The Mets missed out on another late-inning reliever in free agency on Friday night. Tyler Rogers signed with the Blue Jays, agreeing to a three-year deal worth $37 million. Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic was first to report Rogers landing in Toronto.

There were no press conferences at Citi Field on Friday. But as the Mets’ quiet offseason continued, there was activity elsewhere that likely got Mets fans’ attention.

Willson Contreras has made it clear that he wants to remain with the St. Louis Cardinals this offseason despite their rebuild. However, that hasn’t stopped trad

This exercise highlights the need for something big — something that goes against the grain of what the Mets have indicated this offseason.

If the New York Mets trade franchise cornerstone Francisco Lindor this offseason, don't count Eduardo Perez among the fans of the deal. MORE: Yankees sign free agent pitcher coming off career-best 2025 season Speaking on "The Leadoff Spot" on MLB Network Radio on SiriusXM on Friday,

As far as the lineup, right now Francisco Lindor and Juan Soto are the marquee players while Marcus Semien was added via trade earlier this offseason. It's possible Semien hit his decline last season, as it was a big fall from previous years, but it could always have been a temporary setback.

So the Dodgers did, checking in on the reigning National League Reliever of the Year as the closer market was thinning. The Mets had already signed Devin Williams. Ryan Helsley went to the Orioles. Raisel Iglesias returned to the Braves. The Dodgers expressed to Díaz’s representation how much they valued him.

Will Sammon of The Athletic reports that the Mets “hold some interest” in Cardinals outfielder Lars Nootbaar. According to Jon Heyman of the New York Post, the Mets have “inquired” with the White Sox about Luis Robert Jr.