Will Sammon
@willsammon.bsky.social
Reporting on the New York Mets and MLB as a senior writer for The Athletic; appearing as a contributor for SNY.
Christian Scott is nearing the end of his rehab process for 2025. He has found ways to improve, too. On his last couple of months and where he may fit in the Mets' plans: www.nytimes.com/athletic/674...
Christian Scott nears end of rehab process. Where does he fit in Mets' plans?
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October 23, 2025 at 11:42 PM
Christian Scott is nearing the end of his rehab process for 2025. He has found ways to improve, too. On his last couple of months and where he may fit in the Mets' plans: www.nytimes.com/athletic/674...
Could the Mets land an ace with Tarik Skubal potentially on the trade block? www.nytimes.com/athletic/672...
Could the Mets land an ace with Tarik Skubal potentially on the trade block?
Outside of Nolan McLean, the Mets are probably willing to consider dealing any player in hypothetical trade talks.
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October 18, 2025 at 1:18 PM
Could the Mets land an ace with Tarik Skubal potentially on the trade block? www.nytimes.com/athletic/672...
For clarification regarding the Mets coaching staff: New York invited first base coach Antoan Richardson back for next season, but the two parties haven't yet reached an agreement on a renewal, The Athletic has learned. Thus, it's possible he winds up elsewhere.
October 15, 2025 at 8:54 PM
For clarification regarding the Mets coaching staff: New York invited first base coach Antoan Richardson back for next season, but the two parties haven't yet reached an agreement on a renewal, The Athletic has learned. Thus, it's possible he winds up elsewhere.
On the Mets hiring Kai Correa, Jeff Albert as new major league coaches: www.nytimes.com/athletic/671...
Mets to hire Kai Correa, Jeff Albert in coaching roles: Sources
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October 14, 2025 at 10:56 PM
On the Mets hiring Kai Correa, Jeff Albert as new major league coaches: www.nytimes.com/athletic/671...
Mets overhauling coaching staff after disappointing season www.nytimes.com/athletic/668...
Mets overhauling coaching staff after disappointing season
Pitching coach Jeremy Hefner and co-hitting coaches Eric Chavez and Jeremy Barnes are among the coaches who will not return.
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October 3, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Mets overhauling coaching staff after disappointing season www.nytimes.com/athletic/668...
The shine is off Stearns and Mendoza. Worse than starting at zero, they’re playing from behind. This year’s meltdown will forever be attached to them — until it’s not. There’s only one thing that changes legacy, and they know it.
On hard decisions ahead: www.nytimes.com/athletic/667...
On hard decisions ahead: www.nytimes.com/athletic/667...
Mets must revise their thinking on rotation, defense to avoid mistakes of 2025
The Mets clearly need change, but not in a knee-jerk kind of way. Their future requires hard decisions.
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September 30, 2025 at 2:30 PM
The shine is off Stearns and Mendoza. Worse than starting at zero, they’re playing from behind. This year’s meltdown will forever be attached to them — until it’s not. There’s only one thing that changes legacy, and they know it.
On hard decisions ahead: www.nytimes.com/athletic/667...
On hard decisions ahead: www.nytimes.com/athletic/667...
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How the Mets lost their groove: Inside baseball’s biggest collapse, with @willsammon.bsky.social:
How the Mets lost their groove: Inside baseball’s biggest collapse
Talented, yes, but this year's Mets lacked sizzle. They were MLB's only team never to mount a ninth-inning comeback.
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September 29, 2025 at 2:09 PM
How the Mets lost their groove: Inside baseball’s biggest collapse, with @willsammon.bsky.social:
The New York Mets' collapse is one of the worst you'll ever see. Despite being 21 games over .500 in June and owning baseball's best record at the time, the Mets failed to make the playoffs. Making things worse, no one "chased" them down. They just blew it.
September 28, 2025 at 10:00 PM
The New York Mets' collapse is one of the worst you'll ever see. Despite being 21 games over .500 in June and owning baseball's best record at the time, the Mets failed to make the playoffs. Making things worse, no one "chased" them down. They just blew it.
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Mets will start Clay Holmes tomorrow. Hearing that if anyone has the inside track on starting Sunday, it's David Peterson, but he's available out of the pen before then. So is Sean Manaea. Jonah Tong could be available out of the pen on Sunday.
September 26, 2025 at 10:25 PM
Mets will start Clay Holmes tomorrow. Hearing that if anyone has the inside track on starting Sunday, it's David Peterson, but he's available out of the pen before then. So is Sean Manaea. Jonah Tong could be available out of the pen on Sunday.
The Mets are designating outfielder Jose Siri for assignment, league sources tell The Athletic.
September 24, 2025 at 8:16 PM
The Mets are designating outfielder Jose Siri for assignment, league sources tell The Athletic.
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September 22, 2025 at 1:36 PM
On the personalities of Nolan McLean, Jonah Tong and Brandon Sproat — the trio of fresh-faced starters making a combined $396,344 in the majors this season hoping to help the ~$340-million Mets reach the playoffs: www.nytimes.com/athletic/663...
Why the Mets’ playoff fate hinges on the talent, poise and brotherhood of 3 young starters
Say hello to Jonah Tong, Nolan McLean and Brandon Sproat, the electrifying trio that might save the Mets' season.
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September 16, 2025 at 12:46 PM
On the personalities of Nolan McLean, Jonah Tong and Brandon Sproat — the trio of fresh-faced starters making a combined $396,344 in the majors this season hoping to help the ~$340-million Mets reach the playoffs: www.nytimes.com/athletic/663...
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Two years ago, the Mets talked to a 20-year-old Jonah Tong, fresh off a 6.00 ERA and a 20 percent walk rate, about how he was helping create a new standard for Mets pitching.
On an arrival (of Tong and potentially of that standard) faster than anyone could have anticipated:
On an arrival (of Tong and potentially of that standard) faster than anyone could have anticipated:
How Jonah Tong is helping the Mets develop a new pitching standard
Tong, 22, has led the minor leagues in ERA and strikeouts. On Friday, he'll make his major-league debut.
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August 29, 2025 at 3:21 PM
Two years ago, the Mets talked to a 20-year-old Jonah Tong, fresh off a 6.00 ERA and a 20 percent walk rate, about how he was helping create a new standard for Mets pitching.
On an arrival (of Tong and potentially of that standard) faster than anyone could have anticipated:
On an arrival (of Tong and potentially of that standard) faster than anyone could have anticipated:
The Mets are promoting pitching prospect Jonah Tong, league sources tell The Athletic.
August 26, 2025 at 7:44 PM
The Mets are promoting pitching prospect Jonah Tong, league sources tell The Athletic.
Mets placed Frankie Montas on the 15-day IL with a right elbow UCL injury.
Huascar Brazobán is back from Triple-A Syracuse.
Huascar Brazobán is back from Triple-A Syracuse.
August 23, 2025 at 7:17 PM
Mets placed Frankie Montas on the 15-day IL with a right elbow UCL injury.
Huascar Brazobán is back from Triple-A Syracuse.
Huascar Brazobán is back from Triple-A Syracuse.
The Mets and catcher Ali Sanchez are in agreement on a minor-league deal, league sources said.
August 22, 2025 at 4:49 PM
The Mets and catcher Ali Sanchez are in agreement on a minor-league deal, league sources said.
“We needed that.”
Nolan McLean gives Mets much-needed lift in major-league debut: www.nytimes.com/athletic/655...
Nolan McLean gives Mets much-needed lift in major-league debut: www.nytimes.com/athletic/655...
Nolan McLean gives Mets much-needed lift in major-league debut
McLean joined Matt Harvey as the only pitchers in Mets history to earn a win, strike out eight or more and allow zero runs in their debut.
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August 17, 2025 at 1:58 AM
“We needed that.”
Nolan McLean gives Mets much-needed lift in major-league debut: www.nytimes.com/athletic/655...
Nolan McLean gives Mets much-needed lift in major-league debut: www.nytimes.com/athletic/655...
Mets’ prolonged stretch of mediocrity raises a big question: How good are they? www.nytimes.com/athletic/653...
Mets’ prolonged stretch of mediocrity raises a big question: How good are they?
Because of shaky starting pitching, the Mets are 1-3 since the trade deadline and have lost six of their past seven.
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August 5, 2025 at 2:11 PM
Mets’ prolonged stretch of mediocrity raises a big question: How good are they? www.nytimes.com/athletic/653...
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The four key takeaways from the Mets' deadline:
Mets trade deadline takeaways: Strengthening the bullpen at a reasonable cost - The Athletic
The Mets reeled in Ryan Helsley, Tyler Rogers and Gregory Soto — arguably the three best rental relievers dealt at the deadline.
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July 31, 2025 at 10:27 PM
The four key takeaways from the Mets' deadline:
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Everything you need to know about the Ryan Helsley trade, including grades:
Trade grades: Mets acquire closer Ryan Helsley from Cardinals for prospects - The Athletic
The Mets send three prospects back to St. Louis for Helsley, who is a free agent at the end of the season.
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July 31, 2025 at 12:30 AM
Everything you need to know about the Ryan Helsley trade, including grades:
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Juan Soto is out of the game in the fourth, after fouling a ball hard off his left shin last inning.
July 30, 2025 at 2:45 AM
Juan Soto is out of the game in the fourth, after fouling a ball hard off his left shin last inning.
This is a role the Mets need of Brazoban especially if they do go ahead and acquire another high-leverage reliever. Suddenly, their bullpen will feature a bunch of one-inning leverage relievers. That is great for the playoffs. But there's still two months of the regular season.
Mets want Brazobán to stretch out a little in Triple A, to about the 40-pitch range. That longer relief role was what they’d initially envisioned for him earlier this year, before he pitched his way into more leverage spots.
July 29, 2025 at 11:59 PM
This is a role the Mets need of Brazoban especially if they do go ahead and acquire another high-leverage reliever. Suddenly, their bullpen will feature a bunch of one-inning leverage relievers. That is great for the playoffs. But there's still two months of the regular season.
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The latest on Mark Vientos, with @willsammon.bsky.social:
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6521534/2025/07/28/mets-mark-vientos-trade-value/
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6521534/2025/07/28/mets-mark-vientos-trade-value/
What we’re hearing about the Mets’ infield, including Mark Vientos’ trade value - The Athletic
One league source said the slumping Vientos must hit for power the way he did in 2024 to overcome his defensive shortcomings.
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July 29, 2025 at 1:40 AM
The latest on Mark Vientos, with @willsammon.bsky.social:
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6521534/2025/07/28/mets-mark-vientos-trade-value/
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6521534/2025/07/28/mets-mark-vientos-trade-value/
Adding Gregory Soto was a good start. But more work for the Mets bullpen should remain. On why a top setup reliever is still something the Mets should pursue: www.nytimes.com/athletic/651...
Why adding a top set-up reliever at trade deadline still makes sense for Mets
The Mets could use an expert high-leverage reliever to set up Edwin Díaz, but the price will be high.
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July 27, 2025 at 2:53 PM
Adding Gregory Soto was a good start. But more work for the Mets bullpen should remain. On why a top setup reliever is still something the Mets should pursue: www.nytimes.com/athletic/651...
The Mets are acquiring left-handed reliever Gregory Soto from the Baltimore Orioles for Wellington Aracena and Cameron Foster, league sources confirmed. SNY first reported.
July 25, 2025 at 4:44 PM
The Mets are acquiring left-handed reliever Gregory Soto from the Baltimore Orioles for Wellington Aracena and Cameron Foster, league sources confirmed. SNY first reported.