The Mets have interest in free agent outfielder Austin Hays, reports Jon Heyman of The New York Post. Hays was previously connected to the Royals but that was before Kansas City signed Lane Thomas and acquired Isaac Collins. They are reportedly still exploring the outfield market but might have less urgency in that pursuit now. … Read more
The New York Mets have spent this winter living in the margins between subtraction and recalibration, and that tension has defined nearly every move they have made. On one hand, the losses jump off the page. Edwin Diaz. Pete Alonso. Brandon Nimmo. Jeff McNeil. That is a massive chunk of identity walking out the door, … Read more
Dec 22, 2025, 03:29 PM ET The Athletics are acquiring second baseman Jeff McNeil in a trade with the New York Mets, sources told ESPN’s Jeff Passan on Monday. In return, the Mets will receive rookie-ball right-hander Yordan Rodriguez in the deal and will also be sending $5.75 million to the Athletics to help cover … Read more
2) Trade away Jeff McNeil for cheap optional bullpen depth, eat about half of his salary The Mets can’t possibly have Jeff McNeil on their roster next year, can they? In any sort of deal he’s included in, the expectation should be that they eat about half of his salary or so. Let’s make it … Read more