FILE -New York Yankees pitcher Clay Holmes delivers against the Kansas City Royals during the sixth inning of Game 1 of the American League baseball division series, Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II, File)

New York Mets manager Carlos Mendoza smiles as he speaks to media at the Major League Baseball winter meetings, Monday, Dec. 9, 2024, in Dallas. (AP Photo/LM Otero)

New York Mets manager Carlos Mendoza speaks to media at the Major League Baseball winter meetings, Monday, Dec. 9, 2024, in Dallas. (AP Photo/LM Otero)

New York Mets manager Carlos Mendoza speaks to media at the Major League Baseball winter meetings, Monday, Dec. 9, 2024, in Dallas. (AP Photo/LM Otero)