Your Friday morning roundup of Mets and MLB news, along with noteworthy updates and links.
- The Mets inked outfielder Harrison Bader to a one-year, $10.5 million deal.
- Speculation arises that Luis Severino may have been giving away pitching signals last season.
- The possibility of trading catcher Omar Narváez is being considered by the Mets.
- Jay Horwitz joined the celebration of Lou Carnesecca’s 99th birthday.
Around the National League East:
- The Braves and Chris Sale reached a contract extension following the pitcher’s trade to Atlanta.
Around Major League Baseball:
- Jon Heyman provides insights into Yoshinobu Yamamoto’s opt-out terms with the Dodgers.
- Questions arise about the future of the Astros as we know them.
- Newsday’s writers share their Hall of Fame ballot votes for this year.
- The Yankees secured Cody Poteet with a major league deal.
Catch up on yesterday’s Amazin’ Avenue updates.
- Infielder Boston Baro holds the 23rd position in our list of the top 25 Mets prospects for 2024.
This Date in Mets History:
- On January 5, significant Mets transactions occurred, including the trades for Kevin McReynolds and Angel Pagan, separated by fourteen years.
- Unfortunately, this date also marks the anniversary of Tug McGraw’s passing.