Injuries & Moves: Nido signs 2-year deal
Although the Mets’ 2022 season has reached its finish, this web page will proceed to be up to date all through the offseason.
Jan. 19: C Tomás Nido indicators 2-year deal
Terms of the deal weren’t introduced, nevertheless it’s reported to be for $3.7 million for Nido, who was a finalist for the Gold Glove Award after catching a career-high 96 video games in 2022, together with 86 begins.
With the deal, the Mets purchased out the the remaining two years of arbitration for the 28-year-old catcher, who batted .239/.276/.324 final season.
Jan. 13: OF Luis De La Cruz acquired by Mets as PTBNL in C James McCann commerce
Closing the loop on their Dec. 21 commerce with the Orioles, the Mets acquired Minor Leaguer De La Cruz because the participant to be named later within the wage dump swap for McCann on Friday. A nook outfielder/first baseman in Baltimore’s system, the 20-year-old De La Cruz has a profession slash line of .252/.405/.316 in 60 video games throughout two seasons within the Dominican Summer League. He was signed by the O’s as a world free agent out of the Dominican Republic in 2019.
Dec. 27: Mets designate RHP William Woods for task
To clear roster house for reliever Adam Ottavino, whose signing is now official, the Mets DFA’d Woods, a hard-throwing right-hander whom they’d claimed off waivers from the Braves in November.
Dec. 22: Mets keep away from arbitration with LHP Joey Lucchesi
The workforce agreed to a $1.15 million deal (per supply) to keep away from arbitration with Lucchesi, who made the identical quantity final yr whereas rehabbing from Tommy John surgical procedure. Now absolutely recovered from his operation, Lucchesi presents the Mets left-handed pitching depth in both a beginning or relieving capability.
Dec. 22: Mets launch RHP Yoan López
López, who appeared in eight video games final season whereas incessantly flipping between Triple-A Syracuse and the Majors, is reportedly heading to play in Japan. The Mets granted him his launch so he may achieve this.
Dec. 22: Mets signal C Omar Narváez, INF Danny Mendick
These two beforehand reported signings turned official on Thursday. Narváez will most certainly grow to be the left-handed-hitting half of a catching platoon behind the plate, whereas Mendick, who’s nonetheless recovering from an ACL tear in his proper knee, will compete for an Opening Day bench job.
OF Starling Marte (restoration from core muscle surgical procedure)
Expected return: Start of Spring Training
Marte underwent surgical procedure on Nov. 1 to restore a core muscle harm sustained through the second half of this season, in accordance with a workforce launch. The Mets anticipate him to recuperate by the tip of December, giving Marte loads of time to be again to full energy by the beginning of Spring Training.
Marte, who’s underneath contract for 3 extra seasons, was additionally coping with a fractured proper center finger on the finish of the season. He performed in 118 video games total, batting .292 with 16 house runs. (Last up to date: Nov. 10)
3B Brett Baty (restoration from proper thumb surgical procedure)
Expected return: Start of Spring Training
Baty underwent surgical procedure Sept. 1 for a torn proper thumb ligament, which he sustained throughout an Aug. 28 recreation towards the Rockies. There was at all times a small probability that Baty would recuperate in time to contribute within the postseason, however the Mets’ transient run eradicated that chance. Instead, Baty shall be able to go for the beginning of Spring Training. He was already performing common baseball actions by the tip of September and shall be absolutely wholesome heading into the offseason. (Last up to date: Oct. 10)
LHP Joey Lucchesi (restoration from Tommy John surgical procedure)
Expected return: Start of Spring Training
All advised, Lucchesi made eight rehab appearances earlier than the tip of the Minor League season, producing a 2.13 ERA in these video games. The Mets had been taking a look at Lucchesi as a possible left-handed reduction possibility down the stretch, however they finally didn’t activate him earlier than the tip of the season. For all intents and functions, Lucchesi is now a wholesome participant; he’ll report back to Spring Training in February with eyes on making the 2023 roster. (Last up to date: Oct. 10)
RHP John Curtiss (restoration from Tommy John surgical procedure)
Expected return: 2023
The Mets signed Curtiss on April 6 understanding that he would miss the complete 2022 season rehabbing from Tommy John surgical procedure, which he underwent in Sept. ’21 whereas within the Brewers group. The Mets maintain an possibility on his contract for 2023, which they exercised in November. He will enter Spring Training as a wholesome participant set to compete for a job within the Opening Day bullpen. (Last up to date: Nov. 10)
