Morning Briefing: Mets Show Interest in Willson Contreras

Good morning, Mets fans!

Wow — what an eventful and emotional day in Queens.

The Mets lost the third of three fan favorites in the past month as Pete Alonso goes to the AL East to join the Baltimore Orioles. As the Mets look to replace a mass hole of production in their lineup, the turn their eyes to the trade market.

The latest report is that they have shown interest in catcher-turned-first baseman Willson Contreras, per John Denton of MLB.com. Contreras hit 20 homers with a .257 average for the Cardinals last season. He also showed strides at first base, ranking top-five in OAA at +4. New York has also shown interest in St. Louis outfielder Lars Nootbar, per Will Sammon of The Athletic.

Latest Mets News

The Mets lost the best power hitter in franchise history, letting Alonso walk to the Baltimore Orioles on a five-year, $155 million contract. The club reportedly never made a formal offer.

Steve Cohen preaches patience to Mets fanbase, saying, “I totally understand the fans’ reaction. There is lots of offseason left to put a playoff team on the field,” per Jon Heyman of the NY Post.

The Mets are looking to stretch Carl Edwards Jr. into a starter after having recently signed him to a minor league deal, per Will Sammon of The Athletic. 

Despite denying the reports, agents have told Joel Sherman of the NY Post that the Mets indeed had clubhouse problems last season.

As the Mets look to bring in more high-end relievers, they are showing interest in re-signing reliever Tyler Rogers, per Jon Heyman of the NY Post.

Mets reliever TJ Shook was selected by the Rockies as the first pick of the minor league phase of the Rule 5 draft. Shook had a 2.41 ERA between Double-A and Triple-A last season.

Rockies Gold Glove outfielder Brenton Doyle has received widespread trade interest, including interest from the Mets, per Ari Alexander of 7News Boston.

The Mets have internally looked into a platoon of Paul Goldschmidt and Jeff McNeil as their first base replacement of Alonso, per Tim Healey of Boston Globe.

Latest MLB News

Joe Buck won the 2026 Ford C. Frick award for broadcasting excellence, beating out Mets announcer Gary Cohen. 

Former Royals outfielder Mike Yastrzemski agreed to a two-year, $23 million deal with a third-year club option with the Atlanta Braves, per Jeff Passan of ESPN.

Former top-10 pick and one-time All-Star David Dahl called it a career after seven big league seasons.

Latest on MMO

Alonso heads to Baltimore on five-year deal.

Check out MMO’s trade profile on Brewers closer Trevor Megill.

The Mets are showing interest in Rockies OF Brenton Doyle.

On This Date in Mets History

1999: The Mets sign 1B Todd Zeile to a three-year, $18 million deal to replace John Olerud.

1986: The Mets send five players, including Kevin Mitchell, to the Padres for Kevin McReynolds.

Born on This Date: Mark Vientos (1999), Derek Bell (1968), Jay Bell (1965).

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