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MJ Melendez mirrored the Mets' 2026 offseason: a low-cost gamble leaned on too heavily. He posted a 191 wRC+ in April, then 54 in May and 71 in June before landing in Syracuse. He finished at 91 wRC+ and elected free agency in October.

MJ Melendez was a microcosm of the offseason

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Free agent Luis Arraez (2B-1B) hit .310 with 185 hits, just short of the NL batting title (.3104 vs. Moreno's .3107). His elite contact skills come with bottom-percentile power, a unicorn profile for any Mets lineup talk. 🦄

Free Agent Profile: Luis Arraez, 2B-1B - Metsmerized

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SNY's John Harper predicts the Mets could land Teruaki Sato, Clay Holmes and Michael King in free agency, though not Tarik Skubal. The twist: Sato might not play first base, with Bo Bichette potentially shifting there instead. Just a prediction. 🤔

NY Mets free agent prediction lands them Teruaki Sato but with a potential twist

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Hanwha Eagles accepted KBO slugger Roh Si-hwan's posting request, so all 30 MLB teams, Mets included, can negotiate with the third baseman for 30 days once he's posted. He hit 29 homers in 2026, but struck out 147 times. 🎯

Hanwha Eagles Accept Post Request of KBO Slugger Roh Si-hwan - Metsmerized

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A lockout looks likely when the CBA expires Dec. 1, and MLB's proposed ~$245.3M hard cap would force high spenders like the Mets to cut payroll. The union calls a cap a non-starter, so Mets free agency could freeze after that date. 🔒

Mack – A Baseball Strike Primer

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Daniel Duarte went from a minor league deal to a bright spot in a lost Mets season, posting a 26.8% strikeout rate and 2.88 xERA after the Triple-A call-up. A September hamstring injury ended his year, but he likely earned a 2027 bullpen role. 🔒

Daniel Duarte turned his career around in 2026

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Tarik Skubal, arguably the best pitcher in baseball, is a free agent, and the Mets could be a real contender for him. The Dodgers look like the main rival, with the Angels, Cubs, and Yankees among the other possible suitors. A pros-and-cons debate is underway. 🎯

Pros and Cons: Should the Mets sign Tarik Skubal?

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Offseason mode for the Mets: trade targets are on the board, and Teruaki Sato is flagged as an intriguing free agent. Pitcher Kaima Taira, 2026 NPB ERA leader, is being posted by Seibu, adding another arm to watch. Meanwhile, Milwaukee parties. 🍻

Mets Morning News: Celebration in Milwaukee

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The Freddy Peralta deal flopped: he posted a 4.99 ERA as a Met, then thrived with Tampa Bay after the deadline trade. Another rental-starter trade would be pricey, but it may be the realistic route if the Mets land Tarik Skubal and still need an arm. ⚠️

1 reason the NY Mets should be scared of a Freddy Peralta-like trade, 1 reason they shouldn't be

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A columnist floats Rays righty Drew Rasmussen as a cheaper alternative to Tarik Skubal, who is expected to command $40-$50M a year. Rasmussen's 2.83 career ERA edges Skubal's 3.02, and he is a speculative trade idea for the Mets, not a reported target. 💰

Reese Kaplan -- A Pitcher Who Might Be Better Than Tarik Skubal

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Former Mets All-Star Michael Conforto elected free agency on Oct. 29 after one season with the Cubs, hitting .240 with 15 homers and 45 RBIs in 113 games. He spent his first seven seasons in Queens and made his lone All-Star team in 2017. 🔄

Ex-New York Mets All-Star Instantly Becomes Free Agent

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The Mets claimed infielder/outfielder Kyren Paris off waivers from the Angels, their first offseason move, and designated Cristian Pache for assignment to clear a 40-man spot. Paris hit .307/.427/.554 at Triple-A Salt Lake. 🔧

Mets Acquire 24-Year-Old Infielder in First Offseason Addition

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Francisco Lindor, now past 300 career homers, ranks 15th all-time among shortstops. He's one of two shortstops with 300+ HR and 200+ steals (with Alex Rodriguez), and his 31.8 fWAR is already fourth-best among Mets position players. 🔥

Where NY Mets star Francisco Lindor ranks among shortstops all-time in MLB history

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Ex-Met Jeff McNeil is a free agent after the Athletics declined his 2027 club option. The 34-year-old hit .264 with nine homers and an 87 OPS+ in 2026. A Mets reunion looks unlikely, since they traded him away about a year ago. 🔄

8-Year New York Mets Player Suddenly Becomes MLB Free Agent

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The Mets scouted Seibu Lions righty Kaima Taira, who's being posted this offseason, per a source. He's got a 1.36 ERA, mid-90s heat, and a "mixed bag" starter-or-reliever outlook. With rotation needs, the Mets could use the arm either way. ⚾

Source: NY Mets scouted latest Japanese pitcher being posted to MLB

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The Mets released four Dominican Summer League prospects Thursday, a routine offseason trim after a 74-88, last-place NL East finish. Pitcher Cristian Dudamel, catcher Jesus Griman and shortstops Angel Ozuna and Jose Padilla are out. None had reached a higher affiliate.

Mets Immediately Release 4 Players After Disastrous Season

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Free agent Adrian Morejón (27, LHP) posted a 2.83 ERA with 107 strikeouts in 86 innings in 2026. Metsmerized frames him as a closer target, even with a qualifying offer attached, and a possible starter conversion given his four-pitch mix and 58% ground ball rate. 🔒

Free Agent Profile: Adrian Morejón, RP/SP - Metsmerized

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SNY's Jon Heyman predicts the Mets could pass on Tarik Skubal and instead sign two arms, Michael King and Clay Holmes, arguing David Stearns would see more value there. Holmes just declined his Cubs option. Two rotation pieces for one superstar price? 🤔

Mets Predicted to Sign Pair of Pitchers Instead of $300 Million Ace

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Former Mets first baseman Dominic Smith, who spent six years in Queens, elected free agency from the Atlanta Braves on October 29. He can sign anywhere this winter, while the Mets sit at home after missing the 2026 playoffs. 🔄

6-Year New York Mets Player Immediately Becomes Free Agent

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