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The Mets should end their offseason by sending Jeff McNeil to the Diamondbacks in a trade with the Diamondbacks

A.J. Minter is hopeful he can be ready by Opening Day; Ronny Mauricio is progressing (but not sprinting); Dedniel Nunez is throwing and “healthy,” manager Carlos Mendoza said; and Paul Blackburn has returned to a mound.

A new report reveals the New York Mets are in competition with the Toronto Blue Jays for not one but two big names still in free agency.

One of the key decisions facing the Mets is whether to re-sign first baseman Pete Alonso. Negotiations have been ongoing, with reports suggesting that the team is taking a firm stance. They are offering a take-it-or-leave-it deal. Alonso’s market is weaker than expected. This allows the Mets to secure him on terms they prefer.

Juan Soto’s record-breaking 15-year, $765 million contract with the New York Mets shocked the baseball world, but could it actually be a win for the Yankees in the long run? According to an MLB executive,

There remains two clear paths for the Mets with the start of spring training looming: one without Pete Alonso and one with him.

“We’re committed for him to be a starter,” Mets manager Carlos Mendoza, who previously worked with Holmes as the Yankees’ bench coach, said on a panel Saturday. “He’s going to get a lot of opportunities. We understand that even the best of the best are gonna go through some struggles.”

Brandon Nimmo’s foot issue from last season will bleed into spring training, but he hopes it will be solved by Opening Day.

After the World Series concluded, Pete Alonso entered MLB free agency as one of the best players available with hopes

New York Mets spring training is one of the most exciting events on the baseball calendar. After a long offseason, fans finally see their favorite teams and pla