Metsmerized floats buy-low targets for 2027 depth, with first and second base the need. Ryan Mountcastle is the clearest bounce-back idea: 2025-26 results were weak (.655 OPS), but his exit velocity and barrel rate held up. Ha-Seong Kim is also on the list. 📈
Devin Williams' first Mets season earned a C-: 4.43 ERA, 1.574 WHIP, 52 K in 40.2 IP, plus time on the IL and a lost closer job. A flatter changeup got hit hard (.283 average against), leaving his 2027 role unclear. 📉
Mets fans are being urged to skip the Yankees youth-core debate. McLean, Benge and Ewing made MLB Pipeline's All-Rookie Team and posted 9.8 fWAR to the Yankees trio's 7.2, but the media-fueled comparison misses the point. 🍿
Mets Rule 5 pick Justin Armbruester, back from lat surgery, has been sharp at Double-A Binghamton: 0.59 ERA, 0.85 WHIP, 20 K against 3 BB in 15 1/3 innings over 14 relief outings. Four-seam-led mix suggests multi-inning reliever upside. 🔒
Cole Mathis (1-for-4, double, 2 RBIs, SB) and Bruin Agbayani (double, RBI, run) powered Surprise's 9-2 Arizona Fall League win. Mathis is hitting just 5-for-32 through eight games, so the box score outpaced the slash line. 📈
Mets morning links: the offseason timeline takes shape as Devin Williams' subpar year as closer and a sold-off bullpen raise the question of whether Padres reliever Adrian Morejon is worth pursuing. Nothing here is confirmed. 🔍
Quiet day in Mets land, with the Dodgers' news that Shohei Ohtani avoids surgery and expects to pitch in 2027 leading the briefing. It also looks back on the 26th anniversary of one of the most bizarre moments in Mets history, a broken-bat episode. 🏏
10/22/2000: Mike Piazza slugged the first World Series home run of his career at Yankee Stadium.
Stearns' Mets claimed three players on waivers in September 2026, including INF Christian Cairo and SP Cameron Weston, and none reached the majors. Cairo looks like a glove-first depth piece, and Weston could be groomed into a long man. 🧳
Rumors say the Mets are interviewing ex-hitting coach Kevin Long (2015-17) for a role, with Jeff Albert reportedly out as director of hitting and Troy Snitker not rumored to leave. Could Long's return fix the anemic offense? 🤔
Luis Robert Jr. hit .223/.303/.399 with 10 HR in 58 games for the Mets after a back-related IL stint. A.J. Ewing took over in center, hit .252/.324/.376 with 11 HR, and Robert was claimed off waivers by the Orioles in August. Wally Pipp'd, indeed. 🔄
Should the Mets sign Adrian Morejon? Speculation only. After a deadline sell-off gutted the bullpen (Weaver, Brazoban, Raley, Minter gone), the 2027 relief group looks solid but full of question marks, and Senga's role is unsettled. 🔍
Jorge Polanco and Tobias Myers are key bounce-back candidates for the Mets. Polanco aims to recover from an injury-plagued 2026, while Myers seeks consistency after fluctuating roles. Both players' potential resurgence could boost the team's performance.
Jared Young emerged as a bright spot for the Mets in 2026, hitting .266 with 9 HRs and 39 RBIs. Despite a concussion ending his season, he proved valuable, especially against righties. Young's performance earned him a solid B grade for his efforts.
The Mets are reportedly considering trading Mark Vientos, with Arizona and San Diego emerging as potential destinations. Both teams could use his power to address their weaknesses at first base and DH spots. 🤔
Nate Lavender, Mets LHP, has been a revelation since his August 2026 debut. With a 1.66 ERA and 0.73 WHIP over 21.2 innings, his deceptive delivery and fastball-centric approach have made him a standout in high-leverage situations. ⚾️
Mets face a first base conundrum for 2027 after a lackluster 2026 lineup. Cubs assistant John Mallee emerges as a potential candidate for the Mets hitting coach role, with ties to MVP frontrunner Pete Crow-Armstrong.
The New York Mets are reportedly eyeing John Mallee for their hitting coach role, possibly seeking redemption for the Pete Crow-Armstrong trade. Mallee's success with young hitters and his connection to PCA make him a compelling option for the Mets.
Prospect Gabe Davis, acquired in a trade, shows promise with a high-velocity fastball and impressive AA debut. Jefry Yan remains rookie-eligible after his 2026 MLB debut, striking out 107 in 60 innings across minors and majors. The future bullpen looks intriguing!
D'Andre Smith, a versatile outfielder/second baseman in the Mets' system, is showing promise with a strong finish in Triple-A Syracuse. His .294/.389/.505 line, six homers, and 12 steals over 32 games highlight his potential. Keep an eye on this rising prospect.
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