As the Mets finalize their roster ahead of Opening Day, several players have been informed they will start the season at Triple-A Syracuse, including catcher Jakson Reetz and pitcher Jose Ureña. Meanwhile, the team is still evaluating infielders Luisangel Acuña and Brett Baty, along with catcher Hayden Senger, to see if they'll make the final cut. Senger, who has impressed defensively, could secure a spot after Francisco Alvarez's injury opened up an opportunity. Despite a challenging offensive spring, Senger is focused on his defensive game.

In the bullpen, right-handers Jose Butto, Reed Garrett, and left-hander Danny Young have secured their places on the Opening Day roster. The performance of A.J. Minter and Dedniel Nuñez will determine the final pitching decisions as the Mets prepare for their season opener against the Astros.

José Ureña joins the New York Mets on a minor league contract, bolstering the team's pitching depth following injuries to Frankie Montas and Sean Manaea. Ureña, a right-hander, posted a 3.80 ERA last season across nine starts and 24 relief appearances with the Texas Rangers. While his starting record stood at 2-6, his overall 109 innings pitched, with 70 strikeouts, reflects his capability on the mound. Over ten MLB seasons, Ureña has garnered a reputation for resilience, having played with several teams, including the Miami Marlins and Chicago White Sox.

The Texas Rangers faced a challenging 2024 season, missing the playoffs due to injuries and underperformance. As they aim to reduce payroll under the competitive balance tax threshold, President of Baseball Operations Chris Young is tasked with addressing roster needs while managing costs.

Key players like Nathan Eovaldi and David Robertson have opted for free agency, leaving the Rangers with significant gaps, especially in pitching and the outfield. Decisions loom regarding Nathaniel Lowe's rising salary and the overall strategy for rebuilding the bullpen.

The Texas Rangers are actively restructuring their bullpen for the upcoming 2025 season. A significant move was made when the team declined the $6.5 million club option on left-handed pitcher Andrew Chafin, who is now a free agent.

Chafin, acquired from the Detroit Tigers, had a mixed performance with the Rangers, showing a decline in his strikeout rate and ERA compared to his time in Detroit. With this decision, he joins several other relief pitchers from the team who are also entering free agency.

Texas Rangers President of Baseball Operations Chris Young highlighted the team's strategy to enhance their bullpen through trades, waivers, and player development during his end-of-year press conference.

The Rangers made their first offseason move by claiming right-hander Roansy Contreras from the Los Angeles Angels. Contreras, who has experience as both a starter and reliever, posted a 4.35 ERA last season.

With potential losses of key relief pitchers to free agency, Contreras represents a budget-friendly option for Texas as they seek to strengthen their pitching staff.