Your Tuesday morning dose of New York Mets and MLB news, notes, and links.
Meet the Mets
The Mets are believed to be one of three finalists for Kyle Tucker and have held conversations with the All-Star outfielder and his team, which have been described as “positive”. The Blue Jays and Dodgers are the other finalists.
In Anthony McCarron’s bold predictions for the remainder of the offseason, he sees the Mets missing out on Tucker but adding Framber Valdez, as well as old friends Harrison Bader and Chris Bassitt.
Nolan McLean is listed as the top right-handed pitching prospect in MLB.
Around the National League East
The Phillies may be the favorites to land coveted free agent infielder Bo Bichette, at least according to Ken Rosenthal.
The Braves dealt infielder Brett Wisely and pitcher Ken Waldichuk to the Rays for a player to be named later or cash considerations.
18-year-old Nationals’ prospect Miguel Sime Jr., who is Number 16 in Washington’s farm system, is bringing raw talent and heat to his first season with the organization.
The Marlins re-signed Jesus Tinoco to a minor league deal.
Around Major League Baseball
Mike Petriello explored which active players will be (and could be) future Hall of Famers.
Shockingly, Trey Yesavage is only listed as the third-best right-handed pitching prospect heading into the 2026 campaign.
Harry Ford was a sensation for Great Britain at the 2023 World Baseball Classic, and he will return to represent them in the next iteration of the tournament.
The Yankees and Cody Bellinger are trying to close the gap as it seems the two sides may be at an impasse in contract negotiations.
Craig Breslow expressed disappointment at missing out on Alex Bregman, but has remained focus on executing Plan B for the Red Sox.
At Red Sox Fenway Fest this weekend, Boston’s Number 2 prospect, Payton Tolle, captivated fans with his many stories, including the time he ate eight bananas before a start.
Jake Rill explored where the Orioles sit in the stocked and always-evolving AL East.
In between all of their noteworthy moves, Toronto also signed Eloy Jiménez to a minor league deal.
The Baseball Prospectus folks analyzed the Twins’ minor league farm system.
Yesterday at Amazin’ Avenue
I reviewed Jesse Winker’s 2025 season.
Dylan Ross came in at number 18 on the Amazin’ Avenue list of Mets’ prospects list.
This Date in Mets History
Happy 64th birthday Kevin Mitchell!
Category: General Sports
