Overview
- The Mets moved on from three franchise pillars, with Pete Alonso signing a five-year, $155 million deal with the Orioles, Edwin Díaz joining the Dodgers for three years and $69 million, and Brandon Nimmo traded to Texas for Marcus Semien.
- New additions include Devin Williams on a three-year, $51 million contract and Jorge Polanco on a two-year, $40 million deal, with Luke Weaver reported to have verbally agreed to two years and $22 million.
- Clay Holmes, who converted to starting last season, returns after going 12-8 with a 3.53 ERA over 165 2/3 innings and publicly urged trust in the club’s direction.
- Rookies Nolan McLean, Brandon Sproat and Jonah Tong were spotlighted as rotation options for 2026, with McLean posting a 2.06 ERA in eight starts, Sproat at 4.79 in four, and Tong gaining experience across five starts.
- Coverage notes the team is still seeking a frontline starter and faces questions about run production despite short-term adds intended to keep roster flexibility.