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Francisco Alvarez didn't get to join Venezuela for its WBC championship run, but he could be very good for the Mets this year if he stays healthy.
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Mets 2026 season preview: Francisco Alvarez
Alvarez’s second half of 2025 could lead to bigger and better things this season, provided he can stay healthy.
https://www.amazinavenue.com/new-york-mets-roster/91381/mets-francisco-alvarez-catcher-lineup-injury-2026-preview-new-york
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The Mets won a rain-shortened spring training game today, but the most important bit of it was that Francisco Lindor played for the first time since having hand surgery.
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Grapefruit Juice: Mets 8, Blue Jays 1—Francisco Lindor makes first spring start
Francisco Lindor got his first major league game action of the year this afternoon in a win over the Blue Jays.
https://www.amazinavenue.com/new-york-mets-scores/91419/mets-blue-jays-francisco-lindor-spring-training
3 days ago
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Richard Lovelady is once again back with the Mets.
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Mets claim Richard Lovelady on waivers, place Justin Hagenman on 60-day injured list
Lovelady is back with the Mets, having been
https://www.amazinavenue.com/new-york-mets-news/91370/mets-news-lovelady-hagenman-waivers-injury
4 days ago
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The Mets split their pair of split-squad games last night, but Kodai Senga continues to look great in what could be a massive boost to the Mets' rotation going into the 2026 season.
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Grapefruit Juice: Mets 8, Nationals 3, Marlins 1, Mets 0
The split squads split the results this evening.
https://www.amazinavenue.com/new-york-mets-scores/91330/grapefruit-juice-mets-8-nationals-3-marlins-1-mets-0
4 days ago
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With Carlos Beltrán heading into the Hall of Fame with a Mets cap on his plaque, the team is reportedly set to retire his number 15 this summer.
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Mets reportedly planning to retire Carlos Beltrán’s number this season
The club was originally planning to induct him into the Team Hall of Fame but will do a separate ceremony for him
https://www.amazinavenue.com/new-york-mets-news/91276/mets-news-carlos-beltran-hall-of-fame-number-retirement-citi-field-new-york
6 days ago
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The Mets are trying to keep Luis Robert Jr. on the field this year, and he'll be trying to find his past production at the plate.
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Luis Robert Jr. will try to stay healthy and find past form at the plate
Can Robert stay healthy and find his lost production at the plate?
https://www.amazinavenue.com/new-york-mets-roster/91159/mets-2026-season-preview-luis-robert-jr-center-field-injuries
8 days ago
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Expectations are high for Nolan McLean heading into the 2026 season.
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Mets season preview: Nolan McLean carries the weight of enormous expectations into 2026 season
McLean’s incredible late-season performance was a bright spot in an otherwise disastrous season for the Mets.
https://www.amazinavenue.com/new-york-mets-roster/91059/mets-season-preview-nolan-mclean-starting-pitcher-righty-rotation-citi-field-new-york-top-prospect
9 days ago
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Here's the Mets' roster pool for their Spring Breakout this year, from which they'll set a smaller roster for the actual game.
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Mets announce Spring Breakout roster pool
Here are the Mets’ prospects who will face the Rays in the game on March 19.
https://www.amazinavenue.com/new-york-mets-news/91018/mets-spring-breakout-roster-announce-prospects
12 days ago
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Jorge Polanco finally made an appearance at first base, and Brett Baty hit a home run as the Mets lost an exhibition game to the Nationals this afternoon.
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Grapefruit Juice: Nationals 7, Mets 4—Polanco makes spring debut at first base
Brett Baty hit a home run in the loss.
https://www.amazinavenue.com/new-york-mets-scores/91007/mets-mlb-scores-nationals-tauchman-bichette-baty-polanco
13 days ago
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The Mets beat Nicaragua this afternoon in an exhibition game ahead of the World Baseball Classic.
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MLB scores: Mets 6, Nicaragua 3—All hands on deck
It was a group effort in the Mets win over Team Nicaragua.
https://www.amazinavenue.com/new-york-mets-scores/90911/grapefruit-juice-game-recap-nicaragua-metsjonah-tong-vidal-brujan-new-york-baseball-mlb
15 days ago
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We took a look at the Mets' relatively minor roster moves and graded the process as a whole.
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Grading the Mets’ minor roster moves
How did the Mets do around the fringes?
https://www.amazinavenue.com/new-york-mets-analysis/90507/mets-analysis-offseason-grades-minor-moves-tauchman-hudson-kimbrel-melendez
15 days ago
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The Mets announced today that Freddy Peralta, who made his spring training debut this afternoon, will start on Opening Day at Citi Field on March 26.
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Freddy Peralta named Mets’ Opening Day Starter
Peralta will be the fifth different pitcher to start Opening Day for the Mets over the past five seasons.
https://www.amazinavenue.com/new-york-mets-news/90754/mets-news-freddy-peralta-opening-day-starter-new-york-citi-field-pirates-paul-skenes
19 days ago
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Francisco Lindor's stitches have been removed, keeping him on track for Opening Day.
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Francisco Lindor has stitches removed, still on track for Opening Day
Lindor can resume “impact” activities in 2-3 more days.
https://www.amazinavenue.com/new-york-mets-news/90676/mets-news-lindor-stitches-removed-baseball-activities-opening-day-injury-update-hamate
21 days ago
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Jack Wenninger struck out three in two scoreless innings of Grapefruit League work as the Mets and Astros played to a draw.
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MLB Scores: Mets 6, Astros 6
A tie? In baseball? In THIS economy?
https://www.amazinavenue.com/new-york-mets-scores/90625/grapefruit-juice-mets-6-astros-6
22 days ago
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The Mets notched an exhibition win over the Blue Jays yesterday, and if you missed it, we've got you covered.
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Grapefruit Juice: Mets 4, Blue Jays 3
Clay Holmes looked good in his first spring appearance.
https://www.amazinavenue.com/new-york-mets-scores/90578/mets-4-blue-jays-3-spring-training-holmes-morabito-reimer-lambert-myers-pache
22 days ago
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Coming off a very good 2025 season, Ryan Clifford has a chance at getting a look as the Mets' first baseman of the future this year.
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Mets 2026 Season Preview: Ryan Clifford, first baseman of the future?
It’s premature to declare him as such, but there are real reasons for optimism.
https://www.amazinavenue.com/new-york-mets-roster/90340/mets-ryan-clifford-2026-season-preview
28 days ago
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The Mets have inked outfielder Mike Tauchman to a minor league deal, and he figures to have a shot at making the team's Opening Day roster.
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Mets, Mike Tauchman agree to minor league deal
The 35 year old veteran will have a very legitimate chance to make the Opening Day roster with the Mets.
https://www.amazinavenue.com/new-york-mets-news/90405/mets-sign-veteran-outfielder-mike-tauchman-to-minor-league-deal
30 days ago
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The Mets are set to play their first Grapefruit League game of spring training on Saturday. Here's the full broadcast schedule for the team's exhibition schedule.
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Mets news: Mets announce spring training broadcast schedule
We’ll get at least thirteen opportunities to watch the Mets play before Opening Day.
https://www.amazinavenue.com/new-york-mets-news/89676/mets-2025-spring-training-broadcast-schedule
about 1 month ago
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Here's our list of the Mets' top 25 prospects heading into the 2026 season, a list that now includes 27 players given the trade that sent Jett Williams and Brandon Sproat to the Brewers.
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Top 25 Mets Prospects for 2026
We present our list of the Mets’ best prospects heading into the 2026 season.
https://www.amazinavenue.com/new-york-mets-prospects-minor-leagues/90033/mets-prospects-2026-top-25-new-york-mclean-benge-tong-ewing
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Francisco Lindor is having surgery on his hand today, and the Mets are optimistic that he'll be ready to return by Opening Day.
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Mets announce Francisco Lindor is undergoing hand surgery
The Mets think and hope that Lindor will be ready for Opening Day.
https://www.amazinavenue.com/new-york-mets-news/90216/mets-francisco-lindor-surgery-hand-hamate-bone-recovery
about 1 month ago
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PECOTA projects a second-place finish in the National League East and a playoff spot for the Mets in the initial version of the system's projected standings.
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PECOTA projects 88.4 wins, 2nd place NL East finish for the 2026 Mets
PECOTA likes the Mets’ lineup more than the pitching staff.
https://www.amazinavenue.com/new-york-mets-news/90146/mets-pecota-standings-nl-east-playoff-odds-new-york
about 1 month ago
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The first instance of bad news out of Mets spring training this year is that Francisco Lindor has a hamate bone issue that might require surgery.
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Mets news: Francisco Lindor dealing with sore hamate, may need surgery
Plus more tidbits from David Stearns’s meeting with the press.
https://www.amazinavenue.com/new-york-mets-news/90123/mets-news-francisco-lindor-hamate-bone-surgery-opening-day-juan-soto-spring-training-david-stearns
about 1 month ago
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The Mets announced their non-roster invitees for spring training today.
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Mets news: Mets announce 29 non-roster invitees to spring training
Port St. Lucie awaits!
https://www.amazinavenue.com/new-york-mets-roster/90070/mets-nri-spring-training-2026-full-roster-port-st-lucie-new-york
about 1 month ago
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Here are all of the Mets who will be playing in the World Baseball Classic.
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Mets News: Here are the Mets on 2026 World Baseball Classic rosters
17 Mets, including eight members of the 40-man roster, will play on the international stage this March.
https://www.amazinavenue.com/new-york-mets-news/89935/mets-2026-world-baseball-classic-wbc-mclean-soto-lindor-holmes-new-york
about 1 month ago
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What grade would you give David Stearns for the Mets' 2025-26 offseason? We invite you to share your answer in the comment section on our site.
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What grade would you give David Stearns for the Mets’ 2025-26 offseason?
We invite you to answer our daily question in the comments.
https://www.amazinavenue.com/new-york-mets-discussion/89919/mets-offseason-grade-stearns-2026
about 1 month ago
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Baseball Prospectus has included seven Mets prospects on its list of the game's top 101 prospects for 2026.
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Baseball Prospectus includes seven Mets prospects on top 101 list
The Mets’ farm system is in good shape.
https://www.amazinavenue.com/new-york-mets-prospects-minor-leagues/89891/mets-prospects-baseball-prospectus-101-2026-mclean-benge-tong-ewing
about 1 month ago
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It should come as no surprise that Nolan McLean ranks first on our list of the Mets' top prospects heading into the 2026 season, having dominated at the major league level late last year while retaining his prospect status by a slim margin.
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Top 25 Mets Prospects for 2026: Nolan McLean (1)
Concluding our list is a right-handed pitcher.
https://www.amazinavenue.com/new-york-mets-prospects-minor-leagues/89756/top-25-mets-prospects-for-2026-rhp-nolan-mclean-1
about 1 month ago
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It's official: Carlos Beltrán will be wearing a Mets cap on his Hall of Fame plaque.
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Mets News: Carlos Beltrán to wear Mets cap on HOF plaque
Seaver. Piazza. Beltrán.
https://www.amazinavenue.com/new-york-mets-news/89855/carlos-beltran-new-york-mets-cap-baseball-hall-of-fame-hof-cooperstown-tom-seaver-mike-piazza
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Carson Benge ranks second on our list of the Mets' top prospects for 2026.
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Top 25 Mets Prospects for 2026: Carson Benge (2)
Next on our list is an outfielder.
https://www.amazinavenue.com/new-york-mets-prospects-minor-leagues/89754/top-25-mets-prospects-for-2026-of-carson-benge-2
about 1 month ago
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Carl Edwards Jr. is one of the pitchers who the Mets brought into the organization on a minor league deal ahead of the 2026 season, and we took a look at what might be in store for him this year.
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Will Carl Edwards Jr.’s late-career shift to starting pay off?
Has Edwards’s role been filled elsewhere?
https://www.amazinavenue.com/general/89789/mets-season-preview-2026-carl-edwards-jr-pitching-bullpen-starting-new-york
about 1 month ago
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Jonah Tong ranks third on our list of the Mets' top prospects for 2026.
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Top 25 Mets Prospects for 2026: Jonah Tong (3)
Next on our list is a right-handed pitcher.
https://www.amazinavenue.com/new-york-mets-prospects-minor-leagues/89752/top-25-mets-prospects-for-2026-rhp-jonah-tong-3
about 1 month ago
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Jacob Reimer ranks seventh on our list of the Mets' top prospects for the 2026 season—with our regular reminder than the rankings include a couple of prospects who the team recently traded away.
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Top 25 Mets Prospects for 2026: Jacob Reimer (7)
Next on our list is an infielder.
https://www.amazinavenue.com/mets-minor-league/89556/top-25-mets-prospects-for-2026-inf-jacob-reimer-7
about 2 months ago
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Ryan Clifford ranks 8th on our list of the Mets' top prospects for 2026, a list we settled on before the Mets' trade that sent Jett Williams and Brandon Sproat to the White Sox.
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Top 25 Mets Prospects for 2026: Ryan Clifford (8)
Next on our list is an infielder/outfielder.
https://www.amazinavenue.com/mets-minor-league/89554/top-25-mets-prospects-for-2026-inf-ryan-clifford-9
about 2 months ago
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The Mets' new hitters have something in common: They're difficult to strike out.
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The Mets’ new position players have something in common
No, it’s not that they are all middle infielders.
https://www.amazinavenue.com/new-york-mets-analysis/89318/mets-bo-bichette-jorge-polanco-marcus-semien
about 2 months ago
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Here's how the Mets' bullpen looks following the team's latest moves.
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Mets analysis: A look at the revamped Mets’ bullpen
Who is likely to make up the Mets’ 2025 bullpen?
https://www.amazinavenue.com/new-york-mets-analysis/89494/mets-anaylsis-bullpen-williams-weaver-raley-minter-myers
about 2 months ago
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We took a look at Freddy Peralta's career, which started back in 2013 when he signed with the Mariners as an international free agent.
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Getting to know Freddy Peralta
The 29-year-old is coming off one of the best years of his career.
https://www.amazinavenue.com/new-york-mets-analysis/89475/mets-trade-freddy-peralta-stats-history-rotation-ace
about 2 months ago
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The Mets have traded for Freddy Peralta and Tobias Myers, and they're sending Jett Williams and Brando Sproat to the Brewers in return.
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Mets acquire Freddy Peralta in trade with Brewers
The Mets have made another big move.
https://www.amazinavenue.com/new-york-mets-news/89457/mets-trade-freddy-peralta-williams-sproat-jett-myers-new-york
about 2 months ago
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It's sounding like the Mets and Brewers are close to completing a trade that would bring Freddy Peralta to Queens.
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Mets in talks to get Freddy Peralta in trade with Brewers
The Mets might be on the verge of making another significant trade.
https://www.amazinavenue.com/new-york-mets-rumors/89451/mets-rumors-peralta-williams-freddy-jeff
about 2 months ago
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The Mets made another move today, signing veteran reliever Luis GarcĂa to a one-year deal.
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Mets News: Mets sign RHP Luis Garcia to one-year deal
The Mets have added another arm into the fold for their 2026 bullpen.
https://www.amazinavenue.com/new-york-mets-news/89442/mets-sign-rhp-luis-garcia-to-one-year-deal
about 2 months ago
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The Mets formally introduced Bo Bichette in a press conference today.
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Mets news: The Mets formally introduce Bo Bichette
The new #19 got his introductory press conference at Citi Field this afternoon.
https://www.amazinavenue.com/new-york-mets-news/89431/mets-press-conference-bo-bichette-david-stearns-new-york-citi-field
about 2 months ago
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The Mets made a trade last night, sending two players to the White Sox in exchange for center fielder Luis Robert Jr.
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Mets, White Sox, agree to Luis Robert Jr. trade
Luis Robert was on the trade block for what feels like forever, and finally gets dealt to the Mets for two prospects.
https://www.amazinavenue.com/new-york-mets-news/89398/mets-trade-luis-robert-jr-white-sox-luisangel-acuna-truman-pauley
about 2 months ago
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Left-handed pitcher Jonathan Santucci ranks 12th on our list of the Mets' top prospects this year.
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Top 25 Mets Prospects for 2026: Jonathan Santucci (12)
Next on our list is a left-handed pitcher.
https://www.amazinavenue.com/mets-minor-league/89295/top-25-mets-prospects-for-2026-lhp-jonathan-santucci-12
about 2 months ago
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The Mets and infielder Bo Bichette have agreed to a three-year, $126 million deal.
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Mets news: Bo Bichette signs 3 year, $126 million contract
The Mets add another infielder to an already crowded mix.
https://www.amazinavenue.com/new-york-mets-news/89269/mets-news-bo-bichette-infield-contract-new-york-kyle-tucker
2 months ago
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Despite the Mets' efforts to sign Kyle Tucker, the outfielder is joining the Dodgers.
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Mets News: Kyle Tucker to sign with Dodgers
The deal is reportedly for four years and $240 million.
https://www.amazinavenue.com/new-york-mets-news/89254/mlb-news-kyle-tucker-dodgers-sign-contract-free-agency-los-angeles-new-york-mets-bellinger-benge
2 months ago
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The Mets have reportedly added a fourth year to their offer to free agent outfielder Kyle Tucker.
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Mets rumors: Fourth year added to Tucker offer
The Mets appear to be going all in for Tucker.
https://www.amazinavenue.com/new-york-mets-rumors/89217/mets-free-agency-kyle-tucker-four-years-contract-outfield
2 months ago
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Right-handed relief pitcher Dylan Ross ranks 18th on our list of the Mets' top prospects this year as we continue our countdown.
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Top 25 Mets Prospects for 2026: Dylan Ross (18)
Next on our list is a right-handed pitcher.
https://www.amazinavenue.com/mets-minor-league/89103/top-25-mets-prospects-for-2026-rhp-dylan-ross-18
2 months ago
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Should the Mets be all in on Kyle Tucker?
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Should the Mets be all in on Kyle Tucker?
Tucker could put the Mets over the top.
https://www.amazinavenue.com/new-york-mets-editorial/89078/mets-kyle-tucker-rumors-analysis-free-agency
2 months ago
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Antonio Jimenez ranks 20th on our list of the Mets' top prospects this year as we continue our countdown.
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Top 25 Mets Prospects for 2026: Antonio Jimenez (20)
Next on our list is an infielder.
https://www.amazinavenue.com/mets-minor-league/88973/top-25-mets-prospects-for-2026-inf-antonio-jimenez-20
2 months ago
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Eli Serrano III ranks 22nd on our list of the Mets' top prospects for 2026.
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Top 25 Mets Prospects for 2026: Eli Serrano III (22)
Next on our list is an outfielder.
https://www.amazinavenue.com/mets-minor-league/88968/top-25-mets-prospects-for-2026-of-eli-serrano-22
2 months ago
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We continued our countdown of the Mets' top prospects for 2026 with number 23 today: Randy Guzman.
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Top 25 Mets Prospects for 2026: Randy Guzman (23)
Next up on our list is a first baseman/outfielder.
https://www.amazinavenue.com/mets-minor-league/88966/top-25-mets-prospects-for-2026-1b-of-randy-guzman-23
2 months ago
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