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Mets and veteran starter Julio Teheran agree to $2.5 million contract, AP sources say
NEW YORK (AP) — With injuries and bad weather draining their rotation already, the New York Mets have agreed to a contract with veteran starter Julio Teheran, according to a person familiar with the deal. Teheran gets a $2.5 million salary on a one-year contract and can earn...
Mets owner Steve Cohen says he'll be disappointed if team misses playoffs
NEW YORK (AP) — Expectations are lower for the New York Mets entering this season. But owner Steve Cohen still has a specific achievement in mind. “I think the goal is to make the playoffs. Pretty simple. Let’s not overthink this,” Cohen said Friday. “If we don’t make the...
Keller getting biggest contract for Pirates pitcher while Mets shut down Senga, their All-Star RHP
One National League All-Star right-hander is getting the largest contract for a Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher, and another is expected to miss the season's start for the New York Mets. Mitch Keller and the Pirates have agreed to a $77 million, five-year contract, a person with knowledge...
Mets expect RHP Kodai Senga to start season on IL because of right shoulder strain
PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. (AP) — The New York Mets expect right-hander Kodai Senga to begin the season on the injured list after having to shut him down in spring training because of a shoulder strain. Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns said Thursday that an MRI was...
Mets pitcher Kodai Senga is dealing with some arm fatigue after throwing at spring training
New York Mets right-hander Kodai Senga experienced some arm fatigue after throwing a side session during spring training. Mets manager Carlos Mendoza said Wednesday that Senga was being examined by the team's trainers. Mendoza wasn't sure if the Japanese pitcher would have an MRI. ...
Mets' David Stearns says long-term deal with Pete Alonso unlikely before free agency
PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. (AP) — The New York Mets realize a long-term deal with Pete Alonso is unlikely before the star first baseman is eligible for free agency after the World Series. Alonso agreed last month to a $20.5 million, one-year contract that avoided arbitration. He switched...
Mets agree to 1-year deals with relievers Shintaro Fujinami and Jake Diekman, AP sources say
NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Mets beefed up their bullpen with two moves Friday, agreeing with free agents Shintaro Fujinami and Jake Diekman on one-year contracts. Fujinami's deal is for $3.35 million, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press. The person...
