Overview
- Baseball’s Contemporary Era Committee votes today on eight candidates, with results set for 7:30 p.m. ET on MLB Network.
- The 2026 draft lottery enters its fourth year with 15 non-playoff teams eligible, while the Rockies, Angels and Nationals are excluded under MLB rules.
- Per MLB.com, the Mets hold a 0.67% chance at the first overall pick based on their .512 winning percentage.
- The Winter Meetings conclude Wednesday with the Rule 5 Draft, where a major league selection costs $100,000, must stay on the active roster all season, and can be offered back for $50,000 if waived.
- Ahead of the Rule 5 deadline, the Mets added Nick Morabito to the 40-man roster for protection, and clubs without an open 40-man spot by Wednesday morning cannot make a selection.