The New York Mets are on the rise after a stellar 2024 campaign, bolstered by the addition of Juan Soto to a historic 16-year, $765 million contract. Here’s a b

A new report reveals the New York Mets are in competition with the Toronto Blue Jays for not one but two big names still in free agency.

New York Yankees icon and current YES Network analyst David Cone made it known last spring that he had no problem with the fact that then-Yankees outfielder Juan Soto wanted to reach free agency following the 2024 season. Of course, Soto ultimately left the Yankees to sign a massive deal with the New York Mets.

The New York Mets and right-handed reliever Ryne Stanek have agreed to a one-year deal, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press on Wednesday. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the deal was subject to a successful physical and hadn’t been announced.

The Mets on Wednesday re-signed reliever Ryne Stanek, according to multiple reports. New York acquired Stanek last season in a pre-deadline trade with the Seattle Mariners. However, before retaining Stanek, the Mets reportedly considered adding star reliever Kenley Jansen, who spent the last two seasons with the Boston Red Sox.

One of the key decisions facing the Mets is whether to re-sign first baseman Pete Alonso. Negotiations have been ongoing, with reports suggesting that the team is taking a firm stance. They are offering a take-it-or-leave-it deal. Alonso’s market is weaker than expected. This allows the Mets to secure him on terms they prefer.

Most MLB teams are hesitant to give up a pick to sign Nick Pivetta, which is why he could return to the Red Sox or go to an aggressive contender like the Mets.

Others, meanwhile, are selling it in the personage of prospects who could make the difference over the coming years. CBS Sports is underway examining the top three prospects in each organization. Our definition of "prospect" is simple: does that player have rookie eligibility remaining for the 2025 season?

Bregman stands as perhaps the best position player available in free agency with less than a month before the beginning of Spring Training, and he reportedly still has a standing six-year, $156 million offer from Houston.

Free agent closer Kenley Jansen is reportedly valuing a chance at history as he goes through his free agency this winter. According to The Athletic, Jansen's ca

“We’re committed for him to be a starter,” Mets manager Carlos Mendoza, who previously worked with Holmes as the Yankees’ bench coach, said on a panel Saturday. “He’s going to get a lot of opportunities. We understand that even the best of the best are gonna go through some struggles.”