Mets Morning News: Former Mets to the DMV

Meet the Mets

Anthony DiComo dove into some questions Mets fans may have about their new second baseman Marcus Semien, including whether there is more offense in the tank, his leadership style, and more, based on Semien and David Stearns’ comments during Semien’s introductory press conference.

DiComo also listed the top ten moments in Mets franchise history and two moments from the 2024 season now crack that top ten list.

Around the National League East

The Washington Nationals are hiring Desmond McGowan to lead their amatuer scouting department. McGowan comes from the Mets, where he was the Manager of Data Science focusing on the MLB Draft.

Todd Zolecki of MLB.com did a Reddit AMA about the Phillies’ offseason, answering questions about a potential reunion with Kyle Schwarber, possible trade scenarios, and more. Zolecki notes that the Phillies and Schwarber are “not yet close to a deal.”

Around Major League Baseball

Former Met Ryan Helsley inked a two-year, $28 million deal with the Orioles to serve as their closer.

Roki Sasaki’s relief role during the Dodgers’ playoff run may help him return to the rotation in 2026.

Yankees brass feels that they’re going to have to spend, but spend wisely, to climb that final mountain and secure a championship in 2026.

CBS News foreign correspondent Chris Livesay gifted Pope Leo XIV—the world’s most famous White Sox fan—a bat used by White Sox legend and Baseball Hall of Famer Nellie Fox.

Yesterday at Amazin’ Avenue

Brian Salvatore reviewed Max Kranick’s season, which was cut short due to injury.

And Grace Carbone reviewed David Peterson’s up-and-down 2025 season.

This Date in Mets History

On this date in 2012, the Mets and David Wright agreed to an eight-year, $138 million contract extension, which ensured Wright’s status as a career Met.