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In the span of a week, David Stearns has put the baseball world on notice with blockbuster acquisitions of Bo Bichette, Luis Robert Jr. and Freddy Peralta. Not only has he radically changed the narrative of the Mets offseason, but has brought clarity to the overall direction of the franchise in 2026, which admittedly was doubtful at times this offseason. In doing so, the Mets are a much better team today than they were before this flurry of moves. Click Link Below to Read Article. http://dlvr.it/TQWmVJ

Freddy Peralta News: * Will the Mets get more than one year from Peralta? (MLB.com) * ‘Win-win’: Execs laud Mets, Brewers after Peralta trade (MLB.com) * David Stearns confident Freddy Peralta will be a ‘stabilizing force’ for Mets rotation (New York Post) * Mets’ World Series odds jump after adding Bo Bichette, Freddy Peralta (New York Post)  * Mets’ patience results in late-night deal to acquire Freddy Peralta (NYDN) * Grading both NY Mets trades for Freddy Peralta and Luis Robert Jr. (The Record) * Here’s why Mets went all-in for ace in blockbuster trade (NJ.com) * Mets' Stearns hails Peralta's 'quality' leadership, sidesteps extension talks (ESPN) * What would an extension look like for the Mets and Freddy Peralta? (The Athletic) * Freddy Peralta trade grades: Mets finally get their frontline starter; Brewers do what they always do (CBS Sports) * Mets boss David Stearns completed Peralta trade after anniversary dinner (AP)   David Stearns News: * David Lennon: Mets' David Stearns has rebounded from curious early offseason decisions (Newsday) * Mets ‘clearly better’ defensively after offseason additions: David Stearns (New York Post) * The David Stearns and Steve Cohen truths revealed by this Mets offseason (New York Post)   Vidal Brujan News: * Mets pick up versatile utilityman from Twins (MLB.com) * Mets acquire utilityman Vidal Brujan in trade with Twins to continue wild week (New York Post) * Mets make another trade, then cut pitcher to open up roster spot (NJ.com)   Other Mets News: * Meet the new Mets: Remade roster hopes to wipe away ’25 disappointment (MLB.com) * Long Island Mets fans on team's flurry of moves: 'Better late than never' (Newsday) * How the Mets-Carlos Beltran dynamic has unfolded — with potential for fascinating outcome (New York Post) * Mets’ dramatic six-day revamp was almost a year in the making (New York Post) * Brewers GM thinks he ‘ruined’ David Stearns’ anniversary dinner with blockbuster Mets trade (New York Post) * Mets trade bust says pressure got to him during last year’s collapse (NJ.com) * After David Stearns' dramatic rebuild, are the 2026 Mets better than the failed 2025 team? (CBS Sports) * The New York Mets turned over half their lineup — have they gotten any better? (Yahoo)    

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Mets fans, let’s take the blue-and-orange tinted glasses off for a minute. Vidal Bruján is not the next José Reyes, hell he isn't even the next Pablo Reyes. He’s not a secret All-Star hiding in plain sight. He’s not about to steal 60 bases and force the Mets to install a speed limit at Citi Field. So who is Vidal Bruján ? If your reaction to the question, “Is that a new member of the Queens Crew — congratulations, you’re normal. He’s basically baseball’s version of the guy who keeps showing...

Well, it’s been an interesting week for Mets fans and media regarding the team, the direction it is taking and the job being done by POBO David Stearns.  To recap this week he acquired free agent Bo Bichette, traded for center fielder Luis Robert, Jr. and traded for starting pitcher Freddy Peralta.  For anyone tuning in at the 11th hour it would seem that the Mets were being decisive, aggressive and successful, not simply waiting until 19 days before Spring Training begins before making necessary moves. So how has Stearns done thus far?  Let’s have a look at the incoming players: * Bo Bichette — He has a great bat and a suspect glove.  Everyone applauded his arrival though in theory he’s going to be part of the run prevention defense at a new position of third base. * Luis Garcia — He’s a 39 year old journeyman with a career ERA over 4.00.  His price tag won’t cripple the franchise but his arrival isn’t cause for celebration either. * Tobias Myers — Oddly, this relatively little known middle reliever and spot starter could turn out to be a hidden gem.  His ERA as a reliever has been 1.65 overall for his career and he could potentially be that final piece of the pen the club has been missing. * Freddy Peralta — This deal is somewhat reminiscent of the old Johan Santana deal in that he’s here for just a single year guaranteed.  Yes, there is deep history between he and David Stearns, but the lure of free agency could make him a one and done though at a very reasonable price. * Jorge Polanco — This contract was a little bit of a head scratcher in that he’s never been a top-of-the-list option for clubs trying to reinforce their run production.  He does have a single All Star appearance back in 2019 and his best season was likely 2021 for the Twins when he clubbed 33 HRs and drove in 98 while hitting .269.  Last year for the Mariners he his 26 dingers and drove in 78 while hitting .266.  For a switch hitter playing key middle infield positions those numbers are pretty good, but with Marcus Semien, Francisco Lindor, now Bo Bichette, Brett Baty, Mark Vientos and Ronny Mauricio already here it left DH and 1B (where he has just a single game of experience) left for him to play for the Mets.  * Luis Robert, Jr. — He could be the second coming of a true slugger or he could be the latest iteration in the Jose Siri/Cedric Mullins mold barely hitting the Mendoza line while earning big bucks to play strong defense.  We won’t know until the season starts and progresses. * Marcus Semien — This trade was essentially a salary dump of a longer obligation to pay Brandon Nimmo and receiving in return the two years remaining for Semien while benefiting from his stellar defense and accepting his significantly diminished production at the plate.  He was fighting off injury last year so it’s possible there would be some rebound offense from Semien. * Luke Weaver — This acquisition on the surface looks pretty good as Weaver after converting to full time reliever appeared to be quite a different beast on the mound than he was as a batting practice pitcher for many years as a starter.  His price was high and the hope is that he can replicate the two strong years in the Bronx.  His ERA in 2024 and 2025 was 3.21 with 175 Ks in 148 IP, a WHIP under 1.000 and a record of 11-7.  Before that, however, he was a 5.14 career ERA pitcher with a losing record and an ugly WHIP of 1.438.  Here’s hoping 2024 and 2025 can be repeated in Queens. * Devin Williams — A player extremely well known to David Stearns, Williams was among the best in the game in Milwaukee for several years before hitting the wall for the Yankees this past season.  Here’s hoping it was a hiccup in an otherwise sterling record and he can help ease the departure of Edwin Diaz if he returns to his Milwaukee form where he had a career ERA of just 1.83 with a winning record, a WHIP approaching 1.000 and striking out more than 14 per 9 IP. Then there are the outgoing personnel: * Luisangel Acuna — A great unknown with strong legs and a solid glove * Pete Alonso — Perennially among the league leaders in HRs and RBIs while providing at best average defense at first base * Edwin Diaz — On again/off again solid reliever who when he is at his best is at a Cooperstown level * Jeff McNeil — Seemingly on a downhill spiral after his batting title several years ago, his positional versatility became a stronger selling point than his stick * Brandon Nimmo — A somewhat overpaid player whose offensive ascent corresponded with a defensive decline * Truman Pauley — A great unknown pitcher with only a handful of games on his pro resume * Brandon Sproat — He’s an erratic pitcher who can be very bad or pretty good.  Now he’s Milwaukee’s development issue * Jett Williams — This departure hurt.  He can play infield and outfield, steal bases with abandon and get on base regularly while also providing moderate power for a smaller player.  We’ll see how he progresses as he ascends to the majors Overall, Stearns’ record here is more good than bad but he has a lot of gambles in his decisions.  Sometimes those gambles work such as the 2024 Jose Iglesias.  Sometimes they are the 2025 Frankie Montas.  The work is still not done as there is no left fielder and no clear answer as to the DH/1B situation.

  Good Morning –   I'm trying to determine if I buy into the new 1-9 starting lineup. I'm not a sentimental guy and the OG core players that departed gave me very little good news to write about in the recent past. I like the number of new bats that looks, on the surface, to be creating a more talented hitting lot. I don't see an 8-9-10 creating just dismal results. I have no idea who will bat where but Soto, Lindor, Bichette, Semien, Polanco, Alvarez, and Robert Jr. each have proven in the past to be more formative collectively than the 2025 starters. Add to that some version of Baty, Vientos, and Mauricio as DH and your left with one outfield slot to fill. You can go early with Benge or go defense with Taylor. The addition of Semien and Roberts also increase your defensive imprint. It would have been nice to have one more Alonso-like power outputs, but overall, this new 2026 team is starting to grow on me… including pitching. But that is Sunday’s Report main topic.   The Mets are signed RHRP Luis Garcia to a one-year contract. GROH –                                   Luis García is the 38-year-old (turning 39 on January 30, 2026) RHRP who recently signed with the New York Mets on a one-year contract (reportedly around $1.75M base, up to $3M with incentives, pending physical). He's a veteran journeyman reliever with 13 MLB seasons under his belt, having pitched for eight teams including long stints with the Phillies (2013-2018), plus the Angels, Rangers, Cardinals, Padres, Nationals, Dodgers, and now the Mets. García is a durable, hard-throwing righty (6'2", 240 lbs) known for providing middle-relief depth. Career stats (through 2025): 603 appearances (mostly relief), 28-30 record, 4.07 ERA, 583.1 IP, 547 strikeouts, 17 saves, 1.42 WHIP. He's been a solid, innings-eating option over the years, with some strong stretches (e.g., sub-4.00 ERA in multiple seasons) but also inconsistency typical of a long-career reliever. In 2025 (his age-38 season), he bounced between the Angels, Nationals, and Dodgers, appearing in 58 games (all relief), posting a strong 3.42 ERA (with a 3.28 FIP suggesting it wasn't fluky), 55.1 IP, 48 strikeouts, 2 saves, but a higher 1.46 WHIP due to some walks and contact. Repertoire García relies on a power sinker as his primary weapon, backed by off-speed and breaking stuff for swing-and-miss. From 2025 Statcast/ Brooks Baseball data: Sinker (~42% usage): His bread-and-butter, averaging 96.9 mph (elite velocity for his age/role). It has strong tailing action and induces groundballs/flyballs mix. Sweeper (~33% usage): A big, sweeping slider/breaking pitch at ~82.8 mph, with excellent horizontal break—great for missing bats (high whiff potential, especially vs. righties). Splitter (~22% usage): ~88.6 mph, acts as a changeup/split-finger with drop and fade for deception against lefties. 4-Seam Fastball (~2%): ~96.8 mph, occasional use for elevation. Slider (minimal, ~1%): ~83.7 mph, rare. He throws from a mid-3/4 arm slot (~44° angle), generating good induced vertical break on the sinker and sweep on the sweeper. The combo of high-velo sinker + sweeping breaking ball + splitter gives him solid platoon-neutral tools, though command can vary (higher walks in some years). Overall, he's a low-risk, veteran add for the Mets' 'pen—expect middle innings work, occasional setup/leverage spots if he performs well in spring. Solid pickup for depth in 2026!   The Mets released:       SS Yensi Rivas             2025 – DSL METS:  164-PA, 1-HR, 10-RBI, 33-K, 21-BB, .261/.378/.312/.690       RHP Sebastian Lantigua             2025 – DSL METS: 2-G, 0-0, 40.50, 7.50, 0.2-IP, 3-ER, 0-K       LHP Luis Montero             2025 – DSL METS:  9-G, 2-1, 5.84, 1.95, 12.1-IP, 13-BB, 8-K Tobias Meyers RHRP    6-1    225    turns 28 in August    FA: 2031 Career – 3.3-WAR, 10-8, 3-15 2025 -     0.6-WAR, 1-2, 3.55, 1.36, 22-G, 6-ST, 50.2-IP15-BB, 38-K GROK – Tobias Myers’s primary Repertoire (2025 data from Baseball Savant)Myers relies on a mix of pitches, with usage percentages from his 2025 outings: Four-Seam Fastball (primary pitch): ~45% usage, average velocity around 93.5 mph (topping out near 98 mph in samples), with good carry/rise and backspin. Cutter: ~19-20% usage, around 87-88 mph. Slider: ~17% usage, around 84-85 mph (noted for generating fly balls but fewer whiffs compared to league-average sliders in some analyses). Split Finger (Splitter): ~15-16% usage, around 83 mph. Curveball: Rare (~1-2%), around 76-77 mph. Changeup: Rare (~1-2%), around 80-82 mph. In earlier tracking (e.g., Brooks Baseball summaries for 2025), he leaned on the four-seam fastball (93 mph), slider (85 mph), cutter (88 mph), and changeup (82 mph), with occasional curveball. His fastball has been highlighted for strong induced vertical break/movement, helping it play up despite average raw velocity. The cutter and four-seamer are key to his approach (combined often 60%+ usage in some seasons), while secondary pitches like the slider and split help against right- and left-handed hitters. His repertoire has shown consistency as a mid-rotation or swingman type, with adjustments noted in his breakout 2024 rookie year (3.00 ERA in 25 starts) before a more mixed 2025.

Here are the top Stories from every Major League team courtesy from our friends at SportSpyder. Note - this page updates throughout the day - come back later today for the latest news.

  According to the Mets News and Links Roster Moves Tracker, the New York Mets have acquired 3B Vidal Bruján from the Minnesota Twins for cash. Richard Lovelady has been designated for assignment to make room for Brujan on the 40-Man Roster. Bruján played for three different teams in 2026, Cubs, Orioles, Braves.  He has seen time at every position except catcher.  He gives the Mets infield depth after losing Jett Williams and Luisangel Acuna.

 

Breaking down the @mets @brewers trade with thoughts on the #mets prospects given up. Click Link Below to see on YouTube. http://dlvr.it/TQVy48

The Mets' flurry of activity this past week has awakened our two curmudgeons from their winter hibernation and prompted them to weigh in: John Coppinger:  So we were told there was a plan, and that we needed to wait for it to take shape. Well in three days, we have a definite shape with the additions of Bo Bichette, Luis Robert Jr. and Freddy Peralta.  I guess we can start chronologically with Bichette, and I’ll jump in by saying that I really like this move. Bichette was the bat that the...

There are two truths in life: The sun rises in the east. Mets fandom much like today's political climate is a house divided, with the dividing line usually running straight through Thanksgiving dinner. I know this because I run KinersKorner.com, a digital family room where Mets fans gather daily to agree on one thing that everyone else is wrong. Which brings us to David Stearns. Let me preface this by saying I have been a believer in David Stearns’ long-term vision for this franchise. That...

FLUSHING, N.Y., January 22, 2026 – The New York Mets today announced their 2026 minor league coaching staffs, as well as their player development and medical personnel for the upcoming season. Dick Scott returns for his 13th season in the Mets organization and his fourth as manager of the Triple-A Syracuse Mets. Michael Collins will enter his first season with the Mets organization as manager of the Double-A Binghamton Rumble Ponies. A native of Canberra, Australia, Collins spent the previous eight seasons on the Houston Astros Major League coaching staff as a catching coach and bullpen catcher. From 2011-2017, Collins served as a minor league manager in the San Diego Padres organization. Eduardo Nuñez returns for his seventh season with the Mets and will manage the High-A Brooklyn Cyclones after serving as the club's bench coach in 2025. Luis Rivera enters his 17th season as a coach in the organization and his second as manager of the Single-A St. Lucie Mets. Lino Diaz returns for his second season with the Mets as manager of the Florida Complex League Mets. Felix Fermin Jr. returns for his third season in the organization and will manage DSL Mets Blue. JC Rodriguez is back for his second season as manager of DSL Mets Orange. Below is a complete listing of the Mets minor league coaching staffs, player development and medical personnel.  

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About 10 days ago, it was very much in doubt what the squad that the Mets were going to start the season with would look like. Click Link Below to Read Article. http://dlvr.it/TQVZdL