Morning Briefing: Steve Cohen Optimistic About 2026 Mets
Good morning, Mets fans!
The Mets reported to spring training on Monday, officially beginning full-team preparation for the 2026 season.
Notes from PSL included Carson Benge meeting Juan Soto for the first time and the “Holy s—” quote that followed, per Anthony DiComo of MLB.com.
Steve Cohen discussed being “annoyed” by the Mets’ lack of winning, and his optimism about the 2026 team. Watch the full interview from SNY.
Ronny Mauricio took reps at shortstop as the Mets prepare precautions in a scenario where Fransisco Lindor is not available for Opening Day.
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Mark Vientos received a vote in an article from The Athletic titled “MLB insiders predict the players most likely to get traded in 2026 spring training” by Jayson Stark.
The Mets signed veteran outfielder Mike Tauchman to a minor-league deal, per Will Sammon of the Athletic. Last season, Tauchman slashed .263/.356/.400, with nine home runs and 40 RBIs.
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Robert Murray of FanSided reported that the Pirates are designating Jack Suwinski for assignment.
Former Met reliever Drew Smith stays in the NL East, agreeing to a minor league deal with the Nats. $1.75M if he makes the team, with $1.25M in performance bonuses, according to Michelle Margaux of SNY.
Robert Murray of FanSided reported that president of baseball operations A.J. Preller and the San Diego Padres are in agreement on a multi-year contract extension.
Bob Nightengale of USA Today reported that Mike Trout said he will move back to playing CF this year. He also wanted to play in the WBC but insurance prevented him from playing, calling it “disappointing.”
The Padres are signing former longtime Dodger Walker Buehler to a minor-league deal, according to Kevin Acee of the San Diego Union-Tribune.
The Angels signed Adam Frazier to a minor-league deal with an MLB camp invite, per Jon Heyman of the NY Post.
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Elliot Teichman previewed a non-rostered invitee to spring training, Brandon Waddell.
Jack Ramsey discussed the five Mets prospects who appeared in the FanGraphs top-100 list.
Nick Kalantzopoulos reported on Steve Cohen arriving in PSL.
Alexis Farinacci spoke about Christian Scott ramping up for a 2026 return.
Brandyn Pokrass reported on full team workouts commencing.
Allison Waxman discussed the Mike Tauchman signing.
On This Date in Mets History
1962: In their first year of existence, the Mets began their first ever spring training, marking the official start of the franchise’s on-field history.
Born on This Date: Roger Craig (1930), Juan Padilla (1977), Stephen Tarpley (1993).
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