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Good morning, Mets fans!
We received great news as yesterday Governor Andrew Cuomo announced that starting February 23, the New York arenas will be able to receive fans with a capacity of 10%.
Let’s take a look at what happened around the Amazins and MLB on Wednesday.
Latest Mets News
The Mets acquired an outfield prospect Khalil Lee in a three-team exchange in which the Boston Red Sox sent an outfielder Andrew Benintendi at the Kansas Royals, per Jeff Passan from ESPN. Like MLB Insider Jon Heyman reported later, Josh Winckowski one of the pitchers the Mets recently acquired in the Steven Matz trade, is the player they send to the Red Sox.
Like Joel Sherman from The New York Post listed later, the Mets will also send a player to be named later in the trade.
The Mets have kept in touch with the free-agent left-handed reliever Justin Wilson, per Pat Boy from Metsmerized.
Like Mike Mayer Reported last night, the Mets are doing better in the trading market as they look to upgrade at third base and in their rotation.
According to Mike Puma of The New York Post, one roadblock the Mets have had in trade talks with the Cubs and Reds was that both teams asked for No. 2 prospect Francisco Alvarez. Placeholder image.
The Mets opened their mass vaccination site at Citi Field on Wednesday, photos from Steve Gelbs from SNY.
Newly signed midfielder Albert AlmoraThe deal is worth 1.25 million, plus an additional $ 100,000 each for 200, 250, and 300 at bats each MLB Insider Jon Heyman.
To make room for Almora on the 40-man roster, the Mets named pitcher Corey Oswalt for assignment, tweet from Mayer.
According to Andy Martino from SNY, rival teams say the Mets have tried the contracts of Jeury’s family and Dellin bets this low season.
First baseman / outfielder Dominic Smith was ranked No. 67 on it MLB Network’s top 100 list after a breakout 2020 campaign.
The Athletic’s Tim Britton breaks down the projection of the Mets roster for the 2021 season.
Latest MLB news
According to Randy Miller of NJ Advance Media, there have been no negotiations between the Yankees and the free-agent outfielder Brett Gardner about a reunion.
Free agent closer David RobertsonThe University of Alabama showcase is scheduled for release later today, per Hey man.
The Oakland Athletics signed Jed Lowrie to a minor league deal, per Robert Murray from Fansided.
According to Baseball America, minor league baseball spent their trade revenues and took out a $ 500,000 loan and the owners are reportedly unhappy.
The Boston Red Sox have invited top players Triston Houses, Jeter Downs and Jarren duran to spring training, per MLB Insider Chris Cotillo.
Latest NL East News
The Philadelphia Phillies signed a relief pitcher Brandon Kintzler to a $ 3 million deal with $ 1 million in incentives, tweet from Hey man.
Adam DuvallThe contract with the Miami Marlins is for one year, $ 5 million each Mark Feinsand of MLB.com.
Last on MMO
Rob Piersall spoke to former Met Chasen Bradford, who wants to catch on with an MLB team this spring.
Jacob deGrom is the Draft Kings’ favorite for the Cy Young this season against +500 odds, story by Ryan Finkelstein.
The Mets are interested in pitchers Jake Arrieta and James Paxton Thomas Hall has discussed whether the Mets should shoot Arrieta.
To this date in Mets history
1987: Ray Knight signed a two-year contract with the Baltimore Orioles.
Birthdays: Tom Veryzer (68), Steve Springer (60), Brian Daubach (49)
Let’s go to Mets!
