Overview
- Speaking in Orlando, Carlos Mendoza called accounts of rifts involving Francisco Lindor “a lie” and “wrong.”
- Recent reporting described a June 20 confrontation between Lindor and Jeff McNeil and portrayed Lindor’s relationship with Juan Soto as chilly, which Mendoza declined to detail.
- Responding to Adam Ottavino’s podcast critique, Mendoza defended his bullpen usage, noting starters provided limited length and asserting injuries reflect a leaguewide issue.
- The Mets’ relievers logged the third-most innings last season as several arms, including Reed Garrett, Danny Young, Max Kranick and Dedniel Nunez, suffered season-ending injuries.
- President of baseball operations David Stearns confirmed a three-year, $51 million deal for Williams and said the club is pursuing a starting pitcher and an outfielder, with a Pete Alonso reunion still possible.