The New York Mets have made significant offseason moves by declining a contract option for reliever Phil Maton and extending $21.05 million qualifying offers to starters Sean Manaea, Luis Severino, and first baseman Pete Alonso.

Maton is now a free agent after the Mets opted for a buyout. The qualifying offers require a response by November 19, with Severino appearing most likely to accept after a solid season. Manaea, who has opted for free agency in the past, also had a productive year, while Maton struggled in the postseason.

Additionally, the Mets have claimed Kevin Herget and Luis De Los Santos off waivers, while several players were sent to Triple-A Syracuse.

The New York Mets are making significant offseason moves, opting against a 2025 contract for reliever Phil Maton while extending $21.05 million qualifying offers to starters Sean Manaea, Luis Severino, and first baseman Pete Alonso.

Maton is now a free agent after the Mets chose a buyout over his contract option. The trio has until November 19 to accept the offers, with Severino being the most likely candidate given his solid performance this past season.

The New York Mets made significant roster changes, sending outfielder DJ Stewart and left-handed pitchers Joey Lucchesi and Matt Gage outright to Triple-A. Stewart, who had a promising 2023 season, struggled in 2024, leading to his demotion after the acquisition of Jesse Winker.

Lucchesi, who had a limited role with the Mets, finished the season with disappointing stats. The team also reinstated several players from the injured list, including Paul Blackburn and Ronny Mauricio, who missed the entire season due to injury.