Mets Morning News: December to Something-member

Meet the Mets

He’s been a bit of a popular name on the trade rumor mill this offseason, but if Kodai Senga had his way, he would prefer to still be a Met when Opening Day comes around.

Around the National League East

It is never a bad day to think about Braves reliever and noted fun name haver Pierce Johnson.

Down in Venezuela’s winter league, Ronald Acuña Jr. is more or less doing what you’d expect with all the fanfare you’d also expect.

In addition to having a fun name to say, Connor Norby may be a first base option for the Marlins when the 2026 season rolls around.

Around Major League Baseball

Making his non-tender by the Mets more understandable, Jose Castillo is heading to Japan to play for the Chiba Lotte Mariners.

Yusei Kikuchi is using his offseason to spread positivity to the kids of Japan and also tease an announcement that he will be pitching for his home country in next year’s World Baseball Classic.

Before he signed with the Orioles, the Blue Jays had interest in Ryan Helsley’s services and remain in the late-inning reliever market.

In the starter market, the Rays are said to like the idea of reuniting with recent send-offs Adrian Houser and Zach Eflin.

Yesterday at Amazin’ Avenue

Brian Salvatore looked back at the disappointing, injury-ridden second season for Sean Manaea in Queens.

This Date in Mets History

Happy birthday to illustrious Mets legends George Foster, Dan Warthen, Javier Baez, and Josh Walker.