Nimmo was dealt to the Rangers for veteran second baseman Marcus Semien. Then, during the Winter Meetings earlier this month, both closer Edwin Díaz (Dodgers) and Mets all-time home run leader Pete Alonso (Orioles) signed with new teams on the open market.

The Mets have a huge hole in left field, and Cody Bellinger could fill it greatly. ESPN's David Schoenfield predicted New York to sign the free agent outfielder.

The New York Mets and reliever Luke Weaver agreed Wednesday to a two-year, $22 million contract, a source told ESPN's Jesse Rogers. Weaver joins Devin Williams in moving from the Yankees to the Mets this offseason, reuniting with the right-hander to fortify a bullpen that recently lost star closer Edwin Diaz to the Dodgers.

He called ESPN’s opening day broadcast of the Yankees and Brewers game in 2025 after being on the call for a midseason contest between the Cardinals and Rangers on Bally Sports Midwest in July 2024.

ESPN has announced its first Major League Baseball game next season will be on April 15. The Los Angeles Dodgers will host the New York Mets on Jackie Robinson Day.

According to Passan, "The New York Mets will receive a rookie-ball arm in the deal that sends Jeff McNeil to the A's, sources tell ESPN. The Mets also will be sending cash to help cover McNeil's $15.75 million salary, plus the $2 million buyout on a club option for next year."