Overview
- MLB.com reports Michael King held a Zoom meeting with the Mets, who are hesitant to offer five-plus-year deals to starters such as Framber Valdez, Ranger Suárez and Tatsuya Imai.
- Kyle Schwarber is viewed as the top power bat and could decide before the meetings end, with the Phillies seen as the favorite and reported interest from the Mets, Red Sox, Reds and Pirates, who reportedly offered four years and $100 million.
- Pete Alonso is set to meet with the Orioles and Red Sox this week, while reporting characterizes the Mets’ posture as patient and non-committal.
- High-end bullpen shopping features Edwin Díaz and Robert Suárez, with multiple reports noting the Mets and Blue Jays as leading suitors and one pundit predicting the two clubs split the top closers.
- A columnist’s prediction that the Mets will trade Kodai Senga is circulating without confirmation, as trade talk across the meetings also touches MacKenzie Gore and Ketel Marte.