The Mets announced a flurry of roster moves prior to Friday’s arbitration deadline. Here’s all of the arbitration and tender news from Queens…
Nov. 21, 5:16 p.m.
Of the nine players eligible in the process, the Mets have signed or tendered 2026 contracts to the following: LHP David Peterson, C Francisco Alavrez, RHP Tylor Megill, C Luis Torrens, RHP Huascar Brazobán, and RHP Reed Garrett.
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The Mets opted not to tender contracts to LHP Danny Young, LHP Jose Castillo, and RHP Max Kranick. As a result, all three relievers will become free agents.
Nov. 21, 4:35 p.m.
The Mets and outfielder Tyrone Taylor have agreed to a $3.8 million contract for the 2026 season to avoid arbitration, according to Mark Feinsand of MLB.com.
Taylor, who was acquired by the Mets via trade with the Brewers in December 2023, didn’t deliver desired results this past season. While the 31-year-old appeared in 113 games and provided well-above-average defense, he slashed .223/.279/.319 overall and spent time on the injured list due to a late-summer hamstring strain.
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There’s still positional value with Taylor, even though the Mets are searching for a player who offers greater production in the center-field role. If the club’s offseason goes according to plan, Taylor — entering his age-32 season — will serve as a fourth outfielder next spring.
In seven big-league campaigns, Taylor has hit .238 with 93 doubles, 50 home runs, 13 triples, and 198 RBI (574 games).
