Mets Roster Central 2024

Post Reply
User avatar
Edgy MD
Posts: 32426
Joined: Fri Dec 28, 2018 3:36 pm
Location: Baltimore, MD, USA
Contact:

Mets Roster Central 2024

Post by Edgy MD » Wed Oct 04, 2023 1:18 pm

Welcome to your first peek at the 2024 Mets — a looksee at how they kind of project on opening day, but clearly won't be at all.

A few notes.

1. Traditionally, a guy out of options gets favoritism over a guy who ain't, even if the guy who ain't has the higher profile, at least until the former guy gets shed from the roster. But it takes too much suspension of disbelief to suggest that Michael Perez is ahead of Francisco Álvarez on any depth chart in the multiverse, so we'll save time on that. With bullpen backenders, though, the guys out of options, for now, get a bump over guys with a modestly higher profile.

2. The profile is calculated based on a proprietary formula measuring their performance to date.

3. Peyton Battenfield, calculations show, has the higher profile over Tylor Megill. Obviously, the Mets depth chart since Batty joined the organization has not reflected that. But with a new president and new manager, the choice between the two may revert to what the data says. So we're giving the edge to Peyton until (a) he's removed from the roster, or (b) somebody new joins the team that bumps him, and would have bumped Megill. Either way, it's likely the most temporary of assignments.

4. The Mets have a very small free agency group this year. And Ottavino could exit it at any time by triggering his player option — something we believed was extremely unlikely until this past week.

5. The team is over their roster limit due to 60-Man Injured List assignments. That's gonna be an ugly crunch when the off-season officially begins and there is no Injured List.

6. All injured folk are assumped to be healthy on April 1 until otherwise noted. For now, the only guy explicitly reported as being unlikely to be ready to open the season is Bryce Montes de Oca. Quit chasing that velocity, kids. It'll lead you to a dark place.


YOUR Projected 2024 Mets Coaching Staff

Position
Group

Projected
Manager

Projected
Bench Coach

Pitching
Coach

Batting
Coach

Third Base
Coach

First Base
Coach

Bullpen
Coach

Catching
Coach

Name

Eric
Chávez

Dick
Scott

Jeremy
Hefner

Jeremy
Barnes

Joey
Cora

Wayne
Kirby

Dom
Chiti

Glenn
Sherlock

DoB

12/7/77

7/19/62

3/11/86

4/13/87

5/14/65

1/22/64

12/10/58

circa 1973

Originally
Acquired

Hired away from NYY as Batting Coach, 1/6/2022.

Hired away from MIA as coordinator, coaching development and instruction, 2/23/2021.

Hired away from MIN as MLB pitching coach, 12/8/2019.

Hired away from HOU as director of player development initiatives, circa 1/25/2021.

Hired away from PIT as third base coach, circa 1/5/2022.

Hired away from SDP circa, 1/6/2022.

Hired away from CAL as bullpen coach, 12/20/2022.

Hired away from PIT and announced as Mets bench 1/29/22.

Status
Notes

Also serving as infield instructor.

Also serving as outfield instructor and baserunning coordinator.

Year in Org.

3

4

5

4

3

3

1

3

Position
Group

Assistant
Coach

Head
Trainer

Assistant
Trainer

Str. & Cond.
Coach

Physical
Therapist

Equipment
Manager

Bullpen
Catcher

Bullpen
Catcher

Name

Danny
Barnes

Brian
Chicklo

Joseph
Golia

Dustin
Clarke

Sean
Bardanett

Kevin
Kierst

Eric
Langill

Dave
Racaniello

DoB

10/21/89

7/17/72

Circa 1978

circa 1987

6/23/88

7/9/64

4/9/79

6/3/78

Originally
Acquired

Hired away from Long Island (Atlantic League) as MLB assistant coach, 2/18/2022.

Hired as SS A+ trainer, 1998.

Hired as SS A+ trainer, 2005.

Hired, 2010.

Hired, 2019.

Hired away from Cincinnati as Norfolk equipment manager, 1989.

Hired as MLB bullpen catcher, 6/2011.

Hired as MLB bullpen catcher, spring, 2001.

Status
Notes

Year in Org.

3

27

20

15

6

35

14

25



YOUR Projected 2024 New York Mets
Position
Group
Starting
Pitcher
Starting
Pitcher
Starting
Pitcher
Starting
Pitcher
Starting
Pitcher
Name

Peyton
Battenfield
Joey
Lucchesi
David
Peterson
José
Quintana
Kodai
Senga
DoB8/10/976/6/939/3/951/24/891/30/93
B/TR/RL/LR/RR/LL/R
Primary
Position
Starting PitcherStarting PitcherStarting PitcherStarting PitcherStarting Pitcher
Other
Positions
rprprp rp
Originally
Acquired

Claimed off waivers from CLE, 9/2/2023.

Acquired from SDP in a three-way trade in which the Mets sent Endy Rodridguez to PIT, 1/19/21.

Signed as first-round draft pick (20th overall) out of The University of Oregon, 7/7/2017.

Signed away from STL as free agent, 12/7/2022.

Signed away from Softbank (NPB) for five years, $75 million, 12/11/2022.

Earliest FA

2024

2024

2024

2024

2027

Status
Notes

Has two minor league option years remaining.

Has one minor league option year remaining.

Has one minor league option year remaining.

Has three minor league option years remaining.

Position
Group
Relief
Pitcher
Relief
Pitcher
Relief
Pitcher
Relief
Pitcher
Relief
Pitcher
Relief
Pitcher
Relief
Pitcher
Name

Phil
Bickford
Edwin
Díaz
Reed
Garrett
Trevor
Gott
Anthony
Kay
Brooks
Raley
Sean
Reid-Foley
DoB7/10/953/22/941/2/934/9/851/2/936/29/888/30/95
B/TR/RR/RR/RR/RL/LL/LR/R
Primary
Position
Relief PitcherRelief PitcherRelief PitcherRelief PitcherRelief PitcherRelief PitcherRelief Pitcher
Other
Positions
sp sp spspsp
Originally
Acquired

Traded from LAD for cash, 8/1/2003.

Acquired from SEA with Robinson Cano and cash for Jarred Kelenic, Gerson Bautista, Jay Bruce, Justin Dunn, and Anthony Swarzak, 12/3/18.

Claimed off waivers from BAL, 6/25/2023.

Traded from Seattle with Chris Flexen for Zach Muckenhirn, 7/3/2023.

Selected from UConn in first round (31st overall) of 2016 amateur draft, 6/9/2016. Signed, 7/13/2016.

Acquired from TBR for Keyshawn Askew, 12/7/2022.

Acquired from TOR, with Yennsy Diaz and Josh Winckowski, for Steven Matz, 1/27/2021.

Earliest FA

2023

2027

2023

2023

2023

2023

2026

Status
Notes

Has one minor league option year remaining.

Position
Group
Relief
Pitcher

Catcher

Catcher

Infielder

Infielder

Infielder

Infielder
Name

Drew
Smith
Francisco
Alvarez
Omar
Narváez
Pete
Alonso
Luís
Guillorme
Francisco
Lindor
Ronny
Mauricio
DoB9/24/9311/1/012/10/9212/7/949/27/9411/14/934/4/01
B/TR/RR/RL/RR/RL/RS/RS/R
Primary
Position
Relief PitcherCatcherCatcherFirst BaseSecond BaseShortstopShortstop
Other
Positions
sp 1b, lf, 2b ss, 3b, rp 3b, 2b
Originally
Acquired

Acquired from TBR for Lucas Duda, 7/27/17.

Signed as international amateur free agent out of Venezuela, 7/2/18

Signed away from MIL, 12/16/2022.

Signed 7/7/16 as second-round draft pick out of Florida.

Signed as 10th-round draft pick out of Coral Springs Charter HS (FL), 6/14/13.

Acquired with Carlos Carrasco from CLE for Amed Rosario, Andres Giménez, Josh Wolf, and Isaiah Greene, 1/7/21.

Signed as international amateur free agent, 7/2/2017.

Earliest FA

2024

2028

2024

2024

2025

2031

2028

Status
Notes

Has two minor league option years remaining.

Has two minor league option years remaining.

Has three minor league option years remaining.

Has two option years remaining.

Position
Group

Infielder

Infielder

Outfielder

Outfielder

Outfielder

Outfielder

Outfielder
Name

Mark
Vientos
Daniel
Vogelbach
Starling
Marte
Jeff
McNeil
Brandon
Nimmo
Rafael
Ortega
D.J.
Stewart
DoB12/11/9912/17/9210/9/884/8/923/27/935/15/9111/30/93
B/TR/RL/RR/RL/RR/LL/RL/R
Primary
Position
Third BaseFirst BaseRight FieldLeft fieldCenter FieldCenter FieldLeft Field
Other
Positions
1b, lf, ss lf, cf2b, rf, 3blf, rflf, rfrf, cf, 1b
Originally
Acquired

Signed as second-round draft pick out of American Heritage HS (FL), 6/26/2017.

Acquired from PIT for Colin Holderman, 7/22/2022.

Signed away from OAK, 11/26/2021.

Signed as 12th-round draft pick out of Long Beach St., 6/19/13.

Signed as first-round draft pick (13th overall) out of East HS (WY), 8/15/11.

Signed away from BAL to minor league contract, 2/2/2023.

Signed away from BAL to minor league contract, 2/2/2023.

Earliest FA

2029

2024

2025

2024

2030

2024

2023

Status
Notes

Has one minor league option year remaining.

Has three minor league option years remaining.

Has one minor league option year remaining.


Also on 40-Man Roster
Position
Group
Starting
Pitcher
Starting
Pitcher
Starting
Pitcher
Relief
Pitcher
Relief
Pitcher
Relief
Pitcher
Relief
Pitcher
Name

José
Butto
Tylor
Megill
Denyi
Reyes
Jeff
Brigham
Sam
Coonrod
John
Curtiss
Grant
Hartwig
DoB3/19/987/28/9511/2/962/16/929/22/924/5/9312/18/97
B/TR/RR/RR/RR/RR/RR/RR/R
Primary
Position
Starting PitcherStarting PitcherStarting PitcherRelief PitcherRelief PitcherRelief PitcherRelief Pitcher
Other
Positions
rprprpspspspsp, ss, 1b
Originally
Acquired

Signed as international amateur free agent out of Venezuela, 6/2/2017.

Signed as eighth-round draft pick out of Arizona, 6/15/18.

Signed away from BAL to minor league contract and Invited to camp, 11/23/2022

Acquired along with Elieser Hernández via trade from MIA for Franklin Sanchez a player to be named later, 11/18/2022. Mets completed the trade by sending Jake Mangum to MIA, 12/22/2023.

Claimed off waivers from PHI, 2/7/2023.

Signed away from MIL as free agent, 4/6/2022.

Signed as undrafted amateur free agent out of Miami of Ohio, 7/22/2021.

Earliest FA

2028

2024

2023

2026

2023

2025

2025

Status
Notes

Has one minor league option year remaining. Projected for Syracuse.

Has two minor league option years remaining. Projected for Syracuse.

Out of options.

Has one minor league option year remaining.

Out of options.

Out of options.

Has two minor leauge option years remaining.

Position
Group
Relief
Pitcher
Relief
Pitcher
Relief
Pitcher
Relief
Pitcher

Catcher

Infielder

Infielder
Name

Elieser
Hernández
Bryce
Montes de Oca
Vinny
Nittoli
Josh
Walker
Michael
Perez
Luisangel
Acuña
Jonathan
Araúz
DoB8/14/954/23/9611/11/9012/1/948/7/923/12/028/3/98
B/TR/RR/RR/RL/LL/RR/RR/R
Primary
Position
Relief PitcherRelief PitcherRelief PitcherRelief PitcherCatcherShortstopShortstop
Other
Positions
spspsp, lf, rfsp, lf1b2b, cf2b, 3b, rp
Originally
Acquired

Acquired along with Jeff Brigham via trade from MIA for Franklin Sanchez and PtBNL, 11/18/2022. Mets completed the trade by sending Jake Mangum to MIA, 12/22/2023.

Signed as ninth-round draft pick out of Missouri, 6/15/18.

Signed as 37th-round draft pick out of University of New Hampshire, 6/18/2017.

Signed as 37th-round draft pick out of University of New Hampshire, 6/18/2017.

Acquired from PIT for cash, 7/23/2022

Traded from TEX for Max Scherzer and $35 million, 7/30/2023.

Selected from BAL in Round Three of Minor League Phase of Rule V Draft, 12/7/2022.

Earliest FA

2025

2028

2023

2023

2023

2025

2023

Status
Notes

Has one minor leauge option year remaining.

Expected to open season on Injured List. Has three minor league option years remaining.

Out of options.

Has two minor league option years remaining.

Out of options.

Has three minor league option years remaining.

Out of options.

Position
Group

Infielder

Infielder

Outfielder
Name Brett
Baty
Danny
Mendick
Tim
Locastro
DoB11/13/999/28/937/14/92
B/TL/RR/RR/R
Primary
Position
Third BaseShortstopCenter Field
Other
Positions
lf2b, 3b, lf, rplf, rf, ss, 2b, 1b
Originally
Acquired

Signed as first-round draft pick (12th overall) out of Lake Travis HS (TX), 6/15/19.

Signed away from CHW, 12/21/2022.

Signed away from NYY to minor league contract, 1/9/2022.

Earliest FA

2029

2023

2023

Status
Notes

Has two option years remaining.

Has one minor league option year remaining.

Out of options.

User avatar
MFS62
Posts: 9501
Joined: Fri Dec 28, 2018 8:08 am

Re: Mets Roster Central 2024

Post by MFS62 » Wed Oct 04, 2023 1:42 pm

After I read your rules for inclusion in the intro, I didn't read the actual roster. I fact, I covered my eyes lest I accidentally see it before lunch.
But I promise to follow changes avidly as updates occur.
A CPF tradition continues.
Thanks

Later
I blame Susan Collins
"Never underestimate the power of stupid people in a large group". George Carlin
I have never insulted anyone. I simply describe them, accurately.
User avatar
Edgy MD
Posts: 32426
Joined: Fri Dec 28, 2018 3:36 pm
Location: Baltimore, MD, USA
Contact:

Re: Mets Roster Central 2024

Post by Edgy MD » Wed Oct 04, 2023 2:17 pm

Shorthand: It's a perfectly defensible squad that looks a lot like the 24–31 team they've had the last two months, plus Edwin Diaz.

But we can be sure they have greater ambitions.
User avatar
MFS62
Posts: 9501
Joined: Fri Dec 28, 2018 8:08 am

Re: Mets Roster Central 2024

Post by MFS62 » Fri Oct 20, 2023 9:26 pm

According to Anthony DiComo of MLB.com, LHP Anthony Kay, RHP Vinny Nittoli, C Michael Perez, OF Rafael Ortega, INF Jonathan Arauz and INF Danny Mendick were all waived from the 40-man roster.
Later
I blame Susan Collins
"Never underestimate the power of stupid people in a large group". George Carlin
I have never insulted anyone. I simply describe them, accurately.
User avatar
MFS62
Posts: 9501
Joined: Fri Dec 28, 2018 8:08 am

Re: Mets Roster Central 2024

Post by MFS62 » Tue Oct 24, 2023 11:08 am

Trautman: Company leader to identify Scrum Team - Rambo, Kay, Nittoli, Perez, Ortega, Arauz, Mendick confirm! This is Colonel Trautman. Talk to me, Johnny.

Rambo: They're all gone Sir.

Trautman: Rambo! Are you all right?

Rambo: The players. They're all gone, sir.

Trautman: Not Kay, he made it.

Rambo: Key is gone too, sir.

Trautman: How?

Rambo: Got himself traded for Stroman, didn't even know it. He came back but the batters ate him down to the bone.

Trautman: I'm sorry, I didn't know.

Rambo: I'm the last one Sir.

Later
I blame Susan Collins
"Never underestimate the power of stupid people in a large group". George Carlin
I have never insulted anyone. I simply describe them, accurately.
User avatar
Cowtipper
Posts: 2154
Joined: Tue Feb 14, 2023 2:06 pm

Re: Mets Roster Central 2024

Post by Cowtipper » Wed Oct 25, 2023 7:10 pm

Ortega, at least, might be worth bringing back on a minor league deal.
User avatar
Edgy MD
Posts: 32426
Joined: Fri Dec 28, 2018 3:36 pm
Location: Baltimore, MD, USA
Contact:

Re: Mets Roster Central 2024

Post by Edgy MD » Wed Oct 25, 2023 7:22 pm

It may not be necessary, as yesterday, all but Kay cleared waivers and were assigned to Syracuse.

Some or most will have the option to decline that assignment and become free agents, but none have yet.
User avatar
Edgy MD
Posts: 32426
Joined: Fri Dec 28, 2018 3:36 pm
Location: Baltimore, MD, USA
Contact:

Re: Mets Roster Central 2024

Post by Edgy MD » Thu Oct 26, 2023 2:51 pm

Clearing this much roster space is pretty nice. The only guy the team has lost from this purging so far is Anthony Kay, but I imagine there'll be a handful of new free agents by the end of the day.


Transactions, 10/20/2023
DirectionGOINGGOINGGOINGGOINGGOING
Transaction

Removed from 40-Player RosterRemoved from 40-Player RosterRemoved from 40-Player RosterRemoved from 40-Player RosterRemoved from 40-Player Roster
Position
Group
Relief
Pitcher
Relief
Pitcher

Catcher

Infielder

Infielder
Name
Anthony
Kay
Vinny
Nittoli
Michael
Perez
Jonathan
Araúz
Danny
Mendick
DoB1/2/9311/11/908/7/928/3/989/28/93
B/TL/LR/RL/RR/RR/R
High LevelMLB (2023)MLB (2023)MLB (2023)MLB (2023)MLB (2023)
DirectionGOINGCOMINGCOMING
Transaction

Removed from 40-Player RosterAdded to Projected RosterAdded to Projected Roster
Position
Group

Outfielder
Relief
Pitcher

Outfielder
Name
Rafael
Ortega
John
Curtiss
Tim
Locastro
DoB5/15/914/5/937/14/92
B/TL/RR/RR/R
High LevelMLB (2023)MLB (2023)MLB (2023)

The Mets have had bad luck with designated-speed guys. Some haven't worked out, some have gotten hurt, and some of them have failed and gotten hurt. It's good to see there's room for a second shot with Locastro, at least for the time being.


Transactions, 10/24/2023 \
DirectionGOINGNEUTRALNEUTRALNEUTRALNEUTRAL
Transaction

Claimed off Waivers by OAKCleared Waivers and Assigned to SyracuseCleared Waivers and Assigned to SyracuseCleared Waivers and Assigned to SyracuseCleared Waivers and Assigned to Syracuse
Position
Group
Relief
Pitcher
Relief
Pitcher

Catcher

Infielder

Infielder
Name
Anthony
Kay
Vinny
Nittoli
Michael
Perez
Jonathan
Araúz
Danny
Mendick
DoB1/2/9311/11/908/7/928/3/989/28/93
B/TL/LR/RL/RR/RR/R
High LevelMLB (2023)MLB (2023)MLB (2023)MLB (2023)MLB (2023)
DirectionNEUTRAL
Transaction

Cleared Waivers and Assigned to Syracuse
Position
Group

Outfielder
Name
Rafael
Ortega
DoB5/15/91
B/TL/R
High LevelMLB (2023)


YOUR Projected 2024 Mets Coaching Staff
Staff Staff

Position
Group

Projected
Manager

Projected
Bench Coach

Pitching
Coach

Batting
Coach

Third Base
Coach

First Base
Coach

Bullpen
Coach

Catching
Coach

Name

Eric
Chávez

Dick
Scott

Jeremy
Hefner

Jeremy
Barnes

Joey
Cora

Wayne
Kirby

Dom
Chiti

Glenn
Sherlock

DoB

12/7/77

7/19/62

3/11/86

4/13/87

5/14/65

1/22/64

12/10/58

circa 1973

Originally
Acquired

Hired away from NYY as Batting Coach, 1/6/2022.

Hired away from MIA as coordinator, coaching development and instruction, 2/23/2021.

Hired away from MIN as MLB pitching coach, 12/8/2019.

Hired away from HOU as director of player development initiatives, circa 1/25/2021.

Hired away from PIT as third base coach, circa 1/5/2022.

Hired away from SDP circa, 1/6/2022.

Hired away from CAL as bullpen coach, 12/20/2022.

Hired away from PIT and announced as Mets bench 1/29/22.

Status
Notes

Also serving as infield instructor.

Also serving as outfield instructor and baserunning coordinator.

Year in Org.

3

4

5

4

3

3

1

3

Position
Group

Assistant
Coach

Head
Trainer

Assistant
Trainer

Str. & Cond.
Coach

Physical
Therapist

Equipment
Manager

Bullpen
Catcher

Bullpen
Catcher

Name

Danny
Barnes

Brian
Chicklo

Joseph
Golia

Dustin
Clarke

Sean
Bardanett

Kevin
Kierst

Eric
Langill

Dave
Racaniello

DoB

10/21/89

7/17/72

Circa 1978

circa 1987

6/23/88

7/9/64

4/9/79

6/3/78

Originally
Acquired

Hired away from Long Island (Atlantic League) as MLB assistant coach, 2/18/2022.

Hired as SS A+ trainer, 1998.

Hired as SS A+ trainer, 2005.

Hired, 2010.

Hired, 2019.

Hired away from Cincinnati as Norfolk equipment manager, 1989.

Hired as MLB bullpen catcher, 6/2011.

Hired as MLB bullpen catcher, spring, 2001.

Status
Notes

Year in Org.

3

27

20

15

6

35

14

25



YOUR Projected 2024 New York Mets
Major League Roster Major League Roster Major League Roster Major League Roster
Position
Group
Starting
Pitcher
Starting
Pitcher
Starting
Pitcher
Starting
Pitcher
Starting
Pitcher
Name

Peyton
Battenfield
Joey
Lucchesi
David
Peterson
José
Quintana
Kodai
Senga
DoB8/10/976/6/939/3/951/24/891/30/93
B/TR/RL/LR/RR/LL/R
Primary
Position
Starting PitcherStarting PitcherStarting PitcherStarting PitcherStarting Pitcher
Other
Positions
rprprp rp
Originally
Acquired

Claimed off waivers from CLE, 9/2/2023.

Acquired from SDP in a three-way trade in which the Mets sent Endy Rodridguez to PIT, 1/19/21.

Signed as first-round draft pick (20th overall) out of The University of Oregon, 7/7/2017.

Signed away from STL as free agent, 12/7/2022.

Signed away from Softbank (NPB) for five years, $75 million, 12/11/2022.

Earliest FA

2024

2024

2024

2024

2027

Status
Notes

Has two minor league option years remaining.

Has one minor league option year remaining.

Has one minor league option year remaining.

Has three minor league option years remaining.

Position
Group
Relief
Pitcher
Relief
Pitcher
Relief
Pitcher
Relief
Pitcher
Relief
Pitcher
Relief
Pitcher
Relief
Pitcher
Name

Phil
Bickford
John
Curtiss
Edwin
Díaz
Reed
Garrett
Trevor
Gott
Brooks
Raley
Sean
Reid-Foley
DoB7/10/954/5/933/22/941/2/934/9/856/29/888/30/95
B/TR/RR/RR/RR/RR/RL/LR/R
Primary
Position
Relief PitcherRelief PitcherRelief PitcherRelief PitcherRelief PitcherRelief PitcherRelief Pitcher
Other
Positions
spsp sp spsp
Originally
Acquired

Traded from LAD for cash, 8/1/2003.

Signed away from MIL as free agent, 4/6/2022.

Acquired from SEA with Robinson Cano and cash for Jarred Kelenic, Gerson Bautista, Jay Bruce, Justin Dunn, and Anthony Swarzak, 12/3/18.

Claimed off waivers from BAL, 6/25/2023.

Traded from Seattle with Chris Flexen for Zach Muckenhirn, 7/3/2023.

Acquired from TBR for Keyshawn Askew, 12/7/2022.

Acquired from TOR, with Yennsy Diaz and Josh Winckowski, for Steven Matz, 1/27/2021.

Earliest FA

2023

2025

2027

2023

2023

2023

2026

Status
Notes

Out of options.

Has one minor league option year remaining.

Position
Group
Relief
Pitcher

Catcher

Catcher

Infielder

Infielder

Infielder

Infielder
Name

Drew
Smith
Francisco
Alvarez
Omar
Narváez
Pete
Alonso
Luís
Guillorme
Francisco
Lindor
Ronny
Mauricio
DoB9/24/9311/1/012/10/9212/7/949/27/9411/14/934/4/01
B/TR/RR/RL/RR/RL/RS/RS/R
Primary
Position
Relief PitcherCatcherCatcherFirst BaseSecond BaseShortstopShortstop
Other
Positions
sp 1b, lf, 2b ss, 3b, rp 3b, 2b
Originally
Acquired

Acquired from TBR for Lucas Duda, 7/27/17.

Signed as international amateur free agent out of Venezuela, 7/2/18

Signed away from MIL, 12/16/2022.

Signed 7/7/16 as second-round draft pick out of Florida.

Signed as 10th-round draft pick out of Coral Springs Charter HS (FL), 6/14/13.

Acquired with Carlos Carrasco from CLE for Amed Rosario, Andres Giménez, Josh Wolf, and Isaiah Greene, 1/7/21.

Signed as international amateur free agent, 7/2/2017.

Earliest FA

2024

2028

2024

2024

2025

2031

2028

Status
Notes

Has two minor league option years remaining.

Has two minor league option years remaining.

Has three minor league option years remaining.

Has two option years remaining.

Position
Group

Infielder

Infielder

Outfielder

Outfielder

Outfielder

Outfielder

Outfielder
Name

Mark
Vientos
Daniel
Vogelbach
Starling
Marte
Tim
Locastro
Jeff
McNeil
Brandon
Nimmo
D.J.
Stewart
DoB12/11/9912/17/9210/9/887/14/924/8/923/27/9311/30/93
B/TR/RL/RR/RR/RL/RR/LL/R
Primary
Position
Third BaseFirst BaseRight FieldCenter FieldLeft fieldCenter FieldLeft Field
Other
Positions
1b, lf, ss lf, cflf, rf, ss, 2b, 1b2b, rf, 3blf, rfrf, cf, 1b
Originally
Acquired

Signed as second-round draft pick out of American Heritage HS (FL), 6/26/2017.

Acquired from PIT for Colin Holderman, 7/22/2022.

Signed away from OAK, 11/26/2021.

Signed away from NYY to minor league contract, 1/9/2022.

Signed as 12th-round draft pick out of Long Beach St., 6/19/13.

Signed as first-round draft pick (13th overall) out of East HS (WY), 8/15/11.

Signed away from BAL to minor league contract, 2/2/2023.

Earliest FA

2029

2024

2025

2023

2024

2030

2023

Status
Notes

Has one minor league option year remaining.

Out of options.

Has three minor league option years remaining.

Has one minor league option year remaining.


Also on 40-Man Roster
Also on 40-Man Roster Also on 40-Man Roster
Position
Group
Starting
Pitcher
Starting
Pitcher
Starting
Pitcher
Relief
Pitcher
Relief
Pitcher
Relief
Pitcher
Relief
Pitcher
Name

José
Butto
Tylor
Megill
Denyi
Reyes
Jeff
Brigham
Sam
Coonrod
Grant
Hartwig
Elieser
Hernández
DoB3/19/987/28/9511/2/962/16/929/22/9212/18/978/14/95
B/TR/RR/RR/RR/RR/RR/RR/R
Primary
Position
Starting PitcherStarting PitcherStarting PitcherRelief PitcherRelief PitcherRelief PitcherRelief Pitcher
Other
Positions
rprprpspspsp, ss, 1bsp
Originally
Acquired

Signed as international amateur free agent out of Venezuela, 6/2/2017.

Signed as eighth-round draft pick out of Arizona, 6/15/18.

Signed away from BAL to minor league contract and Invited to camp, 11/23/2022

Acquired along with Elieser Hernández via trade from MIA for Franklin Sanchez a player to be named later, 11/18/2022. Mets completed the trade by sending Jake Mangum to MIA, 12/22/2023.

Claimed off waivers from PHI, 2/7/2023.

Signed as undrafted amateur free agent out of Miami of Ohio, 7/22/2021.

Acquired along with Jeff Brigham via trade from MIA for Franklin Sanchez and PtBNL, 11/18/2022. Mets completed the trade by sending Jake Mangum to MIA, 12/22/2023.

Earliest FA

2028

2024

2023

2026

2023

2025

2025

Status
Notes

Has one minor league option year remaining. Projected for Syracuse.

Has two minor league option years remaining. Projected for Syracuse.

Out of options.

Has one minor league option year remaining.

Out of options.

Has two minor leauge option years remaining.

Has one minor leauge option year remaining.

Position
Group
Relief
Pitcher
Relief
Pitcher

Infielder

Infielder
Name

Bryce
Montes de Oca
Josh
Walker
Luisangel
Acuña
Brett
Baty
DoB4/23/9612/1/943/12/0211/13/99
B/TR/RL/LR/RL/R
Primary
Position
Relief PitcherRelief PitcherShortstopThird Base
Other
Positions
spsp, lf2b, cflf
Originally
Acquired

Signed as ninth-round draft pick out of Missouri, 6/15/18.

Signed as 37th-round draft pick out of University of New Hampshire, 6/18/2017.

Traded from TEX for Max Scherzer and $35 million, 7/30/2023.

Signed as first-round draft pick (12th overall) out of Lake Travis HS (TX), 6/15/19.

Earliest FA

2028

2023

2025

2029

Status
Notes

Expected to open season on Injured List. Has three minor league option years remaining.

Has two minor league option years remaining.

Has three minor league option years remaining.

Has two option years remaining.


Major League Free Agents
Major League Free Agents
#REF!Starting
Pitcher
Relief
Pitcher
Relief
Pitcher
Relief
Pitcher

Outfielder

Outfielder
Name

Carlos
Carrasco
Tommy
Hunter
Adam
Ottavino
Dennis
Santana
Abraham
Almonte
Terrance
Gore
DoB3/21/877/3/8611/22/854/12/966/27/896/8/91
B/TR/RR/RS/RR/RS/RR/R
Primary
Position
Starting PitcherRelief PitcherRelief PitcherRelief PitcherLeft FieldLeft Field
Other
Positions
rp spspcf, rfcf, rf
Originally
Acquired

Acquired, along with Francisco Lindor, from CLE for Andrés Gimenz, Amed Rosario, Josh Wolf, and Isaiah Greene, 1/7/2021.

Signed away from PHA to minor league contract, 2/14/21.

Signed away from Boston as free agent, 3/13/2022.

Claimed off waivers from MIN, 3/17/2023.

Signed away from BOS to minor league contract, 12/16/2022.

Signed away from ATL as Minor League free agent, 6/8/2022.

Earliest FA

2023

0

2024

2023

2023

2025

Status
Notes

Free agent.

Free agent.

Holds $7.5 million player option for 2024.

Free agent.

Free agent.

Free agent.

User avatar
Cowtipper
Posts: 2154
Joined: Tue Feb 14, 2023 2:06 pm

Re: Mets Roster Central 2024

Post by Cowtipper » Mon Oct 30, 2023 12:51 pm

Ryley Gilliam, the club's 5th round pick in 2018, has been released. Also Nittoli, Mendick, Ortega, Arauz and Perez elected free agency.
User avatar
Edgy MD
Posts: 32426
Joined: Fri Dec 28, 2018 3:36 pm
Location: Baltimore, MD, USA
Contact:

Re: Mets Roster Central 2024

Post by Edgy MD » Mon Oct 30, 2023 12:55 pm

Gilliam's had it rough. He's missed the last two seasons, plus a good chunk of 2021, and of course 2020 was canceled.
User avatar
MFS62
Posts: 9501
Joined: Fri Dec 28, 2018 8:08 am

Re: Mets Roster Central 2024

Post by MFS62 » Mon Oct 30, 2023 12:58 pm

What has Battenfield done to earn a spot in the rotation over Megill or even Butto?
Later
I blame Susan Collins
"Never underestimate the power of stupid people in a large group". George Carlin
I have never insulted anyone. I simply describe them, accurately.
User avatar
Edgy MD
Posts: 32426
Joined: Fri Dec 28, 2018 3:36 pm
Location: Baltimore, MD, USA
Contact:

Re: Mets Roster Central 2024

Post by Edgy MD » Mon Oct 30, 2023 1:05 pm

He hasn't, as discussed above. It's just a projection, but he's put up a modestly stronger profile to this point, depending on how one measures such things. Things will change as the offseason progresses.

Please feel free to root for somebody else in there.
User avatar
MFS62
Posts: 9501
Joined: Fri Dec 28, 2018 8:08 am

Re: Mets Roster Central 2024

Post by MFS62 » Mon Oct 30, 2023 1:17 pm

Edgy MD wrote: Mon Oct 30, 2023 1:05 pm He hasn't, as discussed above. It's just a projection, but he's put up a modestly stronger profile to this point, depending on how one measures such things. Things will change as the offseason progresses.

Please feel free to root for somebody else in there.
Since my kid Vasil won't be ready to step into the rotation from Spring Training, I will cast my troth with Butto.
Later
I blame Susan Collins
"Never underestimate the power of stupid people in a large group". George Carlin
I have never insulted anyone. I simply describe them, accurately.
User avatar
Edgy MD
Posts: 32426
Joined: Fri Dec 28, 2018 3:36 pm
Location: Baltimore, MD, USA
Contact:

Re: Mets Roster Central 2024

Post by Edgy MD » Mon Oct 30, 2023 11:32 pm

The October purge was necessary to bring the Mets roster down to 40 before the 60-Day Injured List period ended. It currently sits at 39.

Some (Elieser Hernandez? Daniel Vogelbach??) still might get bumped at the November 17 non-tender deadline.

Transactions, 10/24/2023
DirectionGOINGNEUTRALNEUTRALNEUTRALNEUTRAL
Transaction



Claimed off Waivers by OAK
Cleared Waivers and Assigned to SyracuseCleared Waivers and Assigned to SyracuseCleared Waivers and Assigned to SyracuseCleared Waivers and Assigned to Syracuse
Position
Group
Relief
Pitcher
Relief
Pitcher

Catcher

Infielder

Infielder
Name
Anthony
Kay
Vinny
Nittoli
Michael
Perez
Jonathan
Araúz
Danny
Mendick
DoB1/2/9311/11/908/7/928/3/989/28/93
B/TL/LR/RL/RR/RR/R
High LevelMLB (2023)MLB (2023)MLB (2023)MLB (2023)MLB (2023)
DirectionNEUTRAL
Transaction


Cleared Waivers and Assigned to Syracuse
Position
Group

Outfielder
Name
Rafael
Ortega
DoB5/15/91
B/TL/R
High LevelMLB (2023)

Some actual contributors here. Danny Mendick's bat and Jonathan Araúz' glove might have actually added up to a decent use of a roster spot between them, but neither was going to approach Luis Guillorme's value on his own. Rafael Ortega's value was largely eclipsed by the late-season explosion of DJ Stewart, and then he faded as Tim Locastro returned and he didn't have much of a role anymore.


Transactions, 10/25/2023
DirectionGOINGGOINGGOINGGOINGGOING
Transaction



Refused Minor League Assignment and Opted for Free AgencyRefused Minor League Assignment and Opted for Free AgencyRefused Minor League Assignment and Opted for Free AgencyRefused Minor League Assignment and Opted for Free AgencyRefused Minor League Assignment and Opted for Free Agency
Position
Group
Relief
Pitcher

Catcher

Infielder

Infielder

Outfielder
Name
Vinny
Nittoli
Michael
Perez
Jonathan
Araúz
Danny
Mendick
Rafael
Ortega
DoB11/11/908/7/928/3/989/28/935/15/91
B/TR/RL/RR/RR/RL/R
High LevelMLB (2023)MLB (2023)MLB (2023)MLB (2023)MLB (2023)

All opted to explore the market, which is par for the course, but some might re-sign. It certainly seems like somebody in the Mets brass digs Michael Peréz.

Transactions, 10/27/2023
DirectionGOING
Transaction

Signed away by OAK to Minor League Contract
Position
Group
Relief
Pitcher
Name
Vinny
Nittoli
DoB11/11/90
B/TR/R
High LevelMLB (2023)

Vinny is an East Coast guy, but he quickly calculated that sticking in the bigs as a reliever is more likely with a team that went 50-112 last season.


Transactions, 10/29/2023
DirectionGOING
TransactionReleased
Position
Group
Relief
Pitcher
Name
Ryley
Gilliam
DoB8/11/96
B/TR/R
High LevelAA (2021)

Gilly was a star ACC reliever and a fifth-round pick in 2018 who quickly transitioned in the lower minors. But bad luck has eaten up most of his last four seasons. At 5'10", he was gonna have to fight to get noticed, and that's hard to do when you can't get back on the mound.


YOUR Projected 2024 Mets Coaching Staff

Position
Group

Projected
Manager

Projected
Bench Coach

Pitching
Coach

Batting
Coach

Third Base
Coach

First Base
Coach

Bullpen
Coach

Catching
Coach

Name

Eric
Chávez

Dick
Scott

Jeremy
Hefner

Jeremy
Barnes

Joey
Cora

Wayne
Kirby

Dom
Chiti

Glenn
Sherlock

DoB

12/7/77

7/19/62

3/11/86

4/13/87

5/14/65

1/22/64

12/10/58

circa 1973

Originally
Acquired

Hired away from NYY as Batting Coach, 1/6/2022.

Hired away from MIA as coordinator, coaching development and instruction, 2/23/2021.

Hired away from MIN as MLB pitching coach, 12/8/2019.

Hired away from HOU as director of player development initiatives, circa 1/25/2021.

Hired away from PIT as third base coach, circa 1/5/2022.

Hired away from SDP circa, 1/6/2022.

Hired away from CAL as bullpen coach, 12/20/2022.

Hired away from PIT and announced as Mets bench 1/29/22.

Status
Notes

Also serving as infield instructor.

Also serving as outfield instructor and baserunning coordinator.

Year in Org.

3

4

5

4

3

3

1

3

Position
Group

Assistant
Coach

Head
Trainer

Assistant
Trainer

Str. & Cond.
Coach

Physical
Therapist

Equipment
Manager

Bullpen
Catcher

Bullpen
Catcher

Name

Danny
Barnes

Brian
Chicklo

Joseph
Golia

Dustin
Clarke

Sean
Bardanett

Kevin
Kierst

Eric
Langill

Dave
Racaniello

DoB

10/21/89

7/17/72

Circa 1978

circa 1987

6/23/88

7/9/64

4/9/79

6/3/78

Originally
Acquired

Hired away from Long Island (Atlantic League) as MLB assistant coach, 2/18/2022.

Hired as SS A+ trainer, 1998.

Hired as SS A+ trainer, 2005.

Hired, 2010.

Hired, 2019.

Hired away from Cincinnati as Norfolk equipment manager, 1989.

Hired as MLB bullpen catcher, 6/2011.

Hired as MLB bullpen catcher, spring, 2001.

Status
Notes

Year in Org.

3

27

20

15

6

35

14

25



YOUR Projected 2024 New York Mets
Position
Group
Starting
Pitcher
Starting
Pitcher
Starting
Pitcher
Starting
Pitcher
Starting
Pitcher
Name

Peyton
Battenfield
Joey
Lucchesi
David
Peterson
José
Quintana
Kodai
Senga
DoB8/10/976/6/939/3/951/24/891/30/93
B/TR/RL/LR/RR/LL/R
Primary
Position
Starting PitcherStarting PitcherStarting PitcherStarting PitcherStarting Pitcher
Other
Positions
rprprp rp
Originally
Acquired

Claimed off waivers from CLE, 9/2/2023.

Acquired from SDP in a three-way trade in which the Mets sent Endy Rodridguez to PIT, 1/19/21.

Signed as first-round draft pick (20th overall) out of The University of Oregon, 7/7/2017.

Signed away from STL as free agent, 12/7/2022.

Signed away from Softbank (NPB) for five years, $75 million, 12/11/2022.

Earliest FA

2024

2024

2024

2024

2027

Status
Notes

Has two minor league option years remaining.

Has one minor league option year remaining.

Has one minor league option year remaining.

Has three minor league option years remaining.

Position
Group
Relief
Pitcher
Relief
Pitcher
Relief
Pitcher
Relief
Pitcher
Relief
Pitcher
Relief
Pitcher
Relief
Pitcher
Name

Phil
Bickford
John
Curtiss
Edwin
Díaz
Reed
Garrett
Trevor
Gott
Brooks
Raley
Sean
Reid-Foley
DoB7/10/954/5/933/22/941/2/934/9/856/29/888/30/95
B/TR/RR/RR/RR/RR/RL/LR/R
Primary
Position
Relief PitcherRelief PitcherRelief PitcherRelief PitcherRelief PitcherRelief PitcherRelief Pitcher
Other
Positions
spsp sp spsp
Originally
Acquired

Traded from LAD for cash, 8/1/2003.

Signed away from MIL as free agent, 4/6/2022.

Acquired from SEA with Robinson Cano and cash for Jarred Kelenic, Gerson Bautista, Jay Bruce, Justin Dunn, and Anthony Swarzak, 12/3/18.

Claimed off waivers from BAL, 6/25/2023.

Traded from Seattle with Chris Flexen for Zach Muckenhirn, 7/3/2023.

Acquired from TBR for Keyshawn Askew, 12/7/2022.

Acquired from TOR, with Yennsy Diaz and Josh Winckowski, for Steven Matz, 1/27/2021.

Earliest FA

2023

2025

2027

2023

2023

2023

2026

Status
Notes

Out of options.

Has one minor league option year remaining.

Position
Group
Relief
Pitcher

Catcher

Catcher

Infielder

Infielder

Infielder

Infielder
Name

Drew
Smith
Francisco
Alvarez
Omar
Narváez
Pete
Alonso
Luís
Guillorme
Francisco
Lindor
Ronny
Mauricio
DoB9/24/9311/1/012/10/9212/7/949/27/9411/14/934/4/01
B/TR/RR/RL/RR/RL/RS/RS/R
Primary
Position
Relief PitcherCatcherCatcherFirst BaseSecond BaseShortstopShortstop
Other
Positions
sp 1b, lf, 2b ss, 3b, rp 3b, 2b
Originally
Acquired

Acquired from TBR for Lucas Duda, 7/27/17.

Signed as international amateur free agent out of Venezuela, 7/2/18

Signed away from MIL, 12/16/2022.

Signed 7/7/16 as second-round draft pick out of Florida.

Signed as 10th-round draft pick out of Coral Springs Charter HS (FL), 6/14/13.

Acquired with Carlos Carrasco from CLE for Amed Rosario, Andres Giménez, Josh Wolf, and Isaiah Greene, 1/7/21.

Signed as international amateur free agent, 7/2/2017.

Earliest FA

2024

2028

2024

2024

2025

2031

2028

Status
Notes

Has two minor league option years remaining.

Has two minor league option years remaining.

Has three minor league option years remaining.

Has two option years remaining.

Position
Group

Infielder

Infielder

Outfielder

Outfielder

Outfielder

Outfielder

Outfielder
Name

Mark
Vientos
Daniel
Vogelbach
Starling
Marte
Tim
Locastro
Jeff
McNeil
Brandon
Nimmo
D.J.
Stewart
DoB12/11/9912/17/9210/9/887/14/924/8/923/27/9311/30/93
B/TR/RL/RR/RR/RL/RR/LL/R
Primary
Position
Third BaseFirst BaseRight FieldCenter FieldLeft fieldCenter FieldLeft Field
Other
Positions
1b, lf, ss lf, cflf, rf, ss, 2b, 1b2b, rf, 3blf, rfrf, cf, 1b
Originally
Acquired

Signed as second-round draft pick out of American Heritage HS (FL), 6/26/2017.

Acquired from PIT for Colin Holderman, 7/22/2022.

Signed away from OAK, 11/26/2021.

Signed away from NYY to minor league contract, 1/9/2022.

Signed as 12th-round draft pick out of Long Beach St., 6/19/13.

Signed as first-round draft pick (13th overall) out of East HS (WY), 8/15/11.

Signed away from BAL to minor league contract, 2/2/2023.

Earliest FA

2029

2024

2025

2023

2024

2030

2023

Status
Notes

Has one minor league option year remaining.

Out of options.

Has three minor league option years remaining.

Has one minor league option year remaining.


Also on 40-Man Roster
Position
Group
Starting
Pitcher
Starting
Pitcher
Starting
Pitcher
Relief
Pitcher
Relief
Pitcher
Relief
Pitcher
Relief
Pitcher
Name

José
Butto
Tylor
Megill
Denyi
Reyes
Jeff
Brigham
Sam
Coonrod
Grant
Hartwig
Elieser
Hernández
DoB3/19/987/28/9511/2/962/16/929/22/9212/18/978/14/95
B/TR/RR/RR/RR/RR/RR/RR/R
Primary
Position
Starting PitcherStarting PitcherStarting PitcherRelief PitcherRelief PitcherRelief PitcherRelief Pitcher
Other
Positions
rprprpspspsp, ss, 1bsp
Originally
Acquired

Signed as international amateur free agent out of Venezuela, 6/2/2017.

Signed as eighth-round draft pick out of Arizona, 6/15/18.

Signed away from BAL to minor league contract and Invited to camp, 11/23/2022

Acquired along with Elieser Hernández via trade from MIA for Franklin Sanchez a player to be named later, 11/18/2022. Mets completed the trade by sending Jake Mangum to MIA, 12/22/2023.

Claimed off waivers from PHI, 2/7/2023.

Signed as undrafted amateur free agent out of Miami of Ohio, 7/22/2021.

Acquired along with Jeff Brigham via trade from MIA for Franklin Sanchez and PtBNL, 11/18/2022. Mets completed the trade by sending Jake Mangum to MIA, 12/22/2023.

Earliest FA

2028

2024

2023

2026

2023

2025

2025

Status
Notes

Has one minor league option year remaining. Projected for Syracuse.

Has two minor league option years remaining. Projected for Syracuse.

Out of options.

Has one minor league option year remaining. Projected for Syracuse.

Out of options.

Has two minor leauge option years remaining. Projected for Syracuse.

Has one minor leauge option year remaining. Projected for Syracuse.

Position
Group
Relief
Pitcher
Relief
Pitcher

Infielder

Infielder
Name

Bryce
Montes de Oca
Josh
Walker
Luisangel
Acuña
Brett
Baty
DoB4/23/9612/1/943/12/0211/13/99
B/TR/RL/LR/RL/R
Primary
Position
Relief PitcherRelief PitcherShortstopThird Base
Other
Positions
spsp, lf2b, cflf
Originally
Acquired

Signed as ninth-round draft pick out of Missouri, 6/15/18.

Signed as 37th-round draft pick out of University of New Hampshire, 6/18/2017.

Traded from TEX for Max Scherzer and $35 million, 7/30/2023.

Signed as first-round draft pick (12th overall) out of Lake Travis HS (TX), 6/15/19.

Earliest FA

2028

2023

2025

2029

Status
Notes

Expected to open season on Injured List. Has three minor league option years remaining.

Has two minor league option years remaining. Projected for Syracuse.

Has three minor league option years remaining. Projected ffor Syracuse.

Has two option years remaining. Projected ffor Syracuse.


Major League Free Agents
#REF!Starting
Pitcher
Relief
Pitcher
Relief
Pitcher
Relief
Pitcher

Catcher

Infielder
Name

Carlos
Carrasco
Tommy
Hunter
Adam
Ottavino
Dennis
Santana
Michael
Perez
Jonathan
Araúz
DoB3/21/877/3/8611/22/854/12/968/7/928/3/98
B/TR/RR/RS/RR/RL/RR/R
Primary
Position
Starting PitcherRelief PitcherRelief PitcherRelief PitcherCatcherShortstop
Other
Positions
rp spsp1b2b, 3b, rp
Originally
Acquired

Acquired, along with Francisco Lindor, from CLE for Andrés Gimenz, Amed Rosario, Josh Wolf, and Isaiah Greene, 1/7/2021.

Signed away from PHA to minor league contract, 2/14/21.

Signed away from Boston as free agent, 3/13/2022.

Claimed off waivers from MIN, 3/17/2023.

Acquired from PIT for cash, 7/23/2022

Selected from BAL in Round Three of Minor League Phase of Rule V Draft, 12/7/2022.

Earliest FA

2023

0

2024

2023

2023

2023

Status
Notes

Free agent.

Free agent.

Holds $7.5 million player option for 2024.

Free agent.

Out of options.

On 40-Player Roster. Has one option year remaining.

#REF!
Outfielder

Outfielder

Outfielder
Name

Abraham
Almonte
Terrance
Gore
Rafael
Ortega
DoB6/27/896/8/915/15/91
B/TS/RR/RL/R
Primary
Position
Left FieldLeft FieldCenter Field
Other
Positions
cf, rfcf, rflf, rf
Originally
Acquired

Signed away from BOS to minor league contract, 12/16/2022.

Signed away from ATL as Minor League free agent, 6/8/2022.

Signed away from BAL to minor league contract, 2/2/2023.

Earliest FA

2023

2025

2024

Status
Notes

Free agent.

Free agent.

Free agent.

User avatar
Edgy MD
Posts: 32426
Joined: Fri Dec 28, 2018 3:36 pm
Location: Baltimore, MD, USA
Contact:

Re: Mets Roster Central 2024

Post by Edgy MD » Tue Oct 31, 2023 5:23 pm

Transactions, 10/30/2023
DirectionGOINGGOING
Transaction

ReleasedReleased
Position
Group
Relief
Pitcher

Catcher
Name
Kolby
Kubichek
Nick
Meyer
DoB1999-11-281997-02-18
B/TR/RR/R
High LevelAAA (2023)AAA (2023)

Kolby Kubichek had been around since 2018, and had pitched at three levels this year, but along with Anthony Kay, he's been caught up in the Mets purging of K's from their AAA roster.

Nick Meyer is a good enough for AAA catcher who is probably no worse than Michael Peréz or even Tomás Nido, but has never been in the right place at the right time.


Transactions, 10/31/2023
DirectionCOMING
Transaction

Claimed off Waivers from SEA, Expected to Open Season on Injured List
Position
Group
Relief
Pitcher
Name
Penn
Murfee
DoB1994-05-02
B/TR/R
High LevelMLB (2023)

Like Ron Darling and Jacob deGrom, Penn Murfee converted from infielder in the middle of his college career. He went to Vanderbilt, and they call themselves The Commodores.


YOUR Projected 2024 Mets Coaching Staff[/b]

Position
Group

Projected
Manager

Projected
Bench Coach

Pitching
Coach

Batting
Coach

Third Base
Coach

First Base
Coach

Bullpen
Coach

Catching
Coach

Name

Eric
Chávez

Dick
Scott

Jeremy
Hefner

Jeremy
Barnes

Joey
Cora

Wayne
Kirby

Dom
Chiti

Glenn
Sherlock

DoB

12/7/77

7/19/62

3/11/86

4/13/87

5/14/65

1/22/64

12/10/58

circa 1973

Originally
Acquired

Hired away from NYY as Batting Coach, 1/6/2022.

Hired away from MIA as coordinator, coaching development and instruction, 2/23/2021.

Hired away from MIN as MLB pitching coach, 12/8/2019.

Hired away from HOU as director of player development initiatives, circa 1/25/2021.

Hired away from PIT as third base coach, circa 1/5/2022.

Hired away from SDP circa, 1/6/2022.

Hired away from CAL as bullpen coach, 12/20/2022.

Hired away from PIT and announced as Mets bench 1/29/22.

Status
Notes

Also serving as infield instructor.

Also serving as outfield instructor and baserunning coordinator.

Year in Org.

3

4

5

4

3

3

1

3

Position
Group

Assistant
Coach

Head
Trainer

Assistant
Trainer

Str. & Cond.
Coach

Physical
Therapist

Equipment
Manager

Bullpen
Catcher

Bullpen
Catcher

Name

Danny
Barnes

Brian
Chicklo

Joseph
Golia

Dustin
Clarke

Sean
Bardanett

Kevin
Kierst

Eric
Langill

Dave
Racaniello

DoB

10/21/89

7/17/72

Circa 1978

circa 1987

6/23/88

7/9/64

4/9/79

6/3/78

Originally
Acquired

Hired away from Long Island (Atlantic League) as MLB assistant coach, 2/18/2022.

Hired as SS A+ trainer, 1998.

Hired as SS A+ trainer, 2005.

Hired, 2010.

Hired, 2019.

Hired away from Cincinnati as Norfolk equipment manager, 1989.

Hired as MLB bullpen catcher, 6/2011.

Hired as MLB bullpen catcher, spring, 2001.

Status
Notes

Year in Org.

3

27

20

15

6

35

14

25



YOUR Projected 2024 New York Mets
Position
Group
Starting
Pitcher
Starting
Pitcher
Starting
Pitcher
Starting
Pitcher
Starting
Pitcher
Name

Peyton
Battenfield
Joey
Lucchesi
David
Peterson
José
Quintana
Kodai
Senga
DoB8/10/976/6/939/3/951/24/891/30/93
B/TR/RL/LR/RR/LL/R
Primary
Position
Starting PitcherStarting PitcherStarting PitcherStarting PitcherStarting Pitcher
Other
Positions
rprprp rp
Originally
Acquired

Claimed off waivers from CLE, 9/2/2023.

Acquired from SDP in a three-way trade in which the Mets sent Endy Rodridguez to PIT, 1/19/21.

Signed as first-round draft pick (20th overall) out of The University of Oregon, 7/7/2017.

Signed away from STL as free agent, 12/7/2022.

Signed away from Softbank (NPB) for five years, $75 million, 12/11/2022.

Earliest FA

2024

2024

2024

2024

2027

Status
Notes

Has two minor league option years remaining.

Has one minor league option year remaining.

Has one minor league option year remaining.

Has three minor league option years remaining.

Position
Group
Relief
Pitcher
Relief
Pitcher
Relief
Pitcher
Relief
Pitcher
Relief
Pitcher
Relief
Pitcher
Relief
Pitcher
Name

Phil
Bickford
John
Curtiss
Edwin
Díaz
Reed
Garrett
Trevor
Gott
Brooks
Raley
Sean
Reid-Foley
DoB7/10/954/5/933/22/941/2/934/9/856/29/888/30/95
B/TR/RR/RR/RR/RR/RL/LR/R
Primary
Position
Relief PitcherRelief PitcherRelief PitcherRelief PitcherRelief PitcherRelief PitcherRelief Pitcher
Other
Positions
spsp sp spsp
Originally
Acquired

Traded from LAD for cash, 8/1/2003.

Signed away from MIL as free agent, 4/6/2022.

Acquired from SEA with Robinson Cano and cash for Jarred Kelenic, Gerson Bautista, Jay Bruce, Justin Dunn, and Anthony Swarzak, 12/3/18.

Claimed off waivers from BAL, 6/25/2023.

Traded from Seattle with Chris Flexen for Zach Muckenhirn, 7/3/2023.

Acquired from TBR for Keyshawn Askew, 12/7/2022.

Acquired from TOR, with Yennsy Diaz and Josh Winckowski, for Steven Matz, 1/27/2021.

Earliest FA

2023

2025

2027

2023

2023

2023

2026

Status
Notes

Out of options.

Has one minor league option year remaining.

Position
Group
Relief
Pitcher

Catcher

Catcher

Infielder

Infielder

Infielder

Infielder
Name

Drew
Smith
Francisco
Alvarez
Omar
Narváez
Pete
Alonso
Luís
Guillorme
Francisco
Lindor
Ronny
Mauricio
DoB9/24/9311/1/012/10/9212/7/949/27/9411/14/934/4/01
B/TR/RR/RL/RR/RL/RS/RS/R
Primary
Position
Relief PitcherCatcherCatcherFirst BaseSecond BaseShortstopShortstop
Other
Positions
sp 1b, lf, 2b ss, 3b, rp 3b, 2b
Originally
Acquired

Acquired from TBR for Lucas Duda, 7/27/17.

Signed as international amateur free agent out of Venezuela, 7/2/18

Signed away from MIL, 12/16/2022.

Signed 7/7/16 as second-round draft pick out of Florida.

Signed as 10th-round draft pick out of Coral Springs Charter HS (FL), 6/14/13.

Acquired with Carlos Carrasco from CLE for Amed Rosario, Andres Giménez, Josh Wolf, and Isaiah Greene, 1/7/21.

Signed as international amateur free agent, 7/2/2017.

Earliest FA

2024

2028

2024

2024

2025

2031

2028

Status
Notes

Has two minor league option years remaining.

Has two minor league option years remaining.

Has three minor league option years remaining.

Has two option years remaining.

Position
Group

Infielder

Infielder

Outfielder

Outfielder

Outfielder

Outfielder

Outfielder
Name

Mark
Vientos
Daniel
Vogelbach
Starling
Marte
Tim
Locastro
Jeff
McNeil
Brandon
Nimmo
D.J.
Stewart
DoB12/11/9912/17/9210/9/887/14/924/8/923/27/9311/30/93
B/TR/RL/RR/RR/RL/RR/LL/R
Primary
Position
Third BaseFirst BaseRight FieldCenter FieldLeft fieldCenter FieldLeft Field
Other
Positions
1b, lf, ss lf, cflf, rf, ss, 2b, 1b2b, rf, 3blf, rfrf, cf, 1b
Originally
Acquired

Signed as second-round draft pick out of American Heritage HS (FL), 6/26/2017.

Acquired from PIT for Colin Holderman, 7/22/2022.

Signed away from OAK, 11/26/2021.

Signed away from NYY to minor league contract, 1/9/2022.

Signed as 12th-round draft pick out of Long Beach St., 6/19/13.

Signed as first-round draft pick (13th overall) out of East HS (WY), 8/15/11.

Signed away from BAL to minor league contract, 2/2/2023.

Earliest FA

2029

2024

2025

2023

2024

2030

2023

Status
Notes

Has one minor league option year remaining.

Out of options.

Has three minor league option years remaining.

Has one minor league option year remaining.


Also on 40-Man Roster
Position
Group
Starting
Pitcher
Starting
Pitcher
Starting
Pitcher
Relief
Pitcher
Relief
Pitcher
Relief
Pitcher
Relief
Pitcher
Name

José
Butto
Tylor
Megill
Denyi
Reyes
Jeff
Brigham
Sam
Coonrod
Grant
Hartwig
Elieser
Hernández
DoB3/19/987/28/9511/2/962/16/929/22/9212/18/978/14/95
B/TR/RR/RR/RR/RR/RR/RR/R
Primary
Position
Starting PitcherStarting PitcherStarting PitcherRelief PitcherRelief PitcherRelief PitcherRelief Pitcher
Other
Positions
rprprpspspsp, ss, 1bsp
Originally
Acquired

Signed as international amateur free agent out of Venezuela, 6/2/2017.

Signed as eighth-round draft pick out of Arizona, 6/15/18.

Signed away from BAL to minor league contract and Invited to camp, 11/23/2022

Acquired along with Elieser Hernández via trade from MIA for Franklin Sanchez a player to be named later, 11/18/2022. Mets completed the trade by sending Jake Mangum to MIA, 12/22/2023.

Claimed off waivers from PHI, 2/7/2023.

Signed as undrafted amateur free agent out of Miami of Ohio, 7/22/2021.

Acquired along with Jeff Brigham via trade from MIA for Franklin Sanchez and PtBNL, 11/18/2022. Mets completed the trade by sending Jake Mangum to MIA, 12/22/2023.

Earliest FA

2028

2024

2023

2026

2023

2025

2025

Status
Notes

Has one minor league option year remaining. Projected for Syracuse.

Has two minor league option years remaining. Projected for Syracuse.

Out of options.

Has one minor league option year remaining. Projected for Syracuse.

Out of options.

Has two minor leauge option years remaining. Projected for Syracuse.

Has one minor leauge option year remaining. Projected for Syracuse.

Position
Group
Relief
Pitcher
Relief
Pitcher
Relief
Pitcher

Infielder

Infielder
Name

Bryce
Montes de Oca
Penn
Murfee
Josh
Walker
Luisangel
Acuña
Brett
Baty
DoB4/23/965/2/9412/1/943/12/0211/13/99
B/TR/RR/RL/LR/RL/R
Primary
Position
Relief PitcherRelief PitcherRelief PitcherShortstopThird Base
Other
Positions
spsp, 1b, 2b, 3b, lfsp, lf2b, cflf
Originally
Acquired

Signed as ninth-round draft pick out of Missouri, 6/15/18.

Claimed off waivers from SEA, 10/31/2023.

Signed as 37th-round draft pick out of University of New Hampshire, 6/18/2017.

Traded from TEX for Max Scherzer and $35 million, 7/30/2023.

Signed as first-round draft pick (12th overall) out of Lake Travis HS (TX), 6/15/19.

Earliest FA

2028

2023

2023

2025

2029

Status
Notes

Expected to open season on Injured List. Has three minor league option years remaining.

Has two minor leauge option years remaining. Expected to Open Season on Injured List.

Has two minor league option years remaining. Projected for Syracuse.

Has three minor league option years remaining. Projected ffor Syracuse.

Has two option years remaining. Projected ffor Syracuse.


Major League Free Agents
#REF!Starting
Pitcher
Relief
Pitcher
Relief
Pitcher
Relief
Pitcher

Catcher

Infielder
Name

Carlos
Carrasco
Tommy
Hunter
Adam
Ottavino
Dennis
Santana
Michael
Perez
Jonathan
Araúz
DoB3/21/877/3/8611/22/854/12/968/7/928/3/98
B/TR/RR/RS/RR/RL/RR/R
Primary
Position
Starting PitcherRelief PitcherRelief PitcherRelief PitcherCatcherShortstop
Other
Positions
rp spsp1b2b, 3b, rp
Originally
Acquired

Acquired, along with Francisco Lindor, from CLE for Andrés Gimenz, Amed Rosario, Josh Wolf, and Isaiah Greene, 1/7/2021.

Signed away from PHA to minor league contract, 2/14/21.

Signed away from Boston as free agent, 3/13/2022.

Claimed off waivers from MIN, 3/17/2023.

Acquired from PIT for cash, 7/23/2022

Selected from BAL in Round Three of Minor League Phase of Rule V Draft, 12/7/2022.

Earliest FA

2023

0

2024

2023

2023

2023

Status
Notes

Free agent.

Free agent.

Holds $7.5 million player option for 2024.

Free agent.

Out of options.

On 40-Player Roster. Has one option year remaining.

#REF!
Outfielder

Outfielder

Outfielder
Name

Abraham
Almonte
Terrance
Gore
Rafael
Ortega
DoB6/27/896/8/915/15/91
B/TS/RR/RL/R
Primary
Position
Left FieldLeft FieldCenter Field
Other
Positions
cf, rfcf, rflf, rf
Originally
Acquired

Signed away from BOS to minor league contract, 12/16/2022.

Signed away from ATL as Minor League free agent, 6/8/2022.

Signed away from BAL to minor league contract, 2/2/2023.

Earliest FA

2023

2025

2024

Status
Notes

Free agent.

Free agent.

Free agent.

User avatar
Cowtipper
Posts: 2154
Joined: Tue Feb 14, 2023 2:06 pm

Re: Mets Roster Central 2024

Post by Cowtipper » Wed Nov 01, 2023 8:33 am

More releases:

Herlyn Pena and Gerald Mejia—in their system since 2021, but never advanced beyond rookie ball. Roger Cortez—joined their system in 2023 and was released after a year in rookie ball. Elliot Johnstone—New Zealand-born pitcher played in the Australian league for a few years before joining the Mets system this year. He played for their Single-A team. Pedro Mercedes—pitcher had a 1.86 ERA in 8 relief appearances at rookie ball this year, his first pro campaign, but was let go anyway. Ramon Henriquez—2023 was his first pro campaign and he was already 24, so despite his success (2.96 ERA at Single-A), he was let go.
User avatar
Edgy MD
Posts: 32426
Joined: Fri Dec 28, 2018 3:36 pm
Location: Baltimore, MD, USA
Contact:

Re: Mets Roster Central 2024

Post by Edgy MD » Wed Nov 01, 2023 1:11 pm

Thanks, we've been tracking some minor league releaserinos too — some of which are on that list of yours and some ain't — and we'll be posting that list later.

Henriquez isn't the only guy released after a solid season. I'm imagining that some older guys see leaving affiliated ball after a good season and catching on with the Mexican League or the like as the faster way to get some coin.
User avatar
MFS62
Posts: 9501
Joined: Fri Dec 28, 2018 8:08 am

Re: Mets Roster Central 2024

Post by MFS62 » Fri Nov 03, 2023 1:58 pm

More today:(from Metsmerized.com)
The New York Mets made more roster moves on Thursday when they placed six players on outright waivers to continue their 40-man roster reconfiguration. Right-handed pitchers Peyton Battenfield, John Curtiss, Elieser Hernández, Bryce Montes de Oca, and Denyi Reyes, and outfielder Tim Locastro are on waivers. Curtiss, Hernández, Reyes, and Locastro can all elect free agency if they clear waivers.
Later
I blame Susan Collins
"Never underestimate the power of stupid people in a large group". George Carlin
I have never insulted anyone. I simply describe them, accurately.
User avatar
Cowtipper
Posts: 2154
Joined: Tue Feb 14, 2023 2:06 pm

Re: Mets Roster Central 2024

Post by Cowtipper » Sun Nov 05, 2023 8:47 am

The Mets recently released Adrian Hernandez, who'd been in their system since 2018, though he peaked at High-A and had a career .216 average. They also released Manuel Guance, who'd been in their system since 2021, but hit for a low average and never played above rookie ball. Luis Castillo, a different one, was shown the door recently; he'd been in their organization since 2019, but hit just .196 ... he also had a .358 OBP, which is impressive considering the low BA. Dyron Campos was shown the door after playing in their system since 2019. He showed promise early on, but ended up peaking at High-A. Fernando Villalobos was given the boot ... he hit just .146 in four seasons in their system, including .110 in 118 ABs this year.
User avatar
Cowtipper
Posts: 2154
Joined: Tue Feb 14, 2023 2:06 pm

Re: Mets Roster Central 2024

Post by Cowtipper » Mon Nov 06, 2023 8:47 am

More recent releases:

Dylan Hall - in system since 2021, peaked at Triple-A, released despite 3.10 ERA and 10 K/9 IP marks in '23; career marks of 3.61 and 9.9, respectively
Gregory Leal - in system since 2021, peaked at Double-A
Luis Montas - in system since 2021, peaked at High-A, released despite 3.38 ERA in '23
Jonaiker Palacios - in system since 2021, peaked at rookie ball
Yordis Perera - in system since 2023, peaked at rookie ball
Joe Joe Rodriguez - in system since 2022, peaked at High-A; averages nearly 11 K/9 IP for career
Luis Rodriguez - in system since 2021, peaked at High-A, released despite 3.69 mark and averaging nearly one K/IP in '23 and a 2.53 career mark
Eric Santana - in system since 2021, peaked at rookie ball
Sammy Tavarez - in system since 2021, peaked at Double-A, where he had 3.00 ERA in 2023; averages 13 K/9 IP for career
Christopher Vasquez - in system since 2021, peaked at Single-A
User avatar
MFS62
Posts: 9501
Joined: Fri Dec 28, 2018 8:08 am

Re: Mets Roster Central 2024

Post by MFS62 » Mon Nov 06, 2023 11:06 am

"Peaked at Rookie Ball"
Very diplomatic.
LOL!

Later
I blame Susan Collins
"Never underestimate the power of stupid people in a large group". George Carlin
I have never insulted anyone. I simply describe them, accurately.
User avatar
MFS62
Posts: 9501
Joined: Fri Dec 28, 2018 8:08 am

Re: Mets Roster Central 2024

Post by MFS62 » Mon Nov 06, 2023 6:30 pm

Mets claim utility player Zach Short from Detroit to fill the spot opened when Ottavino declined his option.
Bryce Montes de Oca (who’s recovering from Tommy John) and Peyton Battenfield both cleared waivers and were sent to Triple-A.
Later
I blame Susan Collins
"Never underestimate the power of stupid people in a large group". George Carlin
I have never insulted anyone. I simply describe them, accurately.
User avatar
Cowtipper
Posts: 2154
Joined: Tue Feb 14, 2023 2:06 pm

Re: Mets Roster Central 2024

Post by Cowtipper » Tue Nov 07, 2023 12:58 pm

More releases:

Cesar Berbesi - in system since 2019, peaked at Triple-A. Owns .382 OBP in the minors.
Carlos Dominguez - in system since 2019, peaked at High-A. Had 20-20 season in 2022 (but also struck out 173 times).
Chase Estep - club's 9th round pick in 2022, peaked at Triple-A, playing their briefly in 2023 (where he hit .357). .224 career average.
Cole Gordon - club's 32nd round pick in 2019, peaked at Triple-A. Didn't play in 2023. Career 3.51 ERA, 9.8 K/9.
Yeudi Lora - in system since 2021, peaked at rookie ball.
Jose Marcano - in system since 2021, peaked at rookie ball. Hit .316 his first year.
Matt Minnick - in system since 2023, peaked at Triple-A (one game). Had 2.89 mark in 2023.
Ellian Nunez - in system since 2021, peaked at rookie ball.
Arlison Rodriguez - in system since 2022, peaked at rookie ball. Had 3.05 ERA in 2023.
Frelianderson Seijas - in system since 2022, peaked at rookie ball.
User avatar
MFS62
Posts: 9501
Joined: Fri Dec 28, 2018 8:08 am

Re: Mets Roster Central 2024

Post by MFS62 » Wed Nov 15, 2023 11:05 am

From Metsmerized.com:
the Mets protected only Alex Ramírez from the Rule 5 draft by placing him on the 40-man roster. That leaves Justin Jarvis, Coleman Crow, Joander Suarez and others listed below to get picked to an MLB roster in the December 6 draft.
Later
I blame Susan Collins
"Never underestimate the power of stupid people in a large group". George Carlin
I have never insulted anyone. I simply describe them, accurately.
User avatar
Edgy MD
Posts: 32426
Joined: Fri Dec 28, 2018 3:36 pm
Location: Baltimore, MD, USA
Contact:

Re: Mets Roster Central 2024

Post by Edgy MD » Thu Nov 16, 2023 3:22 pm

We'll let the roster sit for a day, but let's do some catching up on these transactions that haven't been graphically represented. Thanks to the posters who have noted them in word.


Transactions, 10/16/2023
DirectionGOING
TransactionReleased
Position
Group
Relief
Pitcher
Name


Herlyn
Peña
DoB2003-09-24
B/TR/R
High LevelRk (2023)

In his second season, Herlyn Peña's strikeouts dropped and his walks spiked, and that's not a formula for success. He had missed all of 2022 with surgery and the Mets weren't looking to be patient.


Transactions, 10/17/2023
DirectionGOING
TransactionReleased
Position
Group

Outfielder
Name


Gerald
Mejia
DoB2003-06-14
B/TS/R
High LevelRk (2023)

Gerry Mejia had good speed, fantastic walk rates, and the ability to hit to all fields, but he kept getting hurt and put up low batting averages when healthy.


Transactions, 10/27/2023
DirectionGOING
TransactionReleased
Position
Group
Relief
Pitcher
Name


Rogert
Cortez
DoB2005-09-15
B/TL/L
High LevelDSL (2023)

Rogert Cortez was mostly known for the extraneous T at the end of his first name. His career consisted of only eight games in the Dominican Summer League.

Transactions, 10/30/2023
DirectionGOINGGOINGGOINGGOINGGOINGGOINGGOING
TransactionReleasedReleasedReleasedReleasedReleasedReleasedReleased
Position
Group
Relief
Pitcher
Relief
Pitcher
Relief
Pitcher
Relief
Pitcher
Relief
Pitcher
Relief
Pitcher
Relief
Pitcher
Name


Dylan
Hall
Ramón
Henriquez
Elliot
Johnstone
Matt
Minnick
Luis
Montas
Joe Joe
Rodriguez
Luis A.
Rodriguez
DoB1997-09-076/29/991998-09-241996-03-112000-09-161999-10-122003-02-27
B/TR/RR/RR/RR/LR/RR/RR/R
High LevelAAA (2023)A (2023)A (2023)AAA (2023)A+ (2023)A+ (2023)A+ (2023)
DirectionGOINGGOINGGOINGGOINGGOINGGOINGGOING
TransactionReleasedReleasedReleasedReleasedReleasedReleasedReleased
Position
Group
Relief
Pitcher

Infielder

Infielder

Outfielder
Relief
Pitcher
Relief
Pitcher
Relief
Pitcher
Name


Sammy
Tavarez
César
Berbesi
Chase
Estep
Carlos
Dominguez
Pedro
Mercedes
Jonaiker
Palacios
Christopher
Vasquez
DoB1998-10-202000-04-132000-04-121999-10-112001-10-31392003-05-072001-03-17
B/TR/RL/RL/RR/RR/RR/RR/R
High LevelAA (2023)AAA (2023)AAA (2023)A+ (2023)Rk (2023)Rk (2023)A (2023)
DirectionGOINGGOINGGOINGGOINGGOINGGOINGGOING
TransactionReleasedReleasedReleasedReleasedReleasedReleasedReleased
Position
Group

Catcher

Catcher

Infielder

Infielder

Infielder

Outfielder

Outfielder
Name


Gregory
Leal
Fernando
Villalobs
Luis
Castillo
Manuel
Guance
Yordis
Perera
Dyron
Campos
Eric
Santana
DoB2003-02-142002-06-242001-11-132003-11-062002-05-242000-12-262002-11-02
B/TR/RL/RL/RR/RR/RR/RS/R
High LevelAA (2022)A+ (2022)A (2023)Rk (2023)Rk (2023)A+ (2023)Rk (2023)

Cesar Berbesi and Chase Estep were near the top of the Mets system, and weren't quite out of time. But we guess they were in somebody's way.

We have such a blurry picture of Jonaiker Palacios because the best we could find was a video capture of him pitching on a rainy day. But he got the save and accentuated it with a Jenrry Mejia stomp, so there's that. It's hard to say why the photo of Ramón Henriquez is so crappy.

Pedro Mercedes, Manuel Guance, and Eric Santana all failed the test of sustaining their professional careers long enough to leave behind photographic evidence that said careers happened at all. Santana hit .172, .151, and .143 over parts of three seasons, so you might say the statistical evidence was pretty scant also.


Transactions, 11/3/2023
DirectionGOINGGOINGGOINGGOINGGOINGGOINGGOING
TransactionReleasedReleasedReleasedReleasedReleasedReleasedReleased
Position
Group
Starting
Pitcher
Starting
Pitcher
Relief
Pitcher
Relief
Pitcher
Relief
Pitcher
Relief
Pitcher
Relief
Pitcher
Name


Cole
Gordon
Ellian
Núñez
Connor
Brandon
Yeudi
Lora
Arlison
Rodriguez
Frelianderson
Seijas
Mathieu
Voros
DoB1995-10-022003-12-082001-03-262003-08-252003-03-052001-03-262003-05-24
B/TL/RR/RR/RR/RL/LR/RL/R
High LevelAAA (2023)DSL (2023)Rk (2023)DSL (2023)DSL (2023)DSL (2023)None
DirectionGOINGGOING
TransactionReleasedReleased
Position
Group

Catcher

Infielder
Name


José
Marcano
Kevin
Kendall
DoB2004-05-061999-06-25
B/TR/RL/R
High LevelDSL (2023)A+ (2023)

Well, you may weep for this further batch of minor league releaserinos, but save your biggest tears for Greco-Canadian prospect Mathieu Voros, who somehow played out his career with no photos and no appearances. I hope the bonus translated well into Canadian dollars, but even if it didn't, he can always frame the check.

Frelianderson Seijas, similarly, had hoped for lasting fame as the Met with the longest name, but he walked 17 in 22 innings this season, and now that name is just another pain in the ass when he needs to fill out forms.


Transactions, 11/6/2023
DirectionGOINGGOINGGOINGGOINGGOINGGOINGGOING
Transaction









Cleared Waivers and Sent to Syracuse





Opted for Minor League Free Agency





Opted for Minor League Free Agency
Cleared Waivers, Assigned to Syracuse, and Refused Assignment, Becoming Free Agent




Opted for Minor League Free Agency
Cleared Waivers, Assigned to Syracuse, and Refused Assignment, Becoming Free AgentCleared Waivers, Assigned to Syracuse, and Refused Assignment, Becoming Free Agent
Position
Group
Starting
Pitcher
Starting
Pitcher
Starting
Pitcher
Starting
Pitcher
Starting
Pitcher
Relief
Pitcher
Relief
Pitcher
Name


Peyton
Battenfield
José
Chacin
Connor
Grey
Denyi
Reyes
Oscar
Rojas
John
Curtiss
Elieser
Hernández
DoB8/10/973/25/975/6/9411/2/965/5/994/5/938/14/95
B/TR/RR/RL/RR/RR/RR/RR/R
High LevelMLB (2023)MLB (2022)MLB (2022)MLB (2023)AAA (2021)MLB (2023)AA (2022)
DirectionGOINGGOINGGOINGGOINGGOINGGOINGGOING
Transaction










Cleared Waivers and Sent to Syracuse




Declines Option, Becoming Free Agent





Opted for Minor League Free Agency





Opted for Minor League Free Agency





Opted for Minor League Free Agency





Opted for Minor League Free Agency
Cleared Waivers, Assigned to Syracuse, and Refused Assignment, Becoming Free Agent
Position
Group
Relief
Pitcher
Relief
Pitcher
Relief
Pitcher

Catcher

Infielder

Outfielder

Outfielder
Name


Bryce
Montes de Oca
Adam
Ottavino
Marcel
Renteria
José
Mena
José
Peraza
Lorenzo
Cedrola
Tim
Locastro
DoB4/23/9611/22/859/27/9412/22/964/30/941/12/987/14/92
B/TR/RS/RR/RR/RR/RR/RR/R
High LevelMLB (2022)MLB (2023)AA (2023)AAA (2023)MLB (2021)MLB (2023)MLB (2023)
DirectionGOINGGOINGNEUTRALCOMINGCOMING
Transaction

Opted for Minor League Free AgencyOpted for Minor League Free Agency
Transferred from Infield
Added to Projected RosterClaimed off Waivers from DET
Position
Group

Outfielder

Outfielder

Outfielder
Starting
Pitcher

Infielder
Name


Daniel
Palka
Agustin
Ruíz
Mark
Vientos
Tylor
Megill
Zack
Short
DoB10/28/919/23/8912/11/997/28/951995-05-29
B/TL/LL/RR/RR/RR/R
High LevelMLB (2019)AA (2023)MLB (2023)MLB (2023)MLB (2023)

Among another merciless and bloody round of minor league exiles is some action with immediate MLB consequences as Tim Locastro cleared waivers and declared for the free-agent market. The Mets have had mostly bad luck in their efforts to keep one designated superspeed guy around each season in recent years, with most such figures running into injuries, limited roles, and or limited success, but Locastro played hard and decent before and after his long absence due to injury, absorbed some hit-by-pitches, and was a perfect six-for-six in steals. His departure leaves the Mets with only four MLB outfielders — and that's really three and a half when you count the always-roving Jeff McNeil — so we're forced for now to shoehorn Mark Vientos into the back end of the team's outfield picture. That's a picture that could change soon, but that's where we are.

Newly arrived Zach Short, in that scenario becomes the team's extra sixth infielder.


Transactions, 11/8/2023
DirectionGOINGCOMING
Transaction








Removed from Projected Roster following Left Hip Surgery, Projected to Open Season on Injured List






Added to Projected Roster
Position
Group
Starting
Pitcher
Starting
Pitcher
Name


David
Peterson
José
Butto
DoB9/3/951998-03-19
B/TR/RR/R
High LevelMLB (2023)MLB (2023)

Nothing against the Buttman, but this is straight-up subtraction. There may or may not be that much difference between the two of them, but the rotation is thin enough that they kind of need both. Get back soon, DP.


Transactions, 11/9/2023
DirectionGOINGCOMING
Transaction





Signed Away by DET
Added to Projected Staff from Binghamton
Position
Group
Third Base
Coach
Third Base
Coach
Name


Joey
Cora
Reid
Brignac
DoB5/14/651986-01-16

The Mets booth didn't let up this season on reminding us that Joey Cora was "the best in the biz" even though both his aggressiveness and success rate seemed down this season (to our eyeballs, anyhow). Reid Brignac is the manager of the Binghamton squad, but he has a Playboy playmate for a wife, so he clearly has ambitions to follow that MLB playing career with some big-time dugout work.

Transactions, 11/13/2023
DirectionGOINGNEUTRALNEUTRALCOMING
Transaction



Removed from Projected Coaching Staff
Transferred from Projected Bench Coach

Transferred from Projected Manager



Hired Away from NYY
Position
Group
Binghamton
Manager
Projected Third
Base Coach
Projected
Bench Coach

Manager
Name


Reid
Brignac
Dick
Scott
Eric
Chávez
Carlos
Mendoza
DoB1986-01-161962-07-191977-12-071979-11-27

It looks like Reid's ambitions will have to nonetheless be on hold for a bit, as the Mets here, as the Mets make Carlos Mendoza the third-(we think)-ever MLB manager from Venezuela.


Transactions, 11/14/2023
DirectionGOINGCOMINGCOMING
Transaction


Claimed off Waivers by ATLAdded to Projected Roster
Added to 40-Player Roster
Position
Group
Relief
Pitcher
Relief
Pitcher

Outfielder
Name


Penn
Murfee
Sam
Coonrod
Alex
Ramirez
DoB5/2/941992-09-222003-01-13
B/TR/RR/RR/R
High LevelMLB (2023)MLB (2023)A+ (2023)

We're not scouts, but based on careers in review, we had Murfee ranked number four in the Mets bullpen, so we're as chagrined as any to see him lost on waivers. If the Mets felt compelled to waive somebody, we'd have suggested Coonrod, who has cleared waivers before, and here is added to the projected staff (over Jeff Brigham, Josh Walker, and Grant Hartwig) mainly because he is the one out of options. Someone in the front office likes him, or so it seems.
Post Reply