Good morning, Mets fans!
Sean Manaea is officially a free agent.
According to Anthony DiComo of MLB.com, Manaea intends to opt out of his contract’s $13.5 million option. Manaea was a crucial piece in the Mets’ rotation last season, finishing the season with a 3.47 ERA over 181 2/3 innings.
For more on the news, read here.
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According to ESPN’s Jesse Rogers, the Yankees have declined first baseman Anthony Rizzo‘s option, making him a free agent. Over 92 games last season, Rizzo struggled to get into a groove at the plate, finishing the season batting just .229.
According to Jim Bowden of CBS, the Yankees are also expected to extend Gerrit Cole‘s contract for one more year at $36 million, keeping him off the free agent market.
According to The Athletic’s Dennis Lin, Padres infielder Ha-Seong Kim declined the end of his mutual option and is now a free agent, while pitcher Wandy Peralta opted in for 2025. Kim finished the 2024 season slashing .233/.331/.370, while Peralta logged an ERA of 3.99 over 38 1/3 innings.
According to ESPN’s Kiley McDaniel, Cubs CF/1B Cody Bellinger picked up his $27.5 million player option for the 2025 season and will not be a free agent. Bellinger finished the 2024 season batting .266/.325/.426.
According to Jesse Rogers of ESPN, Joc Pederson has declined his end of a mutual option with the Diamondbacks, making him a free agent. Pederson hit .275/.393/.515 in the 2024 season.
David Melendi breaks down Tanner Scott in a free agent profile.
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