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
Coaching Notes: Mets, Padres, Leiper, Rays
Many teams are still setting up their coaching staffs for the 2026 season, and some news broke about some departures on the Rangers staff earlier tonight. Let’s check in with some more coaching-related rumblings from around the league… The Mets have interviewed Padres third base/infield coach Tim Leiper for an unspecified role on New York’s coaching staff, according to The … [Read more...] about Coaching Notes: Mets, Padres, Leiper, Rays
Justin Willard “Emerging As The Favorite” For Mets’ Pitching Coach Job
The Mets may be zeroing in on a replacement for Jeremy Hefner. Red Sox director of pitching Justin Willard is “emerging as the favorite” for the position, reports Will Sammon of The Athletic. Joel Sherman of the New York Post seconded Sammon’s report, writing that Willard is “poised to be named the Mets pitching coach.” Willard has been with Boston since November 2024. He had … [Read more...] about Justin Willard “Emerging As The Favorite” For Mets’ Pitching Coach Job
Antoan Richardson Won’t Return To Mets’ Coaching Staff
Mets first base coach Antoan Richardson will not return to the team in 2026, reports Jeff Passan of ESPN. His contract is set to expire at the end of the month, and the two parties haven’t been able to come to terms on a new deal. SNY’s Andy Martino adds that the Mets very much wanted Richardson back on staff and made a strong effort to keep him. Martino further speculates that … [Read more...] about Antoan Richardson Won’t Return To Mets’ Coaching Staff