Morning Briefing: Baseball Returns This Month
Good morning, Mets fans!
February is here, which means there will be live baseball to watch this month! Spring training starts in just a couple weeks, with Mets pitchers and catchers reporting in just 10 days to what is a very chilly Port St. Lucie today, with temperatures acting like New York in the 20-degree range.
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Latest Mets News
According to SNY, Mets relief pitcher Adbert Alzolay is healthy and expected to be a full go for spring training in a couple weeks.
The Athletic released an article reviewing the Mets’ 2025-26 offseason, including signing Bo Bichette and trading away many veteran stars while letting some get away in free agency.
Latest MLB News
Per Jon Heyman of the New York Post, free agent outfielder Austin Hays is heading to the Chicago White Sox on a $6 million deal that includes incentives. The deal is pending a physical.
According to Beisbolpuro, Puerto Rico released a statement on Saturday about considering withdrawing their team from the World Baseball Classic due to numerous players, including Francisco Lindor, José Berrios, Victor Caratini, Yacksel Rios and Jovani Morán, not participating.
Major League Baseball announced that Ketel Marte is in for Team Dominican Republic in the World Baseball Classic.
According to MLB, Camilo Doval will also play for Team Dominican Republic in the spring classic.
Per Jorge Castillo of ESPN, the San Francisco Giants are in agreement with infielder Luis Arraez on a one-year contract.
Latest on MMO
John Wilson broke down Freddy Peralta’s standard numbers in an MMO Statistical Spotlight piece.
John Stocum took a deep dive into free agent starting pitcher and relief pitcher Aaron Civale in an MMO free agent profile.
Robert Colonna discusses four Mets outfielders who could make their debuts in 2026.
On This Date in Mets History
2008: The New York Mets signed Johan Santana to a six-year, $137.5 million contract.
Born on This Date: Sean Manaea (1992), Austin Jackson (1987), Rich Becker (1972), Joe Vitko (1970).
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