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Andy Green Becomes Full-Time Manager, Agrees to Three-Year Contract
In a surprise move, the New York Mets announced on Tuesday that they agreed to a three-year contract with Andy Green to make him their full-time manager. The Mets have elected to remove Green's interim tag, and he will now be with the team through the 2029 season. Since taking over for previous manager Carlos Mendoza at the end of June, the Mets have gone 37-38. "Andy has connected with and pushed our players to perform, despite the disappointment of the season," owners Steve and Alex Cohen said in a statement. "Over the last several months, he has brought discipline, accountability and positivity to the clubhouse, attributes we were seeking in our next manager." Green was previously the Mets' vice president of player development before becoming the interim manager in New York. He managed the San Diego Padres for almost four seasons from 2016 to 2019 and went 274-366.
Source: New York Mets
Source: New York Mets
Ryan Clifford Placed on Development List at Triple-A
New York Mets first base/outfield prospect Ryan Clifford was placed on the Development List on Wednesday amid a futile stretch of offense. Since returning from the injured list on August 9, the Mets' eighth-ranked prospect has been hitless in 22 consecutive at-bats over a six-game stretch with a 56.0 percent strikeout rate during that time. The struggles preceded the injured list stint, though, as he's also just 5-for-70 (.071) over his last 19 contests, which has pushed his season-long slash line to .175/.267/.344. When he connects, the ball goes a long way, with the 6-foot-3 slugger tallying 16 home runs in 104 games, but with one of the worst strikeout rates at Triple-A (38.2 percent) that culminated in a five-strikeout performance this past Sunday, the organization will now allow him to stay on the minor league roster while he works on mechanics and swing decisions outside of game action. Amid his struggles, chances of an MLB debut in 2026 were already fading, but this likely seals it, and fantasy managers need not consider the 23-year-old a stash option this year.
Source: SNY
Source: SNY
Ryan Clifford's Dismal 2026 Continues in August
New York Mets first base/outfield prospect Ryan Clifford has gone ice cold at the plate over the last month, going 5-for-55 (.091) over his last 15 games. The Mets' eighth-ranked prospect has had a forgettable season overall, but the recent downturn has pushed his slash line to .182/.275/.358 with a sky-high 37.3 percent strikeout rate that ranks the worst at Triple-A among qualified hitters. On the bright side, after a 29-home run campaign in 2025, the 6-foot-3 slugger has still been able to produce 16 long balls in 100 games for Syracuse in 2026, but it may do little for his chances to make an MLB debut this year. The 23-year-old looks like he needs more seasoning at Triple-A before making the jump, and fantasy managers in redraft leagues can safely leave him on the waiver wire for now.
Source: MiLB.com
Source: MiLB.com
Ryan Clifford Brings Power Bat at the Expense of Batting Average
New York Mets first base/outfield prospect Ryan Clifford has had a pretty good age-23 season at Triple-A Syracuse with 16 homers and 50 RBI in 356 at-bats. He has added 50 runs scored and eight stolen bases but has only hit .185. Clifford has a good power profile with 60-grade power, but his hit tool is graded out at 40. He struggled during July, hitting just .157, but did hit two homers with 10 RBI. At age 23, he could be a late-season call-up to the Mets as he is their No. 8-ranked prospect and can play first base or outfield. He could be a player who is relied on to hit for power, with little attention paid to his batting average and overall hitting tool. He could bring a boost of power to the Mets late in the season. Fantasy managers who are in desperate need of power could look Clifford's way but will need to be ready to take a potential hit in batting average.
Source: Minor League Baseball
Source: Minor League Baseball
Ryan Clifford's Game Solid Despite Low Batting Average
New York Mets prospect Ryan Clifford has put together a nice season at Triple-A Syracuse, but his batting average remains very low. His productivity is solid with 16 homers and 47 RBI to go with 48 runs scored and seven stolen bases, but he is hitting just .192. Clifford has continued to produce, but hit just .099 in the month of June over 81 at-bats. The first base/outfielder is the No. 2 overall prospect in the Mets' system but will likely need to improve his overall hitting before receiving a shot at a big league debut. The 23-year-old left-handed hitter grades out at just a 45 hit tool, but does boast 60 grade power. So the low batting average might come as part of the package with Clifford. He is the top position player in the Mets' farm system, so he could get a look this season depending on New York's moves. Fantasy managers may have to deal with a low batting average as part of Clifford's game, but he does have good upside in other categories.
Source: Minor League Baseball
Source: Minor League Baseball
Ryan Clifford Remains Far From 2026 Call-Up?
New York Mets No. 2-ranked prospect Ryan Clifford was expected to be in serious contention for a call-up to Queens in the 2026 season. However, the first base/corner outfield has endured some serious growing pains at Syracuse, delaying a potential promotion. However, over the last week, the slugger has begun to show substantial progress, which could keep the door open for a late call-up. Over his last six games, the 22-year-old has gone deep twice and added a double. However, prior to this brief surge, Clifford endured a lengthy 20-game home run drought. On the season, Clifford has hit 16 home runs but holds an underwhelming .196/.283/.395 slash line. If the Mets were to sell some veteran pieces from their lineup ahead of the trade deadline, Clifford could have a clear path to second-half at-bats. For now, his struggles at Triple-A keep him off the stash radar in all standard redraft leagues.
Source: MiLB.com
Source: MiLB.com
Ryan Clifford Needs to Show More Before Entering High-End Stash Territory
New York Mets first base/outfield prospect Ryan Clifford has shown power numbers at Triple-A Syracuse but has not yet proven to be a consistent bat at the Triple-A level. He has 14 homers and 41 RBI but is hitting just .193 with a .660 OPS. He has added seven steals, showing he can run a little bit, but his OPS is the lowest of his career in the minors, which is a cause for concern. Clifford is the No. 2 prospect in the Mets system so the hype is there and the left handed hitter has shown the ability to play first base and outfield. Before getting a shot in New York at the big-league level, he will likely need to show more consistent hitting at Triple-A. But the bottom line is the Mets have a hole at first base and could look to Clifford to fill that hole in what is becoming a bit of a lost season. So Clifford is worth a look in mixed leagues but is not someone to rush to the waiver wire to add just yet.
Source: Minor League Baseball
Source: Minor League Baseball
David Stearns to Live Out his Contract in New York
Amidst a highly disappointing 2026 season in which the New York Mets have already fired manager Carlos Mendoza, owner Steve Cohen said that president of baseball operations David Stearns will live out the remainder of his five-year contract, according to Joel Sherman and Jon Heyman of the New York Post. Stearns is currently in the middle of his third season, and the Mets are 208-202 in his tenure and headed toward a second straight season without a playoff berth. "We're two and a half years into a contract. Everyone forgets -- does he get any credit for '24? Does that not count? We almost made it to the World Series. And that was just two years ago. It's a mixed record. I'm not gonna say it's going great, but it's too early to really make evaluations. And I feel really strongly that if we're going to burn and churn, that's a terrible place to be. Every time you burn and churn, guess what, the next time, nobody wants to come. Is someone going to put their career in your hands if you're going to be short-term oriented?" Cohen said. The Mets' big offseason acquisitions -- Bo Bichette, Freddy Peralta, Devin Williams, Jorge Polanco, and Luis Robert Jr. -- have all either underperformed or been injured.
Source: New York Post - Joel Sherman and Jon Heyman
Source: New York Post - Joel Sherman and Jon Heyman
Christopher Morel Agrees to Minor-League Contract With the Mets
Free-agent first baseman/outfielder Christopher Morel will be headed to Triple-A Syracuse after agreeing to a minor-league deal with the New York Mets. The deal includes multiple opt-outs for Morel, who is looking to establish his value and get back to the majors. The 27-year-old righty had back-to-back seasons with over 20 homers for the Cubs and Rays in 2023 and 2024, but he only hit .219 last year with 11 homers, and this season he struggled even more with the Miami Marlins. He was limited to 22 games and hit just .162 with no homers and one stolen base to go with his .198 wOBA. Morel was outrighted to Triple-A last week but opted to become a free agent instead. He'll try to re-establish his value and get back to the majors with the Mets or another team later this season. He's worth keeping an eye on, but can be left on the waiver wire in all formats at this point.
Source: Will Sammon
Source: Will Sammon
Ryan Clifford Worth Monitoring as Deep-League Stash Candidate in Mets System?
New York Mets first base/outfield prospect Ryan Clifford has spent the entire first half of the season with Triple-A Syracuse and is expected to compete for a second-half debut, especially if the Mets look to sell off some of their current starters. Through 74 games at Syracuse this season, Clifford, the former 11th-round selection, has held a .197/.282/.401 line with a .683 OPS, 11 doubles, and 14 home runs. While his hefty 36.3% K% is a glaring weakness, Clifford has shown high power upside at times. During the 2025 season, Clifford split his time between Double-A and Triple-A, where he hit a total of 29 home runs (over 139 games) with a .237/.356/.470 line. Managers should continue to monitor his progress at Syracuse, as he should emerge as a viable deep-league stash for power later in the summer.
Source: MiLB.com
Source: MiLB.com
No Structural Damage Present in Jorge Polanco's Achilles Tendon
An MRI on New York Mets infielder Jorge Polanco's (Achilles, ankle) injured left leg showed no structural damage to his Achilles tendon, per Andrew Tredinnick of NorthJersey.com. Tredinnick reports that the Mets are planning to "adjust Polanco's pregame work" but that he will "not be shut down." Polanco has been on the injured list since mid-April due to a lingering Achilles issue. His current rehab assignment was disrupted after he suffered an ankle injury on Saturday, but it appears as though he's avoided a major setback and should be able to resume his rehab within the next few days. Polanco got off to a rough start to the 2026 season before being placed on the IL, hitting .179/.246/.286 with one home run, two RBI, and three runs scored across 61 plate appearances. Still, the 32-year-old was a useful fantasy piece as recently as last season, when he hit .265 with 26 home runs across 524 plate appearances with the Seattle Mariners. Polanco's profile comes with major injury risk, but he could be worth targeting on the waiver wire once he's cleared to return to the Mets.
Source: NorthJersey.com - Andrew Tredinnick
Source: NorthJersey.com - Andrew Tredinnick
Mets Could be Sellers at the Trade Deadline
The Athletic's Ken Rosenthal said on Foul Territory that the New York Mets, who currently sit at 22-32 and in last place in the National League East, could be sellers at this year's trade deadline for the second time in three years. The Mets have the second-highest payroll in baseball, behind only the Los Angeles Dodgers. They were swept by the division-rival Miami Marlins over the weekend and entered play on Tuesday 14 games out of first place in their division and 7.5 games out of an NL wild-card spot. The Mets still have a number of injured star players on the injured list that aren't close to a return, and young right-hander Nolan McLean has struggled so far in 2026. President of baseball operations David Stearns previously said the Mets aren't considering selling yet, but it's getting late pretty fast in Queens. If New York does decide to sell this year, right-hander Freddy Peralta will be their biggest chip. Right-hander Clay Holmes (leg) also would have been an attractive piece, but he's now on the 60-day injured list with a fractured right fibula.
Source: Fou Territory
Source: Fou Territory
Jorge Polanco's Return Will Come Down to Pain Tolerance
New York Mets infielder Jorge Polanco (Achilles, wrist) will travel with the team to Washington this week to continue doing baseball activities, according to Tim Britton of The Athletic. Manager Carlos Mendoza said on Sunday that Polanco's return from the 10-day injured list will come down to pain tolerance. "He's going to be feeling it," Mendoza said. "Hopefully it goes away, but it's something he's probably going to have to manage." The 32-year-old veteran left-handed-hitting infielder has been out since April 14, and there remains no timetable for his return to the Mets' starting lineup. When Polanco does rejoin the major-league roster, he will most likely be eased back in as the primary designated hitter. The Dominican switch-hitter probably won't be ready to come off the IL until June since he must still go on what will likely be a lengthy minor-league rehab assignment. Polanco hasn't gotten off to a good start in his first season with the Mets, as he went 10-for-56 (.179) with one homer, two RBI, five walks, and 11 strikeouts in his 14 games before getting injured. He is now rostered in only 25% of Yahoo leagues due to his lingering injury issues.
Source: The Athletic - Tim Britton
Source: The Athletic - Tim Britton
Jorge Polanco Receives Injection, Return Date Unclear
New York Mets first baseman/designated hitter Jorge Polanco (Achilles, wrist) received a platelet-rich plasma injection around a month ago in an effort to support his recovery from an Achilles injury, according to Will Sammon of The Athletic. Polanco last played on April 14, and his return date remains unclear, even though he is taking batting practice. He initially went on the 10-day injured list with a wrist injury, but his Achilles problem started first and has lingered. President of baseball operations David Stearns said on Tuesday that Polanco's Achilles tendon needs to be "asymptomatic" before the team knows when he'll return. The 32-year-old veteran has gone just 10-for-56 (.179) with one home run in 14 games in his first season with the Mets, and he's one of cour regular missing from the lineup due to injury, including shortstop Francisco Lindor (calf), outfielder Luis Robert Jr. (back), and catcher Francisco Alvarez (knee). Polanco had an .821 OPS with 26 homers last year for the Mariners in 138 games, but he's also had a history of lower-body injuries. He's currently rostered in only 26% of Yahoo leagues.
Source: The Athletic - Will Sammon
Source: The Athletic - Will Sammon
Mets Aren't Ready to Sell
Despite the New York Mets' 17-25 start (last place in the National League East), they are "not currently thinking about selling," according to Robert Murray of FanSided. "I do believe that," president of baseball operations David Stearns said when asked if the team can salvage this season. "But we have not shown that yet. We have the talent on the roster and the character on the roster to make a run. There's a lot of season left. I'm not going to say it's early. It's not. We're a quarter of the way into the season. It's not early anymore. But we do have enough season left to make a run, and I think we have the talent to do that." Injuries have played a big part in the Mets' struggles through the first month and a half of the 2026 season, but Stearns and the rest of the front office aren't ready to lay down just yet. If New York becomes sellers before the Aug. 3 trade deadline, right-handers Freddy Peralta and Clay Holmes will likely be the most attractive targets for contending teams.
Source: FanSided - Robert Murray
Source: FanSided - Robert Murray
