Losing superstars but landing Bichette and Semien, the Mets' aggressive offseason reshapes their lineup and defense for 2026.

The Mets should retire Beltrán’s No. 15. Beltrán sailed into the Hall of Fame on his fourth try Tuesday, earning more than 84 percent of the vote. There are only two players in the Hall of Fame who wear the Mets logo on their bronze plaques: Tom Seaver and Mike Piazza. Beltrán has a reasonable chance to become the third.

The Yankees were jarred last winter when they thought they had a deal to re-sign Soto after upping their offer to $760 million for 16 years offer and lost out. Instead, Boras went back to the Mets one more time and got $765 million for 16 years.

The Mets, in a trade with the White Sox, acquired center fielder Luis Robert Jr., who in 2023 was an All-Star and won a Silver Slugger Award.

The Mets just pulled off what might be their biggest offseason move since landing Bo Bichette. If you remember, in the entire 2025 season, New York was constantly linked to White Sox center fielder Luis Robert Jr.

The Mets have a new starting center fielder. New York acquired Luis Robert Jr. from the White Sox late Tuesday night in exchange for infielder Luisangel Acuña and pitching prospect Truman Pauley. Jeff Passan of ESPN was first to report the Robert trade.

Combined with $765 million man Juan Soto and perpetual All-Star shortstop Francisco Lindor, Bichette both lengthens and diversifies New York's lineup. Bichette banged out 181 hits in 139 games in 2025, and twice led the AL in hits, in 2021 (191) and 2022 (189).

Cohen set his sights on Bo Bichette, backed up the Brinks truck and plowed through the Philadelphia Phillies en route to completing the biggest move of New York’s offseason. The Mets announced that they have officially signed the two-time All-Star infielder to a mammoth three-year,