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Mets first-round pick could be in danger of losing roster spot this summer
The New York Mets are one of the best teams in Major League Baseball but have fallen on hard times lately, going 5-14 over their last 19 games. The good news is the Mets still sit with one of the best records in the MLB at 50-38. Advertisement New York is going to have to make a handful of moves by the end-of-the-month trade deadline if the team wants to compete in the World Series. One decision the Mets will have to make is what to do at third base, and Noah Wright from Fansided thinks Brett Baty could be in danger of losing his roster spot soon. "But like with most of the Mets' roster, Baty didn't have a good month of June and is off to a poor start in July. His last 92 trips to the dish have yielded a .188/.253/.294 triple-slash. He has only hit a pair of home runs, as his ISO has fallen to just .106. The only positives for Baty are his walk rate and K%. He's improved both to 8.4% and 23.2%, respectively," Wright wrote. "Baty's defense has at least been solid. He still has +3 defensive runs saved and +3 outs above average in just 322 innings at the hot corner. For reference, Baty had -9 DRS and -3 OAA in nearly 1300 innings at third base during his first three years in the Major Leagues. Despite playing second base for the first time in the Major Leagues this season, Baty has zero DRS and OAA at the keystone across 170 innings." Baty was selected by the Mets 12th overall in 2019 and hasn't lived up to the hype just yet. Advertisement Follow The Sporting News On WhatsApp The 25-year-old slugger might have to head back down to the minors this summer and work on his game a little more before he's ready to make a run with the Mets for the playoffs. More MLB: Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani gets major awards prediction from Bleacher Report
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7 days ago
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MLB Insider Throws Shade at Craig Breslow For His Comments Amid Trading Rafael Devers
MLB Insider Throws Shade at Craig Breslow For His Comments Amid Trading Rafael Devers originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Ever since the Boston Red Sox traded away Rafael Devers to the San Francisco Giants, there has been a sour taste in the mouths of Boston fans. But, for chief baseball officer Craig Breslow, he viewed the deal as a positive. Advertisement Now, a few weeks after the Devers trade, the Red Sox are, predictably, struggling offensively. MLB insider Robert Murray of Fansided, who initally broke the news of the Devers trade, threw some shade at Breslow for trading away Devers in a post on social media. Murray pointed out that after the Devers trade, Breslow commented that at the time, it was viewed as ridiculous. Breslow said, "I do think there's a real chance that at the end of the season, we're looking back and we've won more games than we otherwise would've." That quote from Breslow frustrated Red Sox fans at the time, and now, it looks even worse. As Murray states, since that quote, the Red Sox are 3-7, and once again below .500. Advertisement Boston sits eight games behind the New York Yankees for the AL East, the team they swept right before trading Devers. Their loss to the Toronto Blue Jays, losing 9-0, prompted the post from Murray. It was the Red Sox's sixth straight loss, and highlighted how much the team is struggling lately. Boston, after trading Devers, contrary to what Breslow expected, is not a better team. The Red Sox, at this pace, will also lose more games than they would've had they kept Devers. Boston Red Sox chief baseball officer Craig Breslow speaks to the media during the MLB General Managers' Meetings at Omni Scottsdale Resort & J. Rebilas-Imagn Images In the minds of Red Sox fans, the Devers deal was a complete disaster. But Breslow was confident publicly about the deal. That confidence, based on the team's recent performances, appears unfounded. Advertisement The Red Sox aren't contenders anymore, as they sit three games out of a Wild Card spot, and barring a quick turnaround, are likely to miss the postseason again. If things get worse, Boston might be a seller in a few weeks. Breslow's decision to trade Devers was immediately met with questions and criticism. His comments afterward also sparked outrage. Now, ten games later, his comments look even worse, and Murray, an MLB insider, is throwing shade at the team and Breslow for their decision to trade Devers. Related: Red Sox Decision to Trade Rafael Devers Labeled Biggest Failure of 2025 Related: Red Sox Receive Positive Update on Alex Bregman's Recovery This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 28, 2025, where it first appeared.
Washington Post
02-04-2025
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Jackson Merrill and Padres agree to $135 million, 9-year contract for 2026-34, AP source says
All-Star outfielder Jackson Merrill and the San Diego Padres have agreed to a $135 million, nine-year contract covering 2026-34, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the deal, first reported by Fansided, had not been announced. Merrill's deal includes a $30 million team option for 2035 that would convert to a player option if he has a top five finish in MVP voting at any point during the contract.
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02-04-2025
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Jackson Merrill and Padres agree to $135 million, 9-year contract for 2026-34, AP source says
All-Star outfielder Jackson Merrill and the San Diego Padres have agreed to a $135 million, nine-year contract covering 2026-34, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the deal, first reported by Fansided, had not been announced. Merrill's deal includes a $30 million team option for 2035 that would convert to a player option if he has a top five finish in MVP voting at any point during the contract. Merrill, who turns 22 on April 19, made his major league debut last season and became an All-Star, hitting .292 with 24 homers, 90 RBIs and 16 stolen bases. He finished second in NL Rookie of the Year voting to Pittsburgh pitcher Paul Skenes. He has an $809,500 salary while in the major leagues this year after earning the $740,000 minimum last year and gaining $1,191,534 from the pre-arbitration bonus pool. Merrill would have been eligible for arbitration after the 2026 season and for free agency after the 2029 World Series. ___
Yahoo
02-04-2025
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Padres star Jackson Merrill reportedly agrees to massive nine-year, $135 million extension
The San Diego Padres are locking up their newest superstar for the future. Outfielder Jackson Merrill reportedly agreed to a nine-year, $135 million extension with the team, per Fansided's Robert Murray. The contract can reportedly max out at $204 million, per Murray. Merrill, 21, turned in a fantastic rookie season in 2024. He hit .292/.326/.500, with 24 home runs, over 593 plate appearances. That performance earned Merrill an All-Star nod and a Silver Slugger award. This story will be updated.
