Mets Morning News: Hall of Fame and a trade

Meet the Mets

The Mets are reportedly still interested in signing Framber Valdez despite the draft pick penalties they would incur.

John Harper put out an offseason report card for the Mets, including the blockbuster Bo Bichette deal.

The Mets have discussed the possibility of retiring Carlos Beltrán’s number 15, but are struggling to find time for it this season.

Former Met Carlos Beltrán finally got elected into the Hall of Fame in his fourth year on the ballot.

The Mets released a video from the moment Beltrán found out the good news.

With his induction, Beltrán has solidified his place among the all-time great Mets.

Plenty around the Mets organization offered their congratulations to Beltrán, including Steve and Alex Cohen, David Stearns, and Francisco Lindor.

In addition, multiple former teammates and managers of Beltrán sent their congratulations, including David Wright, Carlos Delgado, and fellow Hall of Famer Pedro Martínez.

Anthony DiComo broke down everything that Beltran’s election means, both on an individual level and on a greater historical level.

David Wright got 14.8% percent of the votes in this year’s Hall of Fame balloting, nearly doubling last years 8.1% total.

MLB.com revealed their top ten third base prospects, and a Met prospect claimed second place on the list.

The Mets made a major trade, sending infielder Luisangel Acuña and prospect Truman Pauley to the Chicago White Sox in exchange for outfielder Luis Robert Jr. They’re taking on his entire salary this year and either the option or buyout for 2027.

Around the National League East

The Marlins acquired right-handed pitcher Bradley Blalock in a trade with the Colorado Rockies.

In addition to Beltrán, former Brave Andruw Jones also got elected to the Hall of Fame.

Around Major League Baseball

Joel Sherman explained his Hall of Fame ballot this year.

Ken Rosenthal put out more offseason notes, including some about how a potential lockout isn’t affecting the free agency market.

The Orioles revealed their new on-field alternate caps for the 2026 season.

Pitcher Bryce Miller agreed to a one year deal with the Mariners to avoid arbitration.

Part of the Cubs path to success next season is a bounce back from Shota Imanaga, who will have to focus on some improvements to his game to make it happen.

An ownership source told Evan Drellich that it’s “a 100 percent certainty” that owners will push for a salary cap in the next collective bargaining agreement.

The BBWAA released the full vote tally from this year’s Hall of Fame balloting.

Yesterday at Amazin’ Avenue

Thomas Henderson wrote about how, after the Bichette signing, one major hole in the Mets offense remains.

A Pod of Their Own is back with another episode.

Steve Sypa’s ranking of Mets prospects continued, with Jonathan Santucci coming in at twelfth on the list.

Yours truly wrote a primer on Bo Bichette for the uninitiated.

This Date in Mets History

Steve Phillips completed a three-way trade for the Mets that resulted in no one winning.