The offseason stove? It is absolutely BLOWING UP already, folks, and the New York Mets are right smack in the middle of it. Mark Feinsand listed five teams to watch at the GM meetings, and who was at the top of that list? Our buddies in Queens. Now, for the real kicker: rumors are flying that the Mets will be meeting with Tarik Skubal next week.
Stove’s Heating Up in Queens
If that Skubal rumor wasn’t enough to get your heart racing, plenty more is brewing with the Mets. Kodai Senga, who’s already got trade interest swirling around him, is going to be building up as a starter for the upcoming season. Imagine if he comes out firing with that trade interest still there! And speaking of building up, the Mets also have a lefty pitcher near the top of their farm system, picked by Jonathan Mayo and Jim Callis as a legit Rookie of the Year candidate for next season. How clutch would that be?
On the offensive side, General Manager David Stearns has made it crystal clear: they are looking to upgrade offensively at first base. Jared Young looks like he might be part of that solution, which is awesome, but you know they’re not messing around if Stearns is talking upgrades. Let’s not forget Christian Scott, either. Matthew Roberson over at Fangraphs just highlighted him as one of 2026’s most underappreciated players. The Mets also have their annual food drive at Citi Field coming up on Thursday, November 12th. Big ups to them for that.
Around the Diamond: Manager Milestones and Player Moves
Beyond the Mets, the baseball world is buzzing with some incredible news and tough goodbyes. Pat Murphy just did something absolutely wild: he won his third straight Manager of the Year Award. Think about that, no manager has ever pulled off three in a row! And over in the American League, Will Venable took home the Manager of the Year hardware after leading the White Sox from the absolute basement right into the playoffs. What a turnaround, right?
On the player front, we’ve got some injury updates. Yankees pitcher Max Fried had a bone spur removed from his elbow, but word is he’ll start throwing again in December. Cubs starter Ben Brown also went under the knife for successful spine surgery and should be game-ready sometime in the first half of next season. Ken Rosenthal is even saying the Rangers could try to move Corey Seager this offseason. That would be a blockbuster, no doubt!
In other free agency news, Adrian Morejon is an intriguing starter conversion candidate for some teams, but he’d rather stay in the bullpen. And Ryan Weiss, who’s started in both the KBO and CPBL, just inked a one-year deal with the Padres that includes a club option. Finally, a sad note from the National League East: Bob Boone, a 1980 World Series champion with the Phillies and father to Aaron and Bret Boone, passed away at 78. Our thoughts are with his family.
This offseason is just getting started, and with the Mets rumored to be meeting Skubal, the first base hunt on, and a Rookie of the Year candidate potentially in the wings, things are only going to get crazier. Plus, Hall of Famer and former Met Willie Mays is getting honored by the USPS next year with a commemorative stamp. You just love to see it. Keep your eyes peeled, Seattle On Tappers, because the hot stove is nowhere near cooling down!
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Originally reported by Amazin’ Avenue.
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