Overview
- Tucker’s choice is expected as soon as Thursday, with the Mets, Blue Jays and Dodgers widely reported as the finalists.
- Reporting indicates the Mets have a four-year offer around $50 million per season, while Jeff Passan says Toronto has shown willingness to go to a much longer term, potentially up to 10 years.
- MLB’s international signing period opened Thursday, and the Mets completed a $3.9 million deal with shortstop Wandy Asigen, whom MLB Pipeline ranks No. 2 in the 2026 class.
- The Red Sox agreed to a five-year, $130 million contract with Ranger Suárez, a move seen as reshaping the pitching market and fueling expectations of further rotation moves.
- The Mets continue to explore starting pitching, with reports linking them to free agent Framber Valdez and noting a check-in on a potential trade for Brewers ace Freddy Peralta.