NEW YORK — In their first set of major business decisions this offseason, the New York Mets declined a 2025 contract option on reliever Phil Maton and made $21.05 million qualifying offers to starters Sean Manaea and Luis Severino. Maton became a free agent after the Mets turned down his $7,775,000 option in favor of a $250,000 buyout.

The Mets made their first contract offers to pending free agents Pete Alonso, Sean Manaea and Luis Severino, extending qualifying offers.

Of the 13 players to receive qualifying offers on Monday, three were Mets. That much was no surprise. The Mets have one of the largest free-agent groups in baseball, so it stands to reason that they would also feature the most QOs.

MLB insider Bob Nightengale has reported that the New York Mets may not be as aggressive in free agency as the fan base expects them to be.

The Juan Soto sweepstakes are just beginning, with Major League Baseball’s free agency period officially kicking off on Monday. As the biggest prize on the open market, the 26-year-old and his agent,

The New York Yankees could be one of the teams pursuing New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso if he declines his qualifying offer and hits free

New York Mets First baseman Pete Alonso should have several teams bidding for his services as he enters free agency.

Pete Alonso is one of the top power hitters on the market this winter, and New York Yankees general manager Brian Cashman told reporters Tuesday that he has spoke to agent Scott Boras about the longtime New York Mets star.