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• Mets Designate Guillo Zuñiga For Assignment

  07-07-2026 20:48 via mlbtraderumors.com
  
  The Mets have designated right-hander Guillo Zuñiga for assignment, reports Anthony DiComo of MLB.com. That opens a roster spot for righty Matt Seelinger, who was acquired in a trade with the Tigers yesterday. It was reported at the time of the trade that Seelinger had an upward mobility clause in his deal and would therefore need a 40-man spot.
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• Justin Verlander To Retire At End Of Season

  08-07-2026 19:15 via mlbtraderumors.com
  
  One of the best careers of this era of baseball is winding down. Justin Verlander announced that he will retire at the end of the current season. Earlier today, Verlander was selected as a “legend pick” for the All-Star game. Verlander issued a statement thanking commissioner Rob Manfred for the honor and revealed the news within that statement.
  “This season has challenged me in ways I haven’t experienced before,” Verlander’s statement reads, “both physi
  
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• Mets Activate Jorge Polanco, Designate Alex Carrillo

  07-07-2026 22:30 via mlbtraderumors.com
  
  The Mets announced that infielder Jorge Polanco has been activated from the 60-day injured list. He’ll rejoin the club tonight. Right-hander Alex Carrillo was designated for assignment to open a spot on the 40-man roster, and fellow infielder Ronny Mauricio was optioned to Triple-A Syracuse to open a spot on the 26-man roster. New York also confirmed the DFA of righty Guillo Zuniga and selected the contract of newly acquired righty Matt Seelinger, both of which were first reported earlier
  
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• Tigers Trade Matt Seelinger To Mets

  06-07-2026 17:07 via mlbtraderumors.com
  
  The Mets have acquired right-hander Matt Seelinger from the Tigers in exchange for cash, the team announced Monday. Chris McCosky of the Detroit News adds that Seelinger had an upward mobility clause in his contract with Detroit. That suggests the Mets will be adding Seelinger to the 40-man roster, which is currently full, though the Mets have yet to formally do so.
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• Mets Select Guillo Zuniga

  05-07-2026 16:10 via mlbtraderumors.com
  
  9:10AM: The Mets officially announced Zuniga’s selection, and right-hander Joey Gerber was optioned to Triple-A in the corresponding move.
  8:41AM: The Mets will be selecting the contract of right-hander Guillo Zuniga prior to today’s game with the Braves, according to reporter Francys Romero.  New York has an open space on its 40-man roster, so the Mets only need to make an adjustment to the 26-man roster to make room for Zuniga.
  When and if he appears in a game, it will mark Zu
  
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• Trade Deadline Outlook: New York Mets

  04-07-2026 00:21 via mlbtraderumors.com
  
  A disappointing 2026 season is almost certainly resulting in a deadline sale for the Mets. They’re 15 games under .500 and have been one of the five worst teams in MLB for the past calendar year. It already resulted in a managerial change, but owner Steve Cohen says he has no plans to overhaul the front office.
  The Mets made the most notable move of the early deadline season, flipping David Peterson to the Cubs for first base prospect Cole Mathis last week. They said that wasn&rs
  
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• Mets Release Adbert Alzolay

  02-07-2026 22:02 via mlbtraderumors.com
  
  The Mets have released right-hander Adbert Alzolay, according to his transactions tracker at MLB.com. He had been pitching for Triple-A Syracuse but is now a free agent and can sign with any club.
  Alzolay, 31, had a breakout with the Cubs in 2023. He pitched 64 innings for the Cubs, allowing 2.67 earned runs per nine. He struck out 26.5% of batters faced, walked only 5.1% of opponents and induced grounders on 42.2% of balls in play. He took over the closer’s role for the Cubs and racked up
  
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• Mets Select, Option Jefry Yan

  02-07-2026 17:50 via mlbtraderumors.com
  
  The Mets announced that they have selected left-hander Jefry Yan to their 40-man roster and optioned him to Triple-A Syracuse. That usually indicates the player had some kind of opt-out or upward mobility clause in his contract. The Mets had two 40-man vacancies, so Yan can fill one of those without a corresponding move.
  Yan, 30 next month, gets a big league roster spot for the first time. He didn’t take a straight line to get there. He was signed out of the Dominican Republic by the Angel
  
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• Cohen: Not Considering Firing David Stearns

  02-07-2026 05:25 via mlbtraderumors.com
  
  The first major domino in the Mets’ horrible season fell last week with the dismissal of manager Carlos Mendoza, who was in the final year of his contract. Andy Green will manage the team on an interim basis for the remainder of the season. He’ll return to the front office at year’s end, while the club will conduct a search for a new skipper at the beginning of the offseason.
  President of baseball operations David Stearns will get the chance to lead that hiring process. Owner S
  
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• MLBTR Podcast: The Mets In Flux, The Angels Fire Their GM, And Guardians’ Catchers

  01-07-2026 16:47 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 Anthony Franco of MLB Trade Rumors to discuss…The Mets firing manager Carlos Mendoza and making Andy Green interim manager (1:20)
  The Mets trading David Peterson
  
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• Mets To Sign Christopher Morel

  30-06-2026 15:26 via mlbtraderumors.com
  
  The Mets have agreed to a minor league deal with infielder Christopher Morel, reports Will Sammon of The Athletic. The ISE client, who was released by the Marlins a few days ago, will head to Triple-A Syracuse for the time being. He has multiple opt-out dates available on the new contract, which is common on minor league deals for veteran players of this nature.
  Morel just turned 27 last week. He’s tallied more than four years of major league service dating back to his 2022 debut with the
  
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• Marcus Semien To Miss Extended Time With Grade 3 Hip Flexor Strain

  30-06-2026 02:46 via mlbtraderumors.com
  
  Marcus Semien has been diagnosed with a Grade 3 strain of his left hip flexor, reports Jon Heyman of The New York Post. That’s the highest severity and indicates a significant muscle tear.
  The Mets have not officially confirmed the diagnosis. However, it seems they’ll be without the veteran second baseman for an extended period. Heyman noted that it’ll likely be upwards of 4-6 weeks, though even that timeline would make for a quick return. For example, Luis Robert Jr. suffered
  
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• NPB’s Hanshin Tigers Sign Anderson Severino

  29-06-2026 06:05 via mlbtraderumors.com
  
  TODAY: The Hanshin Tigers announced that Severino has been signed to a contract.
  JUNE 6: The Mets have released left-hander Anderson Severino, according to The Athletic’s Will Sammon.  Severino was designated for assignment last week, and Sammon indicates that the release was granted so Severino could sign with a Japanese team.
  The southpaw is no stranger to international play, as Severino pitched in the Mexican League during the 2024-25 seasons.  He made his return to affiliated
  
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• Mets Outright Zack Short

  28-06-2026 03:19 via mlbtraderumors.com
  
  The Mets sent infielder Zack Short outright to Triple-A, according to his MLB transaction tracker. With Francisco Lindor returning to the team on Wednesday, Short was designated for assignment. He’s cleared waivers and will head to Syracuse, unless he rejects the assignment. Short has been outrighted previously and can elect free agency.
  The 31-year-old Short appeared in three games with New York. He went 1-for-8 with five strikeouts in his brief tenure on the roster. The Mets grabbed Shor
  
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• Mets Reinstate Christian Scott From 15-Day IL

  27-06-2026 18:19 via mlbtraderumors.com
  
  JUNE 27: The Mets have reinstated Scott and optioned lefty Tyler Thornton to Triple-A Syracuse in a corresponding move. Scott will start against the Phillies on Saturday.
  JUNE 21: Mets righty Christian Scott emerged from a bullpen session on Sunday without any issues. He’s working his way back from a right hip impingement. Scott is on track to return to the club sometime next weekend, assuming he avoids any setbacks, per Anthony DiComo of MLB.com. He’ll be first eligible to come off
  
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• Mets Will Move Andy Green Back To Front Office At Season’s End

  27-06-2026 06:40 via mlbtraderumors.com
  
  The Mets tabbed Andy Green as interim manager after firing Carlos Mendoza on Friday morning. The 48-year-old Green is back in the dugout for the first time in seven years, but it’s not serving as an audition for the full-time role.
  President of baseball operations David Stearns told reporters that Green will return to the front office at the end of the season (relayed by Chelsea Janes of SNY). New York will do a full managerial search at the beginning of the offseason. Green has spent the
  
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• Mets Fire Manager Carlos Mendoza

  26-06-2026 15:30 via mlbtraderumors.com
  
  The Mets’ disastrous season has apparently reached a tipping point. Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports that the team has fired manager Carlos Mendoza. Former Padres skipper Andy Green, who’d been with the club in a player development role, will step in as interim manager for the remainder of the season. The team announced the switch a few minutes after Heyman’s initial report.
  “Carlos has led the organization with passion and grace and is beloved by everyone who work
  
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• Mets Place Marcus Semien On Injured List

  25-06-2026 20:45 via mlbtraderumors.com
  
  The Mets announced that infielder Marcus Semien has been placed on the ten-day injured list with a left hip flexor strain. Infielder Ronny Mauricio has been recalled to take his place on the roster. The Mets also recalled right-hander Daniel Duarte. The pitching staff had an opening after lefty David Peterson was traded to the Cubs. Righty Jonathan Pintaro, the 27th man for yesterday’s doubleheader, was also returned to Triple-A Syracuse. Chelsea Janes of SNY reported on Semien’s IL
  
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• Mets Trade David Peterson To Cubs

  25-06-2026 18:33 via mlbtraderumors.com
  
  June 25: The two teams have formally announced the trade. Chicago announced that righty Yosver Zulueta has been designated for assignment to open a 40-man roster spot.
  June 24: The Cubs and Mets reportedly agreed to a trade on Wednesday night. Starter David Peterson goes to Chicago in exchange for first base prospect Cole Mathis. The Cubs will need to open a 40-man roster spot once the deal is finalized.
  New York and Chicago are coincidentally amidst a four-game series at Citi Field. The Cubs ha
  
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• Mets To Trade David Peterson To Cubs

  25-06-2026 05:54 via mlbtraderumors.com
  
  10:54pm: Minor league first baseman Cole Mathis is going to New York in return, reports Will Sammon of The Athletic.
  10:48pm: The Cubs are acquiring David Peterson from the Mets, reports Jeff Passan of ESPN. Chicago is dealing with a number of rotation injuries.
  New York and Chicago are coincidentally amidst a four-game series at Citi Field. The Cubs have taken the first three games, including sweeping today’s doubleheader by scoring a combined 20 runs. A six-error showing in gam
  
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• Mets Move Kodai Senga To Bullpen

  24-06-2026 17:47 via mlbtraderumors.com
  
  The Mets are moving struggling right-hander Kodai Senga from the rotation to the bullpen, manager Carlos Mendoza announced to reporters this morning (via ESPN’s Jorge Castillo).
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• Mets Claim Jared Oliva

  23-06-2026 22:35 via mlbtraderumors.com
  
  The Mets have claimed outfielder Jared Oliva off waivers from the Giants, per Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area. San Francisco designated him for assignment a few days ago. The Mets have an open 40-man roster spot, so Oliva can take that. As for the active roster, Oliva has options, so they could send him to Triple-A if they so choose.
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• Christian Scott Could Return From IL When First Eligible

  21-06-2026 22:49 via mlbtraderumors.com
  
  Mets righty Christian Scott emerged from a bullpen session on Sunday without any issues. He’s working his way back from a right hip impingement. Scott is on track to return to the club sometime next weekend, assuming he avoids any setbacks, per Anthony DiComo of MLB.com. He’ll be first eligible to come off the 15-day IL on Saturday.
  Injuries had already trimmed New York’s rotation to three reliable options when Scott went down. He wasn’t providing much length, but the you
  
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• Mets Outright Vidal Bruján

  19-06-2026 17:49 via mlbtraderumors.com
  
  Infielder/outfielder Vidal Bruján went unclaimed on waivers after being designated for assignment by the Mets, per Anthony DiComo of MLB.com. He’s been assigned outright to Triple-A Syracuse. Bruján has the right to reject the assignment in favor of free agency if he chooses. He seems quite likely to accept, given that he’s on a split big league deal and would forfeit any remaining guarantees and be subject to potentially lesser rates of pay on a new minor league deal e
  
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• MLBTR Podcast: The Giants Prepare To Sell, Milwaukee’s Extension Strategy, And The Busy AL Central

  17-06-2026 16:57 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 of MLB Trade Rumors to discuss…The Giants reportedly preparing to sell at the deadline (2:35)
  The Brewers extending Luis Lara and calling up Cooper Pr
  
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• Mets Designate Vidal Bruján For Assignment

  16-06-2026 21:05 via mlbtraderumors.com
  
  The Mets have designated infielder Vidal Bruján for assignment. That opens an active roster spot for infielder Zack Short, who was claimed off waivers yesterday and has now reported to the team. Chelsea Janes of SNY reported Bruján’s fate prior to the official announcement.
  Bruján, 28, was acquired from the Twins in a January cash deal. He was designated for assignment just prior to Opening Day. He cleared waivers and stayed with the team in a non-roster capacity. He w
  
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• Mets To Designate Vidal Bruján For Assignment

  16-06-2026 20:32 via mlbtraderumors.com
  
  The Mets are going to designate infielder Vidal Bruján for assignment, reports Chelsea Janes of SNY. That will likely be the corresponding move to open an active roster spot for infielder Zack Short, who was claimed off waivers yesterday.
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• Mets Claim Zack Short

  15-06-2026 21:35 via mlbtraderumors.com
  
  The Mets announced that they have claimed infielder Zack Short off waivers from the Tigers. Detroit designated him for assignment last week. The Mets transferred infielder Jorge Polanco to the 60-day injured list in a corresponding 40-man move. Short is out of options and will also need an active roster spot when he reports to the team. On the pitching side, the Mets also placed right-hander Christian Scott on the 15-day IL, retroactive to June 12th, with a right hip impingement. Fellow righty D
  
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• Mets To Place Christian Scott On Injured List

  15-06-2026 19:20 via mlbtraderumors.com
  
  The Mets are going to place right-hander Christian Scott on the injured list, reports Will Sammon of The Athletic. The specific injury diagnosis isn’t publicly known but Sammon relays that the issue is believed to be minor. Scott last pitched on June 11th so the Mets should be able to backdate his IL placement by the three-day maximum to June 12th.
  Even if it ultimately proves true that this is a minor issue, it’s still not an ideal development for the Mets. They have been facing rot
  
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• Mets Pause Jorge Polanco’s Rehab Due To Ankle Soreness

  07-06-2026 18:18 via mlbtraderumors.com
  
  Jorge Polanco has been on the injured list since mid-April due to a right wrist contusion. He began a rehab assignment at Double-A Binghamton on May 27th and recently moved up to Triple-A Syracuse. However, the Mets announced last night that Polanco’s rehab is being paused due to him experiencing ankle soreness during a running progression. Polanco is being sent for further evaluation.
  The new ankle injury continues a frustrating first season in New York for Polanco, who signed a two-year,
  
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