Mets aggressively reshuffle roster, landing key talent and ascending to third in power rankings ahead of spring training.
It’s been a busy winter for the New York Mets. The offseason started with two of their star players leaving in free agency and several holes to address. In the following weeks and months, the Mets have made up for their losses in a big way, signing and trading for several key players who are bound to boost their chances in the 2026 campaign.
With their new look roster, the Mets were ranked at No. 3 on Bleacher Report’s newest power rankings. Trailing just the Los Angeles Dodgers and Chicago Cubs, the Mets are in a prime position to make a deep postseason run in 2026.
It’s exactly what Mets fans need after the 2025 season. The late-season collapse was brutal for fans who watched them fall out of the Wild Card race in the final days of the season. With the embarrassment that came with no postseason baseball, New York came into the offseason with an aggressive mindset. That mindset has led to a total shakeup of the roster in Queens, with several new players and stars ready to suit up for the Mets in spring training in less than a month.
New York lost closer Edwin Diaz to the Dodgers in free agency, but filled his hole well enough with the signings of relievers Luke Weaver and Devin Williams. Star first baseman Pete Alonso also walked in free agency, but the Mets have since bolstered their infield in his absence. Signing first baseman Jorge Polanco, third baseman Bo Bichette, and trading for second baseman Marcus Semien, the Mets’ infield is undoubtedly stronger than it was last season.
Outfield depth has been an issue following the club all offseason long, but New York went and landed a former All-Star center fielder in Luis Robert Jr. via trade last week. He may not be on the same level as Kyle Tucker or Cody Bellinger, but Robert Jr.’s defensive value and high ceiling at the plate greatly boost the Mets’ chances next season.
The most recent move was making a trade for the right-handed ace Freddy Peralta, who won 17 games last season with a 2.70 ERA in his second All-Star season. Landing a certified No. 1 starter was the final piece of the puzzle for New York after an offseason spent putting all its pieces together. There may be some additional small moves made in the coming weeks, but the 2026 roster will look like it does now for the most part – and it’s much better than how it looked in 2025.