The New York Mets are closing a last-place season with first base still unresolved and another missed postseason already on the ledger. President of baseball operations David Stearns took care of one offseason item this week, removing the interim tag…
The New York Mets are reportedly considering Milwaukee Brewers first baseman Jake Bauers as a potential free-agent target for the upcoming offseason. Facing an unresolved first-base situation following a missed postseason, Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns is looking to reshape the roster after extending manager Andy Green with a three-year contract.
Bauers, an impending unrestricted free agent who earned $2.7 million in 2026, produced a breakout season featuring 26 home runs, 83 RBIs, and a league-leading on-base percentage near .394. Projections from The Athletic suggest the 30-year-old could command a contract worth around $29.5 million on the open market.
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