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Ranking the 2026 World Baseball Classic Rosters
The 2026 World Baseball Classic official rosters have been announced, and 20 teams will compete to try to win the championship! Below are our rankings on who has the best chance to win and who are the biggest long shots. Biggest Long Shots No. 20 Brazil MLB/MiLB Players: Pietro Albanez, Gabriel Barbosa, Pedro Da Costa […] The post Ranking the 2026 World Baseball Classic Rosters appeared first on Metsmerized Online.dlvr.it2026 NL East Positional Rankings: Bullpen
We continue our 2026 National League East positional rankings today with each team’s bullpen. First base Second Base Third Base Catcher Every offseason, there is a lot of turnover in bullpens, and this year it’s no different. One elite closer exited the NL East, while another one enters his first full season in the division, […] The post 2026 NL East Positional Rankings: Bullpen appeared first on Metsmerized Online.dlvr.itMorning Briefing: Clay Holmes Praises Pitching Additions
Good morning, Mets fans! Clay Holmes is already buying into the new Mets pitching culture. Reporters talked to Holmes, and he praised new pitching coach Justin Willard and Freddy Peralta for bringing “great energy,” adding that Peralta is “a special pitcher” who brings leadership and intensity every day. Holmes talked more about his outlook as […] The post Morning Briefing: Clay Holmes Praises Pitching Additions appeared first on Metsmerized Online.dlvr.itMLB Releases World Baseball Classic Rosters
Nolan McLean vs. Juan Soto with a championship on the line could be coming soon. Major League Baseball released the 30-man rosters of all 20 World Baseball Classic teams Thursday, and 14 Mets (minor leaguers included) will take part in the action set to start March 5 in the Tokyo Dome (March 4 at 10 […] The post MLB Releases World Baseball Classic Rosters appeared first on Metsmerized Online.dlvr.itTarik Skubal Wins Arbitration Case
Tarik Skubal, the back-to-back American League Cy Young winner, has won his arbitration case and will make $32 million for the 2025 season. To say this is an unprecedented development would be an understatement. This sets a new bar for pitchers in arbitration, as Skubal in his final year of arbitration, has beaten the overall […] The post Tarik Skubal Wins Arbitration Case appeared first on Metsmerized Online.dlvr.it2026 NL East Positional Rankings: Catcher
We continue our NL East positional rankings today with the catcher position. First base Second base Third base Given the nature of the position, where 120 games squatting behind the plate is a lot nowadays, we’ll look at each team’s primary player manning the position, which will cause some difficulty with where to place the […] The post 2026 NL East Positional Rankings: Catcher appeared first on Metsmerized Online.dlvr.itLindor to Miss WBC After Insurance Denial
Francisco Lindor will not play in the World Baseball Classic next month, as efforts to get him and other members of Team Puerto Rico insured have failed, according to Metsmerized’s own Mike Mayer. Lindor had planned to play in the tournament, which takes place every three years, since last year. The shortstop was going to […] The post Lindor to Miss WBC After Insurance Denial appeared first on Metsmerized Online.dlvr.itWhere Mets Prospects Land on the Main Top 100 Lists
Nolan McLean, Carson Benge, Jonah Tong, A.J. Ewing, Jacob Reimer, Ryan Clifford and Will Watson have been named as top 100 prospects in baseball. McLean, Benge, Tong and Ewing are all prospect promotion incentive eligible as long as they spend at least 172 days on the major league roster in 2026. If they either win Rookie of […] The post Where Mets Prospects Land on the Main Top 100 Lists appeared first on Metsmerized Online.dlvr.itMorning Briefing: Teams Have Interest in Brett Baty, Mark Vientos
Good morning, Mets fans! The Pittsburgh Pirates have increased their aggressiveness in adding to their roster this offseason, most recently getting involved in the Framber Valdez bidding and showing interest in Marcell Ozuna. Reports came out on Wednesday that Pittsburgh was also looking to make a move for one of the Mets’ third basemen, Mark […] The post Morning Briefing: Teams Have Interest in Brett Baty, Mark Vientos appeared first on Metsmerized Online.dlvr.itTigers Sign SP Framber Valdez
One of the last remaining top free agent starting pitchers is off the market. Jeff Passan of ESPN reports that LHP Framber Valdez and the Detroit Tigers are in agreement on a three-year, $115 million deal. With this deal, Valdez secured the highest AAV for a left-handed pitcher and a Latin American pitcher. Valdez, 32, […] The post Tigers Sign SP Framber Valdez appeared first on Metsmerized Online.dlvr.itMets 2026 Positional Outlook: Relievers
The bullpen has the potential to be better than last season’s even with the loss of elite closer Edwin Díaz. Devin Williams has never given up more than five home runs in a season. Díaz gave up seven in 2024 and 15 in 2019. Ryne Stanek is gone, taking his 5.30 ERA with him. The […] The post Mets 2026 Positional Outlook: Relievers appeared first on Metsmerized Online.dlvr.it7 Mets Land on the Baseball Prospectus Top 101 Prospects List
Baseball Prospectus has released its 2026 preseason Top 101 prospects list, and the following Mets cracked the rankings: 4 – Starting Pitcher, Nolan McLean 10 – Outfielder, Carson Benge 23 – Starting Pitcher, Jonah Tong 38 – Outfielder, A.J. Ewing 70 – Third Baseman, Jacob Reimer 86 – First Baseman, Ryan Clifford 96 – Starting […] The post 7 Mets Land on the Baseball Prospectus Top 101 Prospects List appeared first on Metsmerized Online.dlvr.itMorning Briefing: Beltrán to Wear Mets Cap in Cooperstown
Good morning, Mets fans! Carlos Beltrán will wear a Mets cap on his Hall of Fame plaque, which will place him alongside Tom Seaver and Mike Piazza as the only players to enter the Hall representing the franchise. Beltrán played for the Mets from 2005-11 and produced some of the best seasons of his career […] The post Morning Briefing: Beltrán to Wear Mets Cap in Cooperstown appeared first on Metsmerized Online.dlvr.itKeith Hernandez Staying at SNY
Keith Hernandez will continue to provide color commentary for Mets games aside Gary Cohen and Ron Darling. The best booth in baseball stays together per Anthony Rieber of Newsday Sports. At the time of writing it is unknown how many years Keith has signed on for or how many games he will work per season. […] The post Keith Hernandez Staying at SNY appeared first on Metsmerized Online.dlvr.itTop 50 Mets Prospects for 2026: 50-46 Features Arms
It’s that time of year, the Mets’ top prospect countdown! I will be going over the Top 50 prospects in the Mets system entering the 2026 season. I came up with the rankings from watching games, talking to scouts, looking at data and input from Mets coaches. The first group is dominated by arms, a […] The post Top 50 Mets Prospects for 2026: 50-46 Features Arms appeared first on Metsmerized Online.dlvr.it2026 Mets Positional Outlook: Center Field
The 2026 season grows closer by the day, and it feels like a good time to look at the team’s depth chart. Although multiple positions have questions heading into the season, center field is one that has eluded consistency in Queens for a few years. Here is a look at what the present and future […] The post 2026 Mets Positional Outlook: Center Field appeared first on Metsmerized Online.dlvr.it2026 NL East Positional Rankings: Second Base
Second base is one of the more interesting positions to look at in the National League East. Each team has a mix of youth and veteran players at the positions, with no one currently at star status. Honestly, you could make an argument for three or four of the second basemen to be ranked first […] The post 2026 NL East Positional Rankings: Second Base appeared first on Metsmerized Online.dlvr.itMorning Briefing: Possible Arrangements Being Made to Get Lindor in WBC
Good morning, Mets fans! The president of the Puerto Rico Baseball Federation has not ruled out a last-minute addition of Francisco Lindor to their WBC roster, per Just Baseball, as originally reported by primerahora. Arrangements are being made with a private insurer to get Lindor covered, with approval still needed from MLB and the Mets. […] The post Morning Briefing: Possible Arrangements Being Made to Get Lindor in WBC appeared first on Metsmerized Online.dlvr.itReport: Mariners Nearing Trade for Brendan Donovan
The rebuilding Cardinals are close to trading utility player Brendan Donovan to the Mariners, multiple sources told Katie Woo and Chad Jennings of The Athletic on Monday. The trade could be a three-team deal, and Jeff Passan of ESPN reported the other team is the Rays. Donovan, 29, hit .287/.353/.422/.775 with 10 home runs in 515 plate appearances in 2025 and […] The post Report: Mariners Nearing Trade for Brendan Donovan appeared first on Metsmerized Online.dlvr.itJonah Tong Talks Goals For 2026, Peralta Trade
The calendar officially flipped to February Sunday, which means spring training is on the horizon. Pitchers and catchers aren’t due to report until February 13, but still, some have gone early. Their reward has been record setting freezing temperatures in Florida, and our reward has been quotes from players ahead of the season. For the […] The post Jonah Tong Talks Goals For 2026, Peralta Trade appeared first on Metsmerized Online.dlvr.itBreaking Down Steamer Projections for Mets’ 2026 Hitters
The word for the 2026 Mets? Change. Out with the old and in with the new. While that philosophy is most apparent in their roster construction (gone are fan favorites and homegrown players like Edwin Díaz, Pete Alonso, Brandon Nimmo and Jeff McNeil), the new comes in different forms. Sure, Bo Bichette, Marcus Semien, Jorge […] The post Breaking Down Steamer Projections for Mets’ 2026 Hitters appeared first on Metsmerized Online.dlvr.it2026 NL East Position Rankings: First Base
First base is a mixed bag in the NL East, much like in the rest of the National League. There are a couple of established All-Stars, a few players who have never played the position, and some players trying to cement themselves as the everyday starter in their respective cities. Will the first-timers find a […] The post 2026 NL East Position Rankings: First Base appeared first on Metsmerized Online.dlvr.itMorning Briefing: Juan Soto to Officially Play in World Baseball Classic
Good morning, Mets fans! Happy Groundhog Day! No matter what the rodent saw, Opening Day is in seven weeks. Juan Soto made it official. He will play in the World Baseball Classic for Team Dominican Republic. The tournament will run from March 5-17 at various locations. The championship game will be played at loanDepot park […] The post Morning Briefing: Juan Soto to Officially Play in World Baseball Classic appeared first on Metsmerized Online.dlvr.itUpdated Look At FanGraphs’ 2026 Team WAR Projections
At the end of December, we took a look at what FanGraphs’ 2026 wins above replacement (WAR) projections said about the 2026 New York Mets. Since that last article, the Mets acquired pitchers Freddy Peralta and Tobias Myers from Milwaukee as well as center fielder Luis Robert Jr. Additionally, they signed infielder Bo Bichette, the […] The post Updated Look At FanGraphs’ 2026 Team WAR Projections appeared first on Metsmerized Online.dlvr.it2026 NL East Rankings: Manager
It’s tricky to rank managers. In his two years with the New York Mets, Carlos Mendoza‘s teams have overachieved and underachieved. I believe it’s important for Mendoza’s sake that the Mets get off to a good start. The Mets firing/not retaining so much of his coaching staff after the 2025 debacle sends a signal that […] The post 2026 NL East Rankings: Manager appeared first on Metsmerized Online.dlvr.itMorning Briefing: Baseball Returns This Month
Good morning, Mets fans! February is here, which means there will be live baseball to watch this month! Spring training starts in just a couple weeks, with Mets pitchers and catchers reporting in just 10 days to what is a very chilly Port St. Lucie today, with temperatures acting like New York in the 20-degree […] The post Morning Briefing: Baseball Returns This Month appeared first on Metsmerized Online.dlvr.itFour Mets Outfield Prospects That Could Debut in 2026
The Mets have left flexibility for their prospects to earn at-bats in the majors in 2026, and here we will dive into four Mets prospects who could debut in 2026. Carson Benge 2025 minor league stats: 519 PA, .281/.385/.472/.857, 15 HRs, 73 RBIs, 22 SBs Carson Benge is the clear starting point here, as president […] The post Four Mets Outfield Prospects That Could Debut in 2026 appeared first on Metsmerized Online.dlvr.itFree Agent Profile: Aaron Civale, SP/RP
Aaron Civale, SP/RP Position: SP/RP B/T: R/R Player Data: Age: 30 (6/12/1995) 2025 Traditional Stats: 23 G, 102 IP, 4.85 ERA, 1.265 WHIP, 4-9, 88 K, 33 BB 2025 Advanced Stats: 86 ERA+, 20.2% K%, 7.6% BB%, 4.1 xERA, 4.63 FIP, 4.73 xFIP, 0.9 fWAR, 0.1 bWAR Rundown After bursting onto the scene in 2019 with a spectacular […] The post Free Agent Profile: Aaron Civale, SP/RP appeared first on Metsmerized Online.dlvr.itStatistical Spotlight: Freddy Peralta’s Standard Numbers
After a quiet start to the offseason, David Stearns went to the other extreme by securing key acquisitions in a short span. A top priority on the Mets’ offseason list was to attain a top-end starter, particularly one who has some postseason experience. On Stearns’s wedding anniversary, he was able to seal the deal to […] The post Statistical Spotlight: Freddy Peralta’s Standard Numbers appeared first on Metsmerized Online.dlvr.itMorning Briefing: Francisco Lindor Won’t Play in WBC
Good morning, Mets fans! The Major League Baseball Players Association announced that Francisco Lindor will not play in the World Baseball Classic. Lindor had a small cleanup procedure on his right elbow following the 2025 season and that made him ineligible to play because of insurance constraints. Lindor is expected to be fully healthy for […] The post Morning Briefing: Francisco Lindor Won’t Play in WBC appeared first on Metsmerized Online.dlvr.itChristian Scott is Wild Card for Mets Heading Into Spring Training
With Freddy Peralta now in the mix following a trade over from the Milwaukee Brewers, the New York Mets’ starting rotation is all but set heading into the 2026 season. Nolan McLean, Clay Holmes, David Peterson, Kodai Senga and Sean Manaea make up the core members of the group outside of Peralta, but it’s unclear […] The post Christian Scott is Wild Card for Mets Heading Into Spring Training appeared first on Metsmerized Online.dlvr.itWhat Could a Freddy Peralta Extension Look Like for Mets?
Freddy Peralta is an incredibly accomplished pitcher, and after the Mets traded Jett Williams and Brandon Sproat for him and Tobias Myers, it would make sense for the club to try to extend him. Peralta is a two-time All-Star coming off a season in which he placed in the top five of NL Cy Young Award voting. […] The post What Could a Freddy Peralta Extension Look Like for Mets? appeared first on Metsmerized Online.dlvr.itMorning Briefing: The Kids Are All Right
Good morning, Mets fans! Happy birthday, Kodai Senga! He’s 33. According to my research, that matches the number of decisions in his career (20-13). ESPN and The Athletic both released MLB farm rankings. Kiley McDaniel of ESPN had the Mets at No. 5 and said it was first before New York sent prospects Jett Williams […] The post Morning Briefing: The Kids Are All Right appeared first on Metsmerized Online.dlvr.it2026 NL East Position Rankings: Third Base
Third base in the National League East will probably be viewed as a very divisive position, with a clear debate over who should be number one and who should be number two. From discussions on positional changes to bounce backs, let us take a look at our rankings of the best third basemen in the […] The post 2026 NL East Position Rankings: Third Base appeared first on Metsmerized Online.dlvr.itMets Announce Signings of Barnes, Kimbrel
The Mets have officially announced that they have signed reliever Craig Kimbrel and catcher Austin Barnes to minor league deals with invitations to spring training. Craig Kimbrel For more than a decade, Kimbrel was one of the most dominant closers in the sport, but after a rough 2024, in which he struggled with a 5.33 ERA, […] The post Mets Announce Signings of Barnes, Kimbrel appeared first on Metsmerized Online.dlvr.itMets’ Farm System Draws Praise From National Outlets
Even after dealing a pair of top prospects, the Mets’ farm system remains highly touted by national outlets. ESPN’s Kiley McDaniel ranked the Mets’ system fifth in baseball, trailing the Dodgers, Pirates, Guardians, and Brewers. The two prospects the Mets traded to Milwaukee – Jett Williams and Brandon Sproat – were ranked in the network’s […] The post Mets’ Farm System Draws Praise From National Outlets appeared first on Metsmerized Online.dlvr.itMets 2026 Positional Outlook: Corner Outfield
With the Mets’ busy offseason coming to an end, it feels like a good time to take a look at the team’s depth chart. We’ll start out by taking a look at the corner outfielders. Big League Starters Juan Soto (RF) Age: 27 Contract: 15 years, $765M with the potential to reach $805M Roster Status: […] The post Mets 2026 Positional Outlook: Corner Outfield appeared first on Metsmerized Online.dlvr.itMorning Briefing: Braves Looking to Add Starting Pitching
Good morning, Mets fans! The Mets have been firing away with moves since the turn of the new year, rocketing themselves back into high-end playoff contention in the minds of many around baseball. However, for the rest of the NL East, it has been relatively quiet with the Phillies saying their roster is pretty much […] The post Morning Briefing: Braves Looking to Add Starting Pitching appeared first on Metsmerized Online.dlvr.itMMO’s Mets Prospect List 2026 Preview
Every year, I go back and forth on how many New York Mets prospects we rank at MMO, because the traditional approach is a Top 30, but that never feels like enough. We’ve tried to do Top 50 a couple of times over the years to give a better account of players you will likely […] The post MMO’s Mets Prospect List 2026 Preview appeared first on Metsmerized Online.dlvr.itPolanco, Bichette Could Be Fine Defensively
At David Stearns’ end-of-season press conference, the most viral soundbite was Stearns stressing “run prevention.” The Mets were subpar at run prevention in 2025, and the goal for the 2026 offseason was to improve in that area. Quickly, the Mets traded away Brandon Nimmo and Jeff McNeil and let franchise home run leader Pete Alonso […] The post Polanco, Bichette Could Be Fine Defensively appeared first on Metsmerized Online.dlvr.itPredicting the 2026 Mets’ Opening Day Roster 1.0
Pitchers and catchers report to Port St. Lucie 15 days from Tuesday (February 11). The team’s first full workout is on February 16, and they’ll play their first Grapefruit League game on February 21. Just a month later, they’ll host the Pirates for Opening Day at Citi Field. However, the 2026 Mets will look much […] The post Predicting the 2026 Mets’ Opening Day Roster 1.0 appeared first on Metsmerized Online.dlvr.itMorning Briefing: Freddy Peralta Officially Introduced as a Met
Good morning, Mets fans! Freddy Peralta was officially introduced by the Mets after being acquired last week, expressing excitement about joining New York. He acknowledged the pressure of playing in New York but said his postseason experience has helped to prepare him. Peralta also emphasized staying true to himself, a quality Mets president David Stearns […] The post Morning Briefing: Freddy Peralta Officially Introduced as a Met appeared first on Metsmerized Online.dlvr.itFreddy Peralta Introduced to New York: “I’m Really Happy to Be Here”
After being traded to the New York Mets last week, the Mets on Tuesday officially introduced Freddy Peralta to New York. Peralta first talked about his initial reaction to the trade. “I was prepared for the moment,” Peralta stated, knowing a trade was imminent. “I’m really happy to be here with New York and to […] The post Freddy Peralta Introduced to New York: “I’m Really Happy to Be Here” appeared first on Metsmerized Online.dlvr.itFive Relievers The Mets Could Still Sign
The Mets enter spring training with five relievers locked in for opening day: Devin Williams, Luke Weaver, Brooks Raley, Tobias Myers, and Luis García. A.J. Minter may begin the season on the injured list but shouldn’t miss significant time. Competing for spots from the 40-man roster are Huascar Brazobán, Dylan Ross, Austin Warren, Justin Hagenman, […] The post Five Relievers The Mets Could Still Sign appeared first on Metsmerized Online.dlvr.itFour Mets Prospects Land on ESPN’s Preseason Top 100 Prospects List
ESPN has released their 2026 preseason Top 100 prospects list, and the following Mets cracked the rankings: 13 – Nolan McLean 15 – Carson Benge 28 – A.J. Ewing 31 – Jonah Tong Nolan McLean ESPN comped McLean to starting pitcher Dylan Cease in their write up. With the signing of Freddy Peralta he will be one […] The post Four Mets Prospects Land on ESPN’s Preseason Top 100 Prospects List appeared first on Metsmerized Online.dlvr.itInside the Mets’ New-Look Lineup
It’s been a busy January in Queens. After losing out on the Kyle Tucker sweepstakes, the Mets pivoted quickly, signing Bo Bichette to a three-year, $126 million deal with opt outs. The front office didn’t stop there, acquiring longtime trade target Luis Robert Jr. from the Chicago White Sox. To cap it off, the Mets […] The post Inside the Mets’ New-Look Lineup appeared first on Metsmerized Online.dlvr.itMorning Briefing: Harrison Bader Headed To Giants
Good morning, Mets fans! Former Met and native New Yorker Harrison Bader signed a two-year contract with the San Fransisco Giants, according to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. The deal, pending physical, is worth $20.5 million, with incentives taking it to $21 million, via Jon Heyman of the NY Post. Bader is coming off of arguably […] The post Morning Briefing: Harrison Bader Headed To Giants appeared first on Metsmerized Online.dlvr.it- Marcus Semien lands at No. 5 on MLB’s Top 10 second basemen!
Four Mets Crack Keith Law’s Prospect Rankings
Starting pitcher Nolan McLean, outfielder Carson Benge, starting pitcher Jonah Tong and utility player A.J. Ewing made Keith Law’s (The Athletic) Top 100 Prospect List for 2026. Nolan McLean McLean, the highest-ranked prospect on the list, came in at No. 15. In his shortened MLB debut campaign, the 24-year-old went 5-1 with a 2.06 ERA […] The post Four Mets Crack Keith Law’s Prospect Rankings appeared first on Metsmerized Online.dlvr.itTopps 2025 Stadium Club Available February 18
The wait is finally over. Pre-order is now available for one of Topps’ most sought-after products of the 2025 hobby season: Stadium Club Baseball series. After almost no word regarding a beloved product, Topps announced the product would be released on February 18, about a week after Series 1 makes its debut, bookmarking an exciting […] The post Topps 2025 Stadium Club Available February 18 appeared first on Metsmerized Online.dlvr.it
