Stanek was acquired in a trade with Seattle at the deadline last year for minor league outfielder Rhylan Thomas. Stanek posted a 6.06 ERA in 17 appearances with the Mets during the regular season and became a trusted reliever late in the postseason.

The Chicago Cubs decided to part ways with utility infielder Nick Madrigal earlier this offseason. While he never panned out quite how the Cubs had hoped, he st

The New York Mets and San Diego Padres have gone in opposite directions during the MLB offseason. While New York

The New York Mets have been in talks with the San Diego Padres about a potential trade for right-handed pitcher Dylan Cease. However, a deal seems unlikely because the Padres are asking for a high price,

New York Post MLB insider Jon Heyman reported Thursday that the Mets have reached out to the Padres about Cease, one of baseball’s premier pitchers. While the Chicago Cubs also expressed interest, the Padres reportedly prefer the Mets’ prospect offerings.

The New York Mets have signed infielder Nick Madrigal to a one-year contract. Madrigal hit .221 with 10 RBIs in 51 games for the Chicago Cubs last year.

The New York Mets had discussions with closer Kenley Jansen's camp in free agency, according to Ken Rosenthal and Will Sammon of The Athletic. Per

The San Diego Padres and New York Mets have reportedly discussed a trade involving starting pitcher Dylan Cease. According to Jon Heyman of the New York

The Mets thought about Kenley Jansen in free agency but decided against it to give Edwin Diaz the closer role with no competition.

Joey Mistretta is a Dallas Mavericks beat reporter, Dallas Wings beat reporter and lead MLB editor for ClutchPoints. Mistretta graduated college with a degree in broadcast journalism from Biola University, and he has bylines at NBA Analysis Network and RotoWire.

The Cincinnati Reds "may consider" pursuing slugger Pete Alonso in free agency, according to Jon Heyman of the New York Post. Heyman noted that the Reds