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Nick Burdi, a former top prospect, will try to make it work with Mets

You can never have enough bullpen options, and the Mets, like every other team during the offseason, searched far and wide to find some intriguing pitchers that they could sign and try out in spring training. One of those options is Nick Burdi, a former second-round draft pick who is looking to rebuild his career […]

19 days ago | 2 reads

Mets Morning News: Mets break ground on new minor league complex

Meet the Mets David Stearns was on hand to break ground on the team’s new minor league complex which will almost be entirely paid for by Steve Cohen. After being acquired in the Freddy Peralta trade, Carlos Mendoza confirmed that Tobias Myers will be on the roster Opening Day but what role he would have […]

19 days ago | 2 reads

Which spring training storyline will age poorly?

This post is part of a series of daily questions that we’ll ask the community here at Amazin’ Avenue throughout the month of February. We hope you find the questions engaging and that our prompts can spark some fun conversations in the comments. We’ll see you there and plan to have staff chiming in, too. […]

19 days ago | 2 reads

Ryan Clifford, first baseman of the future?

Heading in to 2025, we were generally very down on Ryan Clifford. The top-line results and power production were decent, sure, but striking out nearly 30% of the time with a very passive approach is not a good sign for long-term major league production. It seemed like Clifford’s hit tool would ultimately limit his ability […]

20 days ago | 2 reads

A Pod of Their Own, Episode 264: Hamates, captains, and chatbots

Welcome back to A Pod of Their Own, an all-women led Home Run Applesauce podcast where we talk all things Mets, social justice issues in baseball, and normalize female voices in the sports podcasting space.  This week, we begin by discussing Francisco Lindor’s recovery from hamate surgery, Juan Soto’s move to left field, and other […]

20 days ago | 5 reads

Mets Morning News: Tony Clark resigns

Meet the Mets Clay Holmes threw live batting practice yesterday, and new Mets Marcus Semien and Bo Bichette were impressed by his breaking stuff. John Harper posited Carson Benge as the Nolan McLean of the 2026 Mets, as he sees him coming up and adapting quickly to become an impact player. The Mets plan to […]

20 days ago | 4 reads

Which of the offseason departures stings the most?

This post is part of a series of daily questions that we’ll ask the community here at Amazin’ Avenue throughout the month of February. We hope you find the questions engaging and that our prompts can spark some fun conversations in the comments. We’ll see you there and plan to have staff chiming in, too. […]

20 days ago | 2 reads

Mets Morning News: No Captain, My Captain

Meet the Mets The full squad reported to Port St. Lucie yesterday, which means the gang’s all here. Steve Cohen spoke to the media on the first official day of spring training. He spoke about being annoyed with the team’s inconsistency in recent years and declared that, as long as he is owner, there will […]

21 days ago | 0 reads

Should the Mets extend Freddy Peralta ahead of Opening Day?

This post is part of a series of daily questions that we’ll ask the community here at Amazin’ Avenue throughout the month of February. We hope you find the questions engaging and that our prompts can spark some fun conversations in the comments. We’ll see you there and plan to have staff chiming in, too. […]

21 days ago | 4 reads

Mets, Mike Tauchman agree to minor league deal

With their final bench spot still in a bit of flux, the Mets made another addition to their very large group of players in camp, signing veteran Mike Tauchman to a minor league deal, according to Will Sammon of The Athletic. Tauchman, despite being on a minor league contract, will have a very open opportunity […]

22 days ago | 4 reads

Grae Kessinger looks to overcome a lost 2025

It is interesting, and potentially advantageous, that the Mets signed so many middle infielders during the offseason. As we all cross our fingers for a speedy recovery from hamate surgery for Francisco Lindor, we’ve been highlighting some of the potential players who may take some at-bats during spring training and (hopefully not) during the early […]

22 days ago | 3 reads

Mets Morning News: The Boys, Back Home

Meet the Mets With a fresh new cast on his hand after successful surgery, Francisco Lindor returned to Mets camp to an almost entirely new group of guys. Now that the 2025 Mets are scattered across the country on Johnny Appleseed’s path, Juan Soto and Francisco Lindor were given the chance to discuss the rancid […]

22 days ago | 6 reads

Will Bo Bichette opt out after the 2026 season?

This post is part of a series of daily questions that we’ll ask the community here at Amazin’ Avenue throughout the month of February. We hope you find the questions engaging and that our prompts can spark some fun conversations in the comments. We’ll see you there and plan to have staff chiming in, too. […]

22 days ago | 3 reads

Ryan Lambert might be the next great homegrown Mets reliever

As an organizing principle, I don’t believe in ranking relievers highly (or at all, really) in good systems. Time and again, the efforts of the public baseball community to project reliever performance have been shown to be little more than random guess work. There are also just a higher volume of other good players in […]

23 days ago | 3 reads

Mets Morning News: “We have a bunch of leaders in that clubhouse”

Meet the Mets Marcus Semien’s quiet leadership will be key in getting the Mets’ new infield to jell, writes Laura Albanese of Newsday. Semien is looking forward to a reunion with Bo Bichette and playing alongside Francisco Lindor, he said. Anthony DiComo of MLB.com provided his early spring training observations from Port St. Lucie. Edwin […]

23 days ago | 6 reads

Dylan Ross will try to make the major league bullpen in 2026

Dylan Ross had such a good year in the minors in 2025 that he put himself on the prospect map here at Amazin’ Avenue, ranking 18th on our list of the team’s top 25 prospects. And that was before the Mets’ trade that sent Jett Williams and Brandon Sproat to the Brewers, which effectively bumped […]

24 days ago | 6 reads

Mets Morning News: ITBSOHL szn

Meet the Mets Come on, Superman, say your stupid line: Francisco Alvarez is in the best shape of his life as spring training begins. Christian Scott is very confident as he makes his return from Tommy John surgery. Unlike past springs, Jonah Tong is now firmly in the spotlight for the Mets. Steve Cohen spoke […]

24 days ago | 4 reads

Christian Arroyo is another short-term shortstop stop gap

In our collective, continued existence as residents of Panic City, the fear surrounding Francisco Lindor’s surgically repaired left hand is lingering on the edges of our minds. Yesterday, we looked at Jackson Cluff as a potential short-term replacement for Lindor if the timing of his recovery is slower than expected. Today, we do the same […]

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25 days ago | 1 read

Mets Morning News: Melendez officially signs, Megill moves to 60-day IL

Meet the Mets The Mets announced the signing of MJ Melendez and moved Tylor Megill to the 60-day injured list to open up a spot on the 40-man roster. Carson Benge will be getting plenty of attention in spring training, as the right field job is his for the taking, and Will Sammon spoke to […]

25 days ago | 6 reads

What’s your National League East standings prediction?

This post is part of a series of daily questions that we’ll ask the community here at Amazin’ Avenue throughout the month of February. We hope you find the questions engaging and that our prompts can spark some fun conversations in the comments. We’ll see you there and plan to have staff chiming in, too. […]

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25 days ago | 3 reads

Jackson Cluff is one of the Mets’ many insurance policies

With the news of his hamate surgery still fresh in our minds, it’s important that we remember that there is no one on the Mets’ roster – 40-Man or otherwise – that can take Francisco Lindor’s place, even for just a few weeks. But that doesn’t mean that the Mets don’t need someone to play […]

26 days ago | 6 reads

Today Your Love, Tomorrow the World Series, Episode 222: The Hamate’s Tale

Welcome to Today Your Love, Tomorrow the World Series, the new/old favorite from Chris McShane and Brian Salvatore. Spring Training is officially underway, and Brian and Chris talk about the news of the first few days, including the injury to Francisco Lindor, Juan Soto’s move to left field, and a few notes on the small […]

26 days ago | 5 reads