The Mets announced their full slate of option decisions, including the previously-unreported (but completely unsurprising) news that Frankie Montas won’t be triggering the opt-out clause in his contract. The two-year, $34MM contract Montas signed last offseason allowed the right-hander to walk away from the deal after the first season, but Montas will stay put and earn another … [Read more...] about Frankie Montas Won’t Opt Out Of Final Year Of Mets Contract
A.J. Minter To Exercise Player Option
Veteran reliever A.J. Minter will exercise his $11MM player option to return to the Mets in 2026, reports Jon Morosi of MLB Network. The left-hander originally signed a two-year, $22MM contract with New York, the second season of which was a player option. He got out to a strong start but wound up undergoing surgery to repair a torn lat in mid-May. Minter, who turned 32 in … [Read more...] about A.J. Minter To Exercise Player Option
Pete Alonso Opts Out Of Mets Contract
Pete Alonso has officially opted out of his contract with the Mets, reports Jon Heyman of the New York Post. He declines a $24MM player option and heads back to free agency. Alonso announced that he’d be doing this as soon as the season ended. There was never much intrigue anyhow. Last offseason’s two-year pillow deal was always designed to get him back to the market this … [Read more...] about Pete Alonso Opts Out Of Mets Contract
Cody Bellinger Opts Out Of Yankees’ Deal
Outfielder Cody Bellinger has opted out of his contract with the Yankees, reports Jon Heyman of the New York Post. Bellinger had one year and $25MM remaining on his deal. He’ll take the $5MM buyout instead. Bellinger signed a three-year, $80MM contract with the Cubs ahead of the 2024 season. The deal included opt-outs after each year. Bellinger did not opt out after 2024. He … [Read more...] about Cody Bellinger Opts Out Of Yankees’ Deal
Edwin Díaz Opts Out Of Mets’ Deal
Right-hander Edwin Díaz has opted out of his deal with the Mets, reports Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. He was still guaranteed two years and $38MM but will head to the open market in search of more. Díaz becomes the second premier closer to opt out on Monday, joining Robert Suarez. Díaz signed a five-year, $102MM contract with the Mets following the 2022 season. A knee injury … [Read more...] about Edwin Díaz Opts Out Of Mets’ Deal