New York Yankees icon and current YES Network analyst David Cone made it known last spring that he had no problem with the fact that then-Yankees outfielder Juan Soto wanted to reach free agency following the 2024 season. Of course, Soto ultimately left the Yankees to sign a massive deal with the New York Mets.
After a successful few months with the Mets, Jesse Winker agreed to a one-year, $8 million deal to return for 2025, the club announced on Friday. The deal includes a $1 million signing bonus, per MLB Network insider Jon Heyman.
The Mets reunited with a key piece from their 2024 postseason bullpen on Wednesday, agreeing to terms with right-hander Ryne Stanek on a one-year deal, according to a source. The Mets have not confirmed the contract because it’s not yet official.
Most MLB teams are hesitant to give up a pick to sign Nick Pivetta, which is why he could return to the Red Sox or go to an aggressive contender like the Mets.
The defending World Series champions have restocked this offseason and boast the makings of a juggernaut. But they have a more complex path to making a dynasty.
Bryce Harper is used to being the best, so it's somewhat surprising the Philadelphia Phillies star didn't finish No. 1 in MLB Network's annual offseason positio