals and will come with an approximate $57.1MM annual value for luxury tax purposes. Tucker, a client of Excel Sports Management,
  
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• Mets To Sign Luis García

  21-01-2026 20:03 via mlbtraderumors.com
  The Mets and veteran right-handed reliever Luis García are in agreement on a contract, reports Joel Sherman of the New York Post. It’s a one-year, $1.75MM major league deal that can be worth up to $3MM after incentives, per Bob Nightengale of USA Today. García, a client of agents Larry Reynolds and Rosie Lopez-Herrera, still needs to complete a physical before the contract becomes official.
  García, 39 next week, is a veteran of 13 big league seasons who’s pitched
  
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• MLBTR Podcast: What The Tucker And Bichette Contracts Mean For Baseball – Also, Nolan Arenado And Ranger Suarez

  21-01-2026 17:03 via mlbtraderumors.com
  The latest episode of the MLB Trade Rumors Podcast is now live on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you get your podcasts! Make sure you subscribe as well! You can also use the player at this link to listen, if you don’t use Spotify or Apple for podcasts.This week, host Darragh McDonald is joined by Steve Adams and Anthony Franco of MLB Trade Rumors to discuss…The overlapping stories at the top of the market and what they might mean: The Dodgers agreed to a d
  
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• White Sox Trade Luis Robert Jr. To Mets

  21-01-2026 05:40 via mlbtraderumors.com
  10:40pm: Chicago is not sending any cash in the deal, reports Jon Heyman of The New York Post. The Mets are picking up Robert’s $20MM salary and at least a $2MM buyout on next year’s $20MM club option.
  10:19pm: The Mets and White Sox are in agreement on a trade sending outfielder Luis Robert Jr. to New York, reports Jeff Passan of ESPN. Rookie infielder Luisangel Acuña and minor league right-hander Truman Pauley are headed back to Chicago, Passan adds.
  This brings an end
  
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• White Sox To Trade Luis Robert Jr. To Mets

  21-01-2026 05:19 via mlbtraderumors.com
  The Mets and White Sox are in agreement on a trade sending outfielder Luis Robert Jr. to New York, reports Jeff Passan of ESPN. Rookie infielder Luisangel Acuña and minor league right-hander Truman Pauley are headed back to Chicago, Passan adds.
  More to come.
  
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• Mets Sign Bo Bichette

  21-01-2026 04:21 via mlbtraderumors.com
  January 20: Bichette’s physical is complete and the Mets have officially announced the signing. They’ll hold a press conference on Wednesday afternoon to introduce their new star.
  January 16: The Mets wasted little time in changing gears after missing out on the offseason’s top free agent. They’ve reportedly agreed to a massive three-year, $126MM contract with free agent infielder Bo Bichette. The Vayner Sports client can opt out of the contract after this season and
  
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• Carlos Beltran, Andruw Jones Elected To Hall Of Fame

  21-01-2026 00:23 via mlbtraderumors.com
  The Baseball Writers Association of America announced that Carlos Beltrán and Andruw Jones have been elected to the Hall of Fame. They’ll be inducted into Cooperstown alongside Jeff Kent, who was elected by the Era Committee, on July 26. Beltrán appeared on 84.2% of ballots, while Jones got to a 78.4% vote share.
  Beltrán gets the honor in his fourth year. The switch-hitting outfielder was the only player who fell between 70% and 75% on last year’s ballot. Hi
  
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• Rich Hill Not Planning To Play In 2026

  20-01-2026 23:55 via mlbtraderumors.com
  Left-hander Rich Hill doesn’t want to use the word but it seems to be leaning towards retirement. Appearing on the Baseball Isn’t Boring podcast, Hill was asked by host Rob Bradford if he was retiring and said “I don’t have any plans on playing next year.” The situation is somewhat analogous to that of Joe Kelly, who announced on the same podcast last month that he didn’t want to use the word “retire” but wasn’t planning on playing anymore.
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• Mets Still Looking To Add To Rotation, Outfield

  19-01-2026 01:55 via mlbtraderumors.com
  Bo Bichette was a somewhat unexpected addition to the Mets roster, so much of the team’s original offseason wishlist remains in place even after Bichette’s three-year, $126MM deal with New York earlier this week.  According to The Athletic’s Will Sammon, the Mets remain on the hunt for rotation help, as well as “a versatile outfielder who can handle center field and support the corner spots.”
  Looking at the list of available free agent outfielders, Mets target
  
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• Cardinals, Mets Among Teams Interested In Griffin Canning

  16-01-2026 22:35 via mlbtraderumors.com
  The Cardinals and Mets both have some interest in free agent righty Griffin Canning, reports Jon Heyman of the New York Post. Canning spent the 2025 season with the Mets after signing a one-year, make-good deal in free agency last year. He started the season well before running into a brief rough patch and then suffering a torn Achilles tendon before he really had a chance to bounce back. The White Sox are also known to have interest.
  A former second-round pick and highly regarded prospect with
  
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• Phillies Reportedly Made Seven-Year Offer To Bo Bichette

  16-01-2026 22:23 via mlbtraderumors.com
  The Mets and Bo Bichette reportedly have a deal in place, a three-year deal with a huge average annual value and opt-outs after each season. It seems he almost went the more traditional route. Bob Nightengale of USA Today reports that the Phillies thought they were going to land Bichette with a $200MM deal over seven years until the Mets swooped in with their offer after losing Kyle Tucker to the Dodgers last night. Matt Gelb of The Athletic says the offer was between $190MM and $200MM.
  The full
  
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• Mets Claim Tsung-Che Cheng

  16-01-2026 21:57 via mlbtraderumors.com
  The Mets claimed infielder Tsung-Che Cheng off waivers from the Rays, per announcements from both clubs. Tampa Bay designated Cheng for assignment last week. New York had open 40-man space and thus doesn’t need to make a corresponding roster move at this time.
  Cheng, 24, made his big league debut with the Pirates in 2025 but went hitless in seven plate appearances. He didn’t fare all that well in Triple-A last year either, hitting just .207/.305/.267 with one homer, 12 doubles and th
  
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• Mets To Sign Bo Bichette

  16-01-2026 18:17 via mlbtraderumors.com
  11:17am: Bichette is expected to play third base for the Mets, MLB Network’s Jon Morosi reports. The contract also includes full no-trade protection, per Heyman.
  11:03am: The Mets and free agent infielder Bo Bichette are in agreement on a three-year contract, reports Will Sammon of The Athletic. He’ll be guaranteed a hefty $126MM on that short-term pact, per Jon Heyman of the New York Post. Bichette can opt out after the first and second season of the contract, Ken Rosenthal of The A
  
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• Mets Reportedly Offered Tucker Four Years, $220MM

  16-01-2026 06:42 via mlbtraderumors.com
  The Mets’ final offer to Kyle Tucker was for four years and $220MM, reports Jim Duquette of MLB Network on Sirius XM Radio. Jon Heyman of The New York Post adds that the offer included no deferred money and would have been slightly frontloaded, paying $120MM over the first two seasons. Will Sammon of The Athletic adds that it included a $75MM signing bonus and allowed Tucker to opt out after the second and third season.
  It’s a very similar structure to the four-year, $240MM deal
  
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• Dodgers To Sign Kyle Tucker

  16-01-2026 04:04 via mlbtraderumors.com
  9:04pm: It’s a four-year, $240MM contract, reports Robert Murray of FanSided. Tucker can opt out after the 2027 season. There’s also an opt out after 2028, according to Passan.
  8:53pm: Kyle Tucker is in agreement on a deal with the Dodgers, reports ESPN’s Jeff Passan. It’s a short-term contract, reports Jon Heyman of The New York Post.
  The two-time defending champions have done it again. Tucker is the latest superstar addition to what was already MLB’s most feared o
  
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