The ball dropped in Instances Sq. on Wednesday night time, signaling not simply the beginning of 2026 but in addition the ultimate calendar month earlier than baseball resumes.
So, it’s go time for free company, proper?
Sure and no. Whereas the vast majority of free brokers will likely be signed by the beginning of spring coaching (for the Mets, that date is Feb. 9 for pitchers and catchers), latest historical past suggests there will likely be important names accessible past the respective report dates and maybe deep into camps.
Loads of stock stays accessible on this plodding offseason, with Kyle Tucker and Cody Bellinger headlining the record of offensive items nonetheless unsigned. The highest pitching names accessible embody Framber Valdez, Ranger Suarez and Zac Gallen.
