The New York Mets, having already signed free agent outfielder Juan Soto to the largest contract ever, have reportedly met with an All-Star free agent closer.

The Mets, who are running out of time to re-sign free agent first baseman Pete Alonso, have checked in with the Toronto Blue Jays on a surprising alternative.

Rosario, who was one of the top prospects in all of baseball with the Mets, has signed with the Washington Nationals.

I felt the most empowered as a baseball player when I was playing with the Nats,” Josh Bell said. “That was one of the main reasons I wanted to come back.”

The market for Pete Alonso has been moving ever so slowly and the New York Mets are still in need of a first baseman or another big bat after landing Juan Soto.

There's a significant logjam in the free-agent market because player demands have gone up while teams are tightening payroll.

In the game of musical chairs at first base, longtime New York Mets slugger Pete Alonso appears ... (Yankees), Christian Walker (Astros) and Josh Naylor (Diamondbacks) all find new homes.

JERSEY CITY, N.J. (AP) — Jackson Price's 16 points helped Marist defeat Saint Peter's 56-51 on Thursday night. Price went 6 of 9 from the field (4 for 5 from 3-point range) for the Red Foxes (13-2, 6-0 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference). Josh Pascarelli scored 10 and added three steals. Elijah Lewis also scored 10.

The 64 free agents who have signed, with name, position, former club if different, and contract. The contract information was obtained by The Associated Press from player and management sources. For players with minor league contracts,

On Monday afternoon, Sean Manaea spoke to the media for the first time since re-signing with the New York Mets. As anticipated ... the Guardians traded Josh Naylor to the Diamondbacks and acquired ...

With the MLB offseason slowing to a near standstill and spring training right around the corner, here's a look at how each NL East team has fared this offseason.