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• Mets Release Joe Jacques

  10-09-2026 23:16 via New York Mets – MLB Trade Rumors
  
  The Mets released Joe Jacques, according to the left-hander’s MLB.com profile page.  Jacques had been playing on a minor league contract signed last offseason, though his time with the Mets has now ended without any time on the active roster.
  Injuries played a role in Jacques’ continued stay in the minors, as he spent almost two and a half months on the Triple-A injured list.  However, the southpaw wasn’t very effective when he was able to pitch, as Jacques posted a 5
  
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• Dodgers Claim Christian Cairo

  09-11-2026 22:34 via New York Mets – MLB Trade Rumors
  
  The Dodgers announced that they have claimed infielder Christian Cairo off waivers from the Mets. New York designated him for assignment last week. The Dodgers had three vacancies on their 40-man roster and don’t need to make a corresponding move.
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• Eric Wagaman Elects Free Agency

  08-11-2026 16:01 via New York Mets – MLB Trade Rumors
  
  Infielder Eric Wagaman has elected free agency, according to his transactions log at MLB.com. That was the expected outcome after the Mets outrighted him off the 40-man roster a week ago. He’s now on the market as a low-cost, minor league depth option.
  Wagaman debuted with the Angels in 2024 and elected free agency at the end of that year following a DFA. He signed with the Marlins for the 2025 season and went on to take 514 plate appearances in 2025, his largest big league sample to date. Unf
  
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• Mets Sign Robert Stock To Major League Contract

  07-11-2026 17:04 via New York Mets – MLB Trade Rumors
  
  The Mets announced Friday that right-hander Robert Stock has been signed to a one-year, Major League deal.  MLB.com’s Anthony DiComo specifies that Stock’s deal is a split contract, so the righty will earn differing salaries based on his time on New York’s active roster or in the minor leagues.
  Stock turns 37 later this month, and is a veteran of six MLB seasons.  After posting a 4.71 ERA over 55 games and 72 2/3 innings with four big league teams during the 2018-21 seasons, Stock spent
  
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• Tarik Skubal Rumors: Mets, Dodgers, Cubs

  06-11-2026 06:43 via New York Mets – MLB Trade Rumors
  
  Free agency opened to all 30 teams on Monday evening, officially kicking off the bidding for Tarik Skubal. The first few days of the offseason have been characteristically slow throughout the entire market, but there’s been early speculation about the landing spot for the top free agent.
  Much of the attention has unsurprisingly focused on the Mets and Dodgers, generally viewed as the two likeliest Skubal destinations. Jon Heyman of The New York Post wrote on Wednesday that the Mets are indeed
  
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• Mets To Hire Johnny Washington As Co-Hitting Coach

  05-11-2026 21:29 via New York Mets – MLB Trade Rumors
  
  The Mets are hiring Johnny Washington as a co-hitting coach, reports Joel Sherman of The New York Post. He was working for Atlanta in 2026 as minor league hitting coordinator.
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• Mets To Add A.J. Ellis To Coaching Staff

  05-11-2026 04:03 via New York Mets – MLB Trade Rumors
  
  The Mets are hiring former big league catcher A.J. Ellis as major league strategy coordinator, reports Will Sammon of The Athletic. He’ll be on Andy Green’s coaching staff.
  Ellis logged parts of 11 seasons in the big leagues during his playing career. He spent the vast majority of that time as a backup with the Dodgers. Ellis was highly regarded as a game-caller behind the plate and forged a strong battery with Clayton Kershaw throughout the best seasons of Kershaw’s future Hall of Fame ca
  
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• Mets Notes: Bichette, Sato, First Base

  05-11-2026 00:50 via New York Mets – MLB Trade Rumors
  
  Back in August, the Mets were connected to Japanese slugger Teruaki Sato, who is now available via the posting system. This week, a report from Tim Britton and Will Sammon of The Athletic suggests that the club is less likely to make a push there now that infielder Bo Bichette has opted to stay in Queens.
  Sato has put up big offensive numbers in his career in Nippon Professional Baseball. His future defensive home is more of a question but his primary position in NPB has been third base. Some sc
  
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• Mets Designate Kyren Paris, Christian Cairo For Assignment

  02-11-2026 23:36 via New York Mets – MLB Trade Rumors
  
  The Mets announced that infielder Kyren Paris, who was just claimed off waivers a few days ago, has been signed to a major league contract for 2027 and has been designated for assignment. They also announced that fellow infielder Christian Cairo has been designated for assignment as well. It was reported earlier today that Cairo, who was claimed off waivers in September, had also signed a big league deal.
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• Orioles Make Four Waiver Claims; Leody Taveras Elects Free Agency

  02-11-2026 22:10 via New York Mets – MLB Trade Rumors
  
  The Orioles announced a dizzying slew of roster moves ahead of the deadline to get 40-man rosters down to 40 players. Baltimore claimed right-hander Josh White off waivers from the Marlins and southpaw Philip Abner off waivers from the Mets. The O’s also claimed catcher Zach Morgan from the Giants and righty Chase Hampton from the Cardinals.
  Meanwhile, outfielder Leody Taveras cleared waivers and rejected an outright assignment, instead opting for free agency. Baltimore also confirmed its prev
  
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• Orioles Announce Eight Roster Moves

  02-11-2026 22:10 via New York Mets – MLB Trade Rumors
  
  The Orioles announced a dizzying slew of roster moves ahead of the deadline to get 40-man rosters down to 40 players. Baltimore claimed right-hander Josh White off waivers from the Marlins and southpaw Philip Abner off waivers from the Mets. The O’s also claimed catcher Zach Morgan from the Giants and righty Chase Hampton from the Cardinals.
  Meanwhile, outfielder Leody Taveras cleared waivers and rejected an outright assignment, instead opting for free agency. Baltimore also confirmed its prev
  
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• Mets Claim Pierson Ohl

  02-11-2026 21:50 via New York Mets – MLB Trade Rumors
  
  The Mets have claimed right-hander Pierson Ohl off waivers from the Rockies, reports Chelsea Janes of SNY.
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• Marlins To Claim Cameron Weston

  02-11-2026 20:41 via New York Mets – MLB Trade Rumors
  
  The Marlins claimed righty Cameron Weston off waivers from the division-rival Mets, reports Will Sammon of The Athletic. New York had claimed Weston off waivers from the Orioles in early September. He spent the remainder of the season with the Mets’ top affiliate in Syracuse but didn’t pitch in a big league game as a Met.
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• Mets To Claim Jack Anderson

  02-11-2026 19:35 via New York Mets – MLB Trade Rumors
  
  The Mets are claiming righty Jack Anderson off waivers from the Twins, reports Anthony DiComo of MLB.com.
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• Mets Sign Christian Cairo

  02-11-2026 16:40 via New York Mets – MLB Trade Rumors
  
  The Mets have signed infielder Christian Cairo to a major league deal, per a team announcement. Cairo closed the season in New York’s system after joining the organization via waiver claim.
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• Mets Outright Four Players Off 40-Man Roster

  02-11-2026 00:33 via New York Mets – MLB Trade Rumors
  
  The Mets have outrighted outfielder Cristian Pache, infielder Eric Wagaman, left-hander Philip Abner, and right-hander Cameron Weston off their 40-man roster, MLB.com’s Anthony DiComo reports.  This brings New York’s 40-man roster down to 39 players, putting the team in good shape for tomorrow’s deadline for 40-man roster compliance.
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• Jerry Koosman Passes Away

  01-11-2026 20:14 via New York Mets – MLB Trade Rumors
  
  Jerry Koosman passed away today at age 83, as per an announcement from the Mets.  A veteran of 19 Major League seasons, Koosman spent the first 12 of those seasons in New York, with a legacy that includes a retired #36 jersey and a spot in the Mets’ Hall of Fame.
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• Mets Claim Kyren Paris From Angels

  30-10-2026 00:05 via New York Mets – MLB Trade Rumors
  
  The Mets announced they’ve claimed infielder/outfielder Kyren Paris off waivers from the Angels. New York also designated outfielder Cristian Pache for assignment.
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• Bo Bichette To Exercise Player Option For 2027

  29-10-2026 23:54 via New York Mets – MLB Trade Rumors
  
  Bo Bichette will remain with the Mets for the 2027 season. Will Sammon of The Athletic reports that the two-time All-Star is bypassing his first opportunity to opt out of his three-year deal. Bichette will lock in a $42MM salary for next year. He can opt out after ’27 or trigger another $42MM player option for the final season of the contract.
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• Mets To Add Mariano Duncan To Coaching Staff

  26-10-2026 23:51 via New York Mets – MLB Trade Rumors
  
  The Mets are going to add Mariano Duncan to their major league coaching staff, reports Joel Sherman of The New York Post. Sherman doesn’t specify what title Duncan will have but says his duties will involve working with the position players in various facets. Separately, Mike Puma of The New York Post reports that Kevin Long is no longer under consideration for a role with the Mets. Chelsea Janes of SNY adds that Cubs assistant hitting coach John Mallee is also no longer in the mix.
  Duncan, 63
  
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• Francisco Lindor Will Be Just Fine In 2027

  25-10-2026 21:03 via New York Mets – MLB Trade Rumors
  
  The Mets played well below expectations in 2026. Due to injuries and underperformance, they ultimately finished at 74-88 despite entering the year with playoff aspirations. Among the veterans who struggled was shortstop Francisco Lindor. The soon-to-be 33-year-old strained his left calf in April and ended up missing two months. As a result, he only played in 105 games, his lowest in a non-COVID season since 2015.
  When healthy, Lindor was a couple knocks below his usual output at the plate. He ba
  
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• NL East Notes: Murphy, Mets, Marlins, Compton, Miller

  24-10-2026 19:48 via New York Mets – MLB Trade Rumors
  
  Before Pat Murphy was promoted from bench coach to Brewers’ manager in November 2023, Murphy was known to be one of the finalists in the Mets’ 2019 managerial search that eventually resulted in the hiring of Carlos Beltran.  Then-Mets GM Brodie Van Wagenen (who is now Murphy’s agent) preferred Murphy as the hire and made that recommendation to former COO Jeff Wilpon, as Van Wagenen and Murphy told the New York Post’s Joel Sherman.
  Less than three months after being hired, Beltran resign
  
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• Mets Interested In John Mallee For Coaching Job

  21-10-2026 00:51 via New York Mets – MLB Trade Rumors
  
  The Mets are looking to add a hitting coach of some kind. It was reported yesterday that Kevin Long would be interviewed for a job. Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports today that John Mallee is also on the list.
  In 2026, the Mets had Troy Snitker as hitting coach, Rafael Fernandez as assistant hitting coach and Jeff Albert as director of hitting. Snitker and Fernandez are expected back next year but Albert is not. DiComo’s reporting today indicates the Mets aren’t sure if they are goin
  
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• Mets To Interview Kevin Long About Coaching Job

  20-10-2026 02:58 via New York Mets – MLB Trade Rumors
  
  The Mets and Kevin Long will meet tomorrow to discuss a possible role on the coaching staff, according to Mike Puma of the New York Post.  Long is a familiar face in Queens, as he previously worked as the Mets’ hitting coach during the 2015-17 seasons.
  It’s logical to assume that Long is a candidate for the Mets’ director of hitting role, as Jeff Albert is moving on after four years in the job.  The director of hitting position oversees the offensive approach for both
  
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• Five Players Elect Free Agency

  17-10-2026 16:09 via New York Mets – MLB Trade Rumors
  
  Five more players who played in MLB this year have elected minor league free agency, according to the transaction tracker at MiLB.com. These players were all outrighted off teams’ 40-man rosters and have played seven-plus seasons in the minors, so the elections are mostly formalities.
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  Vidal Bruján (Mets)
  The Mets acquired Bruján from Minnesota in a cash trade over the offseason. The out-of-options infielder failed to break camp and cleared waivers on Opening Day. N
  
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• Poll: Will Bo Bichette Opt Out?

  14-10-2026 05:27 via New York Mets – MLB Trade Rumors
  
  There’s no bigger option decision this year than Bo Bichette’s. The two-time All-Star went short on his deal with the Mets, locking in a monster $42MM average annual value on a three-year term. The deal allowed him to retest free agency after either of the first two seasons.
  Bichette collected a $40MM signing bonus upfront and made $2MM in salary. The deal includes $42MM salaries for both 2027 and ’28. If Bichette opts out, he receives a $5MM buyout — though that would be
  
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• Matt Kleine, Rob Cerfolio Candidates In Athletics’ GM Search

  08-10-2026 00:42 via New York Mets – MLB Trade Rumors
  
  The Athletics are looking for a new front office leader. According to reporting from Patrick Mooney and Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic, Brewers assistant general manager Matt Kleine is on the list of candidates, though it’s not specified if he has interviewed for the gig. The report mentions that Cardinals assistant general manager Rob Cerfolio has interviewed with the A’s but he is expected that he will stay with his current club. Per the report, he is more likely to be promoted to g
  
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• Mets’ Jeff Albert Not Returning To Coaching Staff In 2027

  07-10-2026 06:25 via New York Mets – MLB Trade Rumors
  
  The Mets announced that director of hitting Jeff Albert and quality assurance coach Danny Barnes will not be on the 2027 coaching staff. Anthony DiComo of MLB.com, who first reported the news, suggests it’s possible they’ll find different roles in the organization but are free to pursue other opportunities. DiComo adds that the rest of the staff, aside from batting practice pitcher Kevin Mahoney, is expected to return in Andy Green’s first full season in the manager’s off
  
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• Mets’ Jared Young Expected To Be Ready For 2027 Season

  01-10-2026 18:47 via New York Mets – MLB Trade Rumors
  
  Mets first baseman Jared Young had his 2026 campaign cut short after a nasty collision with Nolan McLean. He was knocked unconscious and had to be stretchered off the field. Anthony DiComo of MLB.com spoke to Young yesterday and reports he is recovering well and is expected to be ready for Spring Training.
  Young suffered a concussion along with neck and ear issues. He hasn’t fully regained his hearing, but anticipates it will return soon. He can’t remember the hours after the collisi
  
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• 12 Players Elect Free Agency

  30-09-2026 06:26 via New York Mets – MLB Trade Rumors
  
  Now that the season is over, we’ll start seeing several players choose to become minor league free agents.  Major League free agents (i.e. players with six-plus years of big league service time) will hit the open market five days after the end of the World Series, but eligible minor leaguers can already start electing free agency.
  To qualify, these players must have been all outrighted off their team’s 40-man rosters during the 2026 season without being added back.  These p
  
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