The New York Mets secured one-year contracts with all six arbitration-eligible players for the 2025 season, including starting pitchers Paul Blackburn, David Peterson, and Tylor Megill, catcher Luis Torrens, and outfielders Jose Siri and Tyrone Taylor. Peterson, who had a breakout 2024 season with a 10-3 record and a 2.90 ERA, emerged as a crucial player in the rotation and played a significant role in the playoffs. Blackburn, acquired from the Oakland Athletics, is expected to start, while Megill, who showed promise in September, might transition to a bullpen role.

The Mets have not made a move to replace center fielder Harrison Bader yet, opting to add Siri, a versatile outfielder, from the Tampa Bay Rays. Taylor is also poised to take on an outfield role, potentially sharing time in center with Siri. Torrens is expected to be the backup catcher behind Francisco Alvarez. By finalizing these contracts, the Mets avoided potentially contentious arbitration hearings, solidifying their roster for the upcoming season.