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Mets Free Agent Reliever Phil Maton Drawing Interest From AL East Team

After proving to be a reliable midseason trade acquisition last season, this New York Mets free agent relief pitcher is drawing interest from a team in the AL East.

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Mets Sign Travis Swaggerty and Yonny Hernández to Minor League Deals, Re-Sign Brian Metoyer

The Mets signed outfielder Travis Swaggerty and infielder Yonny Hernandez to minor league deals on Wednesday, Mike Mayer of MMO reports. Swaggerty, 27 posted an .800 OPS while playing for the Kansas City Monarchs of the American Association.

New York Mets News / MLB on ClutchPoints / January 8

David Wright names only Mets honor greater than having jersey retired

David Wright’s legendary career with the New York Mets is celebrated spectacularly. The team announced that his No. 5 jersey will be retired, and he will be inducted into the Mets Hall of Fame during a ceremony at Citi Field on July 19.

New York Mets News / ESPN / January 8

Wright hoping Soto helps Mets win 'multiple' titles

David Wright is rooting for Juan Soto and the New York Mets to win the World Series title that eluded him.

Pete Alonso News / New York Mets on SI / January 8

Mets Legend David Wright Shares Honest Thoughts About Pete Alonso's Future

New York Mets legendary third baseman David Wright spoke via zoom on Wednesday following the announcement that he will have his No. 5 jersey retired and enter the franchise's Hall of Fame on July 19.

New York Mets News / Yardbarker / January 8

Mets legend offers advice to Pete Alonso amid free-agency journey

Mets legend offers advice to Pete Alonso amid ongoing free-agency journey

Alonso remains a free agent as spring inches closer, and one iconic member of the only organization Alonso has known so far in his career offered some advice.

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New York Mets News / Mets Merized Online / January 8

David Wright Excited to Have Number Retired

David Wright and the Mets held a press conference for the first time since the team officially announced that it would retire his number 5 and put him in the Mets Hall of Fame during a July 19 ceremony at Citi Field.

MLB News / Empire Sports Media / January 8

Mets ‘involved’ with former Yankees’ free agent defensive outfielder

The New York Mets are still looking for upgrades in the outfield. They signed Juan Soto to the richest contract in sports history earlier this winter, but they still are looking for another steady player in a weak outfield room.

Amed Rosario News / New York Mets on SI / January 8

Ex-Mets Top Prospect, Promising Shortstop Amed Rosario Signs With NL East Rival

A former New York Mets top prospect is returning to the NL East. On Wednesday, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reported that utility player Amed Rosario had agreed to a one-year, $2 million deal with the Washington Nationals.

Eddy Alvarez News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 8

Braves Sign Eddy Alvarez To Minor League Deal

The Braves have signed infielder Eddy Alvarez to a minor league contract, as reflected on his transaction log at MLB.com. Alvarez, 35 at the end of the month, joins his seventh organization for what will be his 12th professional season.

Roki Sasaki News / New York Mets on SI / January 8

Insider Reveals Bleak Update on Mets Chances For Roki Sasaki

During a January 3 appearance on Foul Territory TV, The Athletic's MLB insider Ken Rosenthal asserted that the New York Mets are among the frontrunners to sign 23-year-old Japanese phenom Roki Sasaki.

Dominic Hamel News / Amazin' Avenue / January 8

Top 25 Mets Prospects for 2025: Dom Hamel (20)

Next up on our list is a right-handed pitcher. Name: Dominic Hamel Position: RHP Born: 3/02/1999 Height: 6’2” Weight: 240 lbs. Bats/Throws: R/R Acquired:

Amed Rosario News / Fastball on SI / January 8

Former New York Mets Top Prospect Amed Rosario Lands Back in NL East on New Deal

Veteran infielder Amed Rosario signed a one-year deal worth $2 million with the Washington Nationals on Wednesday. Mark Feinsand of MLB.com had the news on social media: Amed Rosario has agreed to a one-year deal worth $2 million with the Nationals, per source.

Justin Verlander News / New York Mets on SI / January 8

Ex-Mets Starter Justin Verlander Signs With NL West Team

This former New York Mets ace has a new home. 41-year-old righty Justin Verlander, a future Hall of Fame pitcher, has signed a one-year, $15 million contract with the San Francisco Giants, with a physical still pending.

Griffin Canning News / Amazin' Avenue / January 8

Grading the Mets’ Griffin Canning signing

It’s a perfectly fine depth move. In mid-December, right as most of us were preparing for to depart for the holidays, the Mets made another pitching addition, signing Griffin Canning to a one-year, $4.25 million deal.

New York Mets News / Sporting News / January 8

Mets predicted to reunite with 34-HR superstar on 5-year contract

Could the New York Mets be headed for a long-awaited decision from their homegrown star?

New York Mets News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 7

Mets interested in top remaining free-agent reliever

The Mets are looking to add a reliever or two, reports Will Sammon of The Athletic, with left-hander Tanner Scott identified as one specific name they have interest in.

New York Mets News / Yardbarker / January 7

Insiders predict how Mets, Pete Alonso stalemate will end

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Mets giving major honor to former seven-time All-Star

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New York Mets News / Larry Brown Sports / January 6

Mets giving major honor to former seven-time All-Star

The New York Mets are giving a well-deserved honor to their old captain. In a post to social media on Monday, the Mets announced that they plan to retire David Wright’s No.

New York Mets News / Field Level Media / January 6

Mets to retire David Wright’s No. 5

The New York Mets announced Monday that they will retire David Wright's No. 5 and induct their former captain into the team Hall of Fame this summer. The Mets will hold a ceremony for the seven-time All-Star prior to their July 19 game against the Cincinnati Reds, almost exactly 21 years after he made his Major League debut.