PLAYER AND TEAM NEWS DURING THE OFF-SEASON

February 3 Jake Diekman was signed to an one-year contract worth $4 million dollars. Diekman had a 3.34 ERA with the White Sox and the Rays last season.

Shintaro Fujinami agreed to an one-year contract worth 3.35 million dollars. Fujinami was with the Athletics and the Orioles last season and had over 4.00 ERA.

January 27 Adam Ottavino is returning to the Mets by signing an one year contract worth 4.5 million dollars contract. Ottavino had a 3.21 ERA last season.

January 12 Longtime Met Buddy Harrelson passed away due to complications from Alzheimer’s. Harrelson is the only Met who participated in both World Series Championships, 1969 & 1986. Buddy is also a member of the Mets Hall of Fame.

Pete Alonso signed an one-year contract worth $20.5 million dollars, avoiding arbitration.

January 7 Sean Manaea agreed to a two-year contract worth $28 million dollars. Manaea had a subpar season with the Giants in 2023. He had a 4.44 ERA in 37 appearances which included 10 starts.

January 4 Harrison Bader agreed to an 1 year contract worth $10.5 million dollars. Bader was with the Yankees the last 2 seasons and is a career .243 hitter. Harrison plays super defense in center field.

December 26 Chad Smith was signed to a minor league contract with an invitation to Spring Training. Smith spent last season with the Athletics.

December 22 The Mets lost out on Japanese star pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto as he signed a record $325 million 12 year contract with the Dodgers. Steve Cohen offered him the same contract, but Yamamoto chose the Dodgers to play alongside his countryman Shohei Ohtani.

12/20/23 Milwaukee Brewers traded RHP Adrian Houser and CF Tyrone Taylor to New York Mets for RHP Coleman Crow.

12/18/23 Chicago White Sox traded RHP Yohan Ramirez to New York Mets for cash.

12/15/23 New York Mets signed free agent RHP Victor Castaneda to a minor league contract.

12/13/23 New York Mets signed free agent RF Trayce Thompson to a minor league contract.

December 12 Ronny Mauricio suffered a potentially season ending knee injury. Mauricio suffered the injury during Winter Ball play.

December 8 Jorge Lopez signed an one year contract worth $2 million dollars. He went 6-2 with a 5.95 ERA last season.

Taylor Kohlwey signed a minor league contract with an invitation to Spring Training.

December 6 Jose Iglesias signed a minor league contract with an invitation to Spring Training.

Michael Tonkin signed an one-year major league contract. Last season he went 7-1 with the Braves.

December 2 Andre Scrubbs was signed to a minor league contract.

December 1 Cooper Hummel and Tyler Heineman both signed contracts and added to the 40 man roster.

Kyle Crick was signed to a minor league contract with an invitation to Spring Training.

November 30 Austin Adams was signed to an one year non-guaranteed contract. Adams struggled last year with the Nationals posting a 5.57 ERA.

November 29 According to reports, the Mets are finalizing an one year contract with Luis Severino. The deal is worth $13 millions, it can be up to $15 millions with incentives. Severino, a former Yankee, has had an injury plaque career, but when he is on he is fantastic. In 2017 and 2018, Luis was 14-6 and 19-8 respectfully.

In addition Joey Wendle signed an one year contract worth $2 million dollars. Wendle batted .212 last season with the Marlins.

November 24 Former Mets catcher Ron Hodges passed away from a short illness, he was 74. Hodges spent his entire 12 year career with the Mets and was a member of the 1973 National League Championship team.

November 22 According to reports the Mets are hiring John Gibbons as their Bench Coach. Gibbons has managerial experience with the Blue Jays. Also the Mets are hiring Antoan Richardson for the First Base Coach, and Mike Sarbaugh for the Third Base Coach.

The Mets named Andy Green the Player Development Director, and Kris Gross the Director of Amateur Scouting.

November 17 Eric Chavez will resume as the team’s Hitting Coach in 2024. He had that position in 202 when the team produced. Chavez was moved to the Bench Coach and the offense was miserable. Jeremy Barnes will also resume Assistant Hitting Coach.

The Mets have non-tendered the following players, making all free agents. They are Daniel Vogelbach, Luis Guilllorme, Tim Scott, Jeff Brigham, and Sam Conrood.

DJ Stewart was tendered a contract of $1.5 millions.

November 14 Carlos Mendoza was officially introduced as the 25^th manager in franchise history. President of Baseball Operations David Stearns did an extensive search and decided on Mendoza. Carlos has a wealth of experience, including being a manager in the Minor League, Minor League development, scouting, and being a Bench Coach for the Yankees.

Kodai Senga finished second in the Rookie of the Year voting.

November 11 Curtis Granderson, Todd Zeile, and Darryl Strawberry has been inducted into the New York State Baseball Hall of Fame.

November 9 Francisco Lindor has won the Silver Slugger Award at Shortstop. It is his third award in his career. Pete Alonso came in second behind Matt Olson of the Braves.

November 6 The Mets are naming Carlos Mendoza as their next manager. Mendoza has never been a manager, he spent the last 4 seasons as the Bench Coach for the Yankees.

Adam Ottavino has exercised his player option and elected to opt-out of his contract, making him a free agent.

Pete Alonso and Francisco Lindor are finalists for the Silver Slugger Award for their position.

October 18 Francisco Lindor is a finalist for the Gold Glove at Shortstop. It would be his third. The winner will be announced on November 5.

October 11 Francisco Lindor underwent elbow surgery and is expected to be ready for Spring Training. Lindor had a bone spur that bothered him all season long.

October 5 In a shocking development General Manager Billy Eppler resigned from his job, amid a Major League Baseball ongoing investigation. MLB is investigating Eppler because an improper use of the Injured List, which is a common practice in MLB. According to reports someone leaked the information to MLB. David Stearns now has more responsibilities until a new GM is hired. Owner Steve Cohen wished Eppler all the best.

October 2 David Stearns has become the first president of Baseball Operations in Mets history. Stearns is a lifelong Mets fan and he began his career as an intern in the Mets organization. For the last 7 years he built the Brewers into a playoff caliber team. David first 2 jobs are to hire a manager then decide on Pete Alonso, whether to sign him to a longterm contract or trade him.

Francisco Alvarez’s foot is ok,