Morning Briefing: Mets Showing Interest in Michael King

Good morning, Mets fans!

The Winter Meetings have begun, and with them, rumors are swirling. Per Joel Sherman of The NY Post, the Mets have also shown interest in former Padre Michael King. The fit for King appears to be nearly perfect with the Mets need for starting pitching, especially considering his 3.10 ERA over 247 inning over the past two seasons.

To keep with the theme of the Mets’ interest in former Padres pitchers, FanSided‘s Robert Murray reported that the team has touched base with closer Robert Suarez. Although the Mets have had continued discussions with Edwin Díaz, if they are unable to sign their longtime closer, Suarez would be an excellent second option. In a 2025 All-Star campaign, he posted a 2.97 ERA with an NL-leading 40 saves. 

The NY Post reported that the Mets have shown interest in slugger Kyle Schwarber. The Mets have had a major hole at DH for many years now, and Schwarber’s 187 homers over the last four seasons with the Phillies would certain help the pursuit of a World Series. 

Read more here about the latest rumors in an article by Patrick Glynn.

Latest Mets News

Will Sammon of The Athletic discussed the pros and cons of how despite failing to get length from their rotation last season, the Mets are reluctant to hand out long-term offers to this offseason’s top free-agent starting pitchers.

The Mets are in agreement with reliever Carl Edwards Jr. on a minor-league deal that includes an invite to major league spring training, per Will Sammon of The Athletic.

Latest MLB News

Former Met Steven Matz is signing with the Rays, per multiple reports. Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times was first on the news.

Jesse Rogers and Jeff Passan of ESPN reported that Mike Soroka is in agreement with the Diamondbacks on a one-year deal, pending a physical.

Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reported that free-agent RHP James Karinchak signed with the Braves on a minor-league deal.

The San Diego Padres announced the signing of right-handed pitcher Daison Acosta — a former Mets minor leaguer — to a one-year contract.

Ken Rosenthal and Will Sammon of The Athletic reported that on top of receiving trade interest in MacKenzie Gore, the Nationals are also drawing heavy interest in CJ Abrams.

Jon Heyman of the NY Post reported that Don Mattingly is close to joining the Phillies as bench coach.

Latest on MMO

Robert Colonna gave an update on Day 1 of the winter meetings for the Mets.

Sean Kenny previewed the 2025 Rule 5 draft.

Robert Colonna profiled the free agency of Eugenio Suárez.

Robert Colonna reported about Pete Alonso heading to the winter meetings.

Dave Melendi discussed the recent production of Luisangel Acuña and Ronny Mauricio in their respective winter leagues.

On This Date in Mets History

2000: Mike Hampton signs an eight-year, $121 million contract with the Colorado Rockies. As compensation for losing Hampton, the Mets receive a supplemental pick in the 2001 MLB draft which they use to select David Wright.

2013: The Mets sign Curtis Granderson to a four-year, $60 million contract. Granderson would go on to accumulate 11.1 WAR in his nearly four years with the Mets, hitting 95 home runs and driving in 247 runs.

2015: Asdrúbal Cabrera signs a two-year, $18.5 million deal with the Mets. He slashed .279/.339/.464 with an .803 OPS and 117 OPS+ during his two and a half seasons in New York.

Born on This Date: Del Unser (1944), Jerry Cram (1947), Doc Medich (1948), Bruce Boisclair (1952), Juan Samuel (1960), Mike Fyhrie (1969), Tony Tarasco (1970), Jeff Duncan (1978), Fred Lewis (1980), Buddy Baumann (1987), Adam Wilk (1987), Geoff Hartlieb (1993).

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