Overview
- The Athletics acquired Jeff McNeil from the Mets for pitching prospect Yordan Rodriguez, with New York sending $7.75 million to reduce Oakland’s 2026 cost to about $10 million, and A’s GM David Forst says rotation upgrades are now the priority with third base to be filled internally.
- After moving McNeil, Brandon Nimmo and watching Pete Alonso and Edwin Díaz depart in free agency, the Mets have added shorter-term veterans Jorge Polanco, Devin Williams and Luke Weaver and are still working to bolster the roster.
- Mets officials continue to seek a frontline starter or reliable innings without overextending on term, with reporting noting interest if prices fall on remaining top arms and confidence in finding value deeper in the market.
- Reporting says New York is evaluating options for a right-handed hitter and outfield help, with names such as Alex Bregman, Bo Bichette, Cody Bellinger and Austin Hays discussed, though long commitments are viewed warily.
- The turnover is also framed as a culture reset under David Stearns, with multiple outlets citing a fractured clubhouse as context for clearing space for prospects like Carson Benge and Jett Williams and for young arms Nolan McLean, Jonah Tong and Brandon Sproat.