The Mets claimed infielder Tsung-Che Cheng off waivers from the Rays, per announcements from both clubs. Tampa Bay designated Cheng for assignment last week. New York had open 40-man space and thus doesn’t need to make a corresponding roster move at this time. Cheng, 24, made his big league debut with the Pirates in 2025 but went hitless in seven plate appearances. He didn’t … [Read more...] about Mets Claim Tsung-Che Cheng
Phillies Reportedly Made Seven-Year Offer To Bo Bichette
The Mets and Bo Bichette reportedly have a deal in place, a three-year deal with a huge average annual value and opt-outs after each season. It seems he almost went the more traditional route. Bob Nightengale of USA Today reports that the Phillies thought they were going to land Bichette with a $200MM deal over seven years until the Mets swooped in with their offer after losing … [Read more...] about Phillies Reportedly Made Seven-Year Offer To Bo Bichette
Cardinals, Mets Among Teams Interested In Griffin Canning
The Cardinals and Mets both have some interest in free agent righty Griffin Canning, reports Jon Heyman of the New York Post. Canning spent the 2025 season with the Mets after signing a one-year, make-good deal in free agency last year. He started the season well before running into a brief rough patch and then suffering a torn Achilles tendon before he really had a chance to … [Read more...] about Cardinals, Mets Among Teams Interested In Griffin Canning
Mets To Sign Bo Bichette
11:17am: Bichette is expected to play third base for the Mets, MLB Network’s Jon Morosi reports. The contract also includes full no-trade protection, per Heyman. 11:03am: The Mets and free agent infielder Bo Bichette are in agreement on a three-year contract, reports Will Sammon of The Athletic. He’ll be guaranteed a hefty $126MM on that short-term pact, per Jon Heyman of the … [Read more...] about Mets To Sign Bo Bichette
Mets Reportedly Offered Tucker Four Years, $220MM
The Mets’ final offer to Kyle Tucker was for four years and $220MM, reports Jim Duquette of MLB Network on Sirius XM Radio. Jon Heyman of The New York Post adds that the offer included no deferred money and would have been slightly frontloaded, paying $120MM over the first two seasons. Will Sammon of The Athletic adds that it included a $75MM signing bonus and allowed Tucker to … [Read more...] about Mets Reportedly Offered Tucker Four Years, $220MM