Mets’ roster moves may have common thread

The New York Mets offseason has been defined by the players they have lost. First baseman Pete Alonso and closer Edwin Diaz departed in free agency, signing with the Orioles and Dodgers, respectively. Outfielder Brandon Nimmo was traded to the Rangers, removing another long-time member of the organization. The exodus continued on Monday as the Mets traded utility man Jeff McNeil to the A’s. While the Mets signed reliever Devin Williams and infielder Jorge Polanco and acquired second baseman Marcus Semien for Nimmo, those departures have overshadowed any additions. However, these moves have a common theme aside from the Mets saving money. The Mets have prospects waiting in the wings to take over from those players, several of whom could make their debuts in 2026. It is possible that several of those prospects could crack the Mets’ Opening Day roster. Jett Williams was a consensus top 100 prospect in 2024 and 2025, drawing praise for his solid all-around game and plus speed. Originally drafted as a shortstop,Read More