New York Mets: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

One of Mets' Top Prospects Awaiting Roster Decision After Major Leaguer Injured

An oblique strain will keep Jeff McNeil sidelined to start the 2025 season. Now, New York Mets manager Carlos Mendoza has to figure out whose name to write on the lineup card at second base on Opening Day – March 27 – when his team takes the field in Houston against the Astros.

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MLB The Show 25 Makes Major Announcement on Mets Legend

Carlos Beltran has been retired since 2018, but the former nine-time All-Star is still popular among New York Mets fans. The nine-time All-Star played for the Mets from 2005-2011, slashing .280/.369/.500 with 149 home runs and 559 RBI in 839 games.

Phil Maton News / The Forkball / March 13

Cardinals Add Reliever Phil Maton

The St. Louis Cardinals, seeking to solidify their relief corps after a disappointing 2024 season, have signed veteran right-handed reliever Phil Maton.

Jesus Baez News / Mets Merized Online / March 13

Mets 2025 Prospects: No. 5 Jesus Baez

B/T: R/R Age: 20 (02/26/2005) Height: 5’10” Weight: 180 Acquired: 2022 international free agency, $275,000 signing bonus ETA: 2027 2024 Stats: High-A Brooklyn: .267/.313/.467, 32 PA, 8 H, 1 HR, 3 2B, 1 SB, 4 RBI, 5 SO, 2 BB Low-A St.

Carlos Mendoza News / New York Mets on SI / March 13

Mets' Dedniel Núñez to take significant step toward being ready for Opening Day

On March 12, New York Mets manager Carlos Mendoza revealed that reliever Dedniel Núñez was set to take a major step in his recovery from a strained right flexor tendon, which kept him out from late August through the end of the 2024 season.

MLB News / Athlon Sports / March 13

331-HR Slugger Predicted to Skip Yankees, Mets for Potential Surprise Contender

With Juan Soto and Pete Alonso locking down key spots in the lineup, the New York Mets may have little room left for designated hitter J.D. Martinez to make a return.

MLB News / New Baseball Media / March 13

Injury News: Lucas Giolito & Jeff McNeil to Miss Start of 2025

Both the Mets and Red Sox have high expectations after active offseasons. However, both teams are dealing with injury troubles. Jeff McNeil and Lucas Giolito will both begin the season on the IL, leaving their respective squad’s depth chart up in the air.

MLB News / Amazin' Avenue / March 13

Grapefruit Juice: Red Sox 3, Mets 2

The Mets couldn’t solve Boston this afternoon. The Mets dropped this afternoon’s game to the Red Sox, 3-2. This is a game that wasn’t broadcast in any capacity today, so who can say if it even happened?

New York Mets News / Mets Merized Online / March 13

Nimmo Returns, Mets Offense Held in Check in Loss to Red Sox

David Peterson got ambushed for a home run by David Hamilton on the first pitch of the game, and the Mets’ offense couldn’t get on the scoreboard until the eighth inning as they dropped Thursday’s game to the Red Sox, 3-2.

Brandon Sproat News / New York Mets on SI / March 13

Will Brandon Sproat contribute to the New York Mets in 2025?

As Opening Day approaches for the New York Mets, they will be down two starting pitchers to begin the 2025 season. Newly signed starter Frankie Montas

Brandon Nimmo News / New York Mets on SI / March 13

New York Mets' Brandon Nimmo set to return against Red Sox

On Thursday, the New York Mets will have outfielder Brandon Nimmo back in action for the first time in thirteen days, according to a report from Tim Healey.

MLB News / Mets Merized Online / March 13

Spring Training Game Chat: Red Sox vs Mets, 1:10 PM

Thursday, March 13, 2025 • 1:10 PM Clover Park • Port St. Lucie, FL LHP Sean Newcomb (0-0, 1.35) vs. LHP David Peterson (1-0, 0.00) Every Mets home spring training game in 2025 has been against the Cardinals, Nationals, Marlins or Astros – until today!

Jeff McNeil News / Last Word On Sports / March 13

Mets Lose Jeff McNeil to IL as Oblique Strain Delays His Season

The New York Mets will be without another key player on Opening Day. Second baseman Jeff McNeil has a low-grade oblique strain and will miss the start of the season, manager Carlos Mendoza announced Thursday.

New York Mets News / Yardbarker / March 13

Mets' injury-plagued spring training continues to test their depth

Health hasn't been easy to come by for the New York Mets in spring training.

How Mets' Brett Baty could impact Pete Alonso, Blue Jays' Vladimir Guerrero Jr.

Yankees scouring free-agent scraps for a right-handed bat

The most legendary MLB playoff performers

The 'Most 40-home run seasons in MLB history' quiz

New York Mets News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 13

Mets’ 2-time All-Star will miss Opening Day after injury shutdown

The New York Mets had an eventful offseason. They signed Juan Soto to the richest contract in North American sports history but have dealt with injuries all spring training.

New York Mets News / Field Level Media / March 13

Mets shut down Jeff McNeil (oblique), rule out Opening Day

New York Mets second baseman Jeff McNeil has been shut down with a minor oblique strain and ruled out for Opening Day. Manager Carlos Mendoza said Thursday there's a chance McNeil, who won the 2022 National League batting title, won't return for a month.

Sean Manaea News / Amazin' Avenue / March 13

Sean Manaea resumes throwing

His most recent MRI came back clean. In a rare bit of good injury news around baseball today, Sean Manaea resumed playing catch earlier this week after being shut down with an oblique strain at the end of February.

Juan Soto News / Athlon Sports / March 13

New York Mets Make Massive Juan Soto Announcement

When the New York Mets signed Juan Soto in December, few were shocked that owner Steve Cohen was able to pony up the most appealing bid to the 26-year-old superstar. The record-breaking nature of the deal sent shockwaves through the league: $765 million over 15 years, no deferrals, with a ceiling above $800 million.

MLB News / Yardbarker / March 14

How Mets' Baty could impact Alonso, Blue Jays' Guerrero

How Mets' Brett Baty could impact Pete Alonso, Blue Jays' Vladimir Guerrero Jr.

Baty is competing to earn a spot on the big league roster as a utility man who could play multiple positions as needed.

Reports reveal what Blue Jays' Vladimir Guerrero Jr. could want in free agency

Yankees scouring free-agent scraps for a right-handed bat

Wildest day of MLB's 2025 season revealed: Vladimir Guerrero Jr. among big names to watch

The most unexpected MLB pitchers who threw a no-hitter or perfect game

The '2024 MLB RBI leaders' quiz

Steve Cohen News / Action Network / March 13

City Council Greenlights Steve Cohen’s Casino Plan at Citi Field

The City Council has approved New York Mets owner Steve Cohen’s ambitious plan to transform the Citi Field parking lot into a vibrant casino and entertainment complex.

Francisco Lindor News / Total Apex Fantasy Sports / March 12

Francisco Lindor 2025 Fantasy Outlook: Can Lindsanity Strike Again?

After a fun, whimsical MVP-caliber season, Francisco Lindor hopes to have another great season for fans and fantasy owners. He had a fantastic season last year, producing solid numbers.

MLB News / Yardbarker / March 12

Yankees scouring free-agent scraps for right-handed bat

Yankees scouring free-agent scraps for a right-handed bat

The injury bug has hammered the New York Yankees during spring training.

Why the Yankees should make a deal for Luis Robert Jr.

Max Fried gives bold answer on being Yankees' de facto ace

Yankees not likely to make an external rotation addition

MLB stadiums of yesteryear we wish were still around

The 'Highest-paid player for every MLB team' quiz

Nolan McLean News / Minor League Baseball on SI / March 12

New York Mets Get a Look at a Potentially Amazin' Member of the Starting Rotation

Nolan McLean is showing Mets fans why MLB Pipeline ranks him as the No. 5 prospect in the New York farm system. Drafted as a potentially two-way player – he played the field and pitched at Oklahoma State – McLean now is focused on the pitching.

New York Mets News / LWOSports.com / March 12

2025 New Yorks Mets O/U: Why the Mets Can Hit the OVER… Easily

2024 was a successful season for the New York Mets. Boasting a 89-73 record and a second place finish in the National League East division, the Mets entered the NL Wildcard to take on the Milwaukee Brewers.