The New York Mets have an issue surrounding their first base position. Could former UCLA Bruin JT Schwartz fill that vacant spot?

Stanek was acquired in a trade with Seattle at the deadline last year for minor league outfielder Rhylan Thomas. Stanek posted a 6.06 ERA in 17 appearances with the Mets during the regular season and became a trusted reliever late in the postseason.

New York Post MLB insider Jon Heyman reported Thursday that the Mets have reached out to the Padres about Cease, one of baseball’s premier pitchers. While the Chicago Cubs also expressed interest, the Padres reportedly prefer the Mets’ prospect offerings.

Cease, who is a free agent after the 2025 season, could be on the move as the San Diego Padres look to trim payroll and re-stock the farm system.

It is conceivable that Baty and Acuña alone could replace Alonso's home runs, which is to say nothing of what they stand to gain from their new center fielder. That is Jose Siri, who hit as many homers on his own last season (18) as the Mets got from all their center fielders.

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.

A person familiar with negotiations says the New York Mets and right-handed reliever Ryne Stanek have agreed to a one-year deal.

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?

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.

According to MLB.com's Mark Feinsand, the New York Mets and Ryne Stanek are in agreement on a one-year deal worth $4.5 million. Stanek, 33, was traded to the Mets last July and had a rocky ...

The New York Mets have been trying to acquire ace Dylan Cease from the San Diego Padres. Could they do that while also adding Jake Cronenworth to the deal?