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Stock might receive the same treatment as Kyren Paris and Christian Cairo and get DFA’d here, with the Mets hoping he’d clear waivers. It seems likely that someone would grab him, though. Stock is 36, but his arm is about as lively as ever and he’s going to earning barely more than the major league minimum. He had a 5.93 ERA in seven starts and one relief appearances for the Mets last season.

Washington had been serving as the Braves’ minor league hitting coordinator. He’ll join Mets’ hitting coach Troy Snitker and assistant Rafael Fernandez in trying to breathe life into a Mets’ offense that was lackluster for much of the 2026 campaign.

Ellis, who previously worked as a special assistant in the San Diego Padres’ front office, has some familiarity with manager Andy Green. Ellis was an MLB catcher for 11 seasons, so he’ll bring plenty of big league experience to the Mets’ coaching staff; although, his exact role remains in question.

The Mets claimed Paris on waivers from the Angels last week. They’re hoping that the contract they’re giving him helps him get through waivers this time. Paris, though, is just turning 25 next and has intriguing tools; there’s a decent chance another team will claim him.

The Mets picked Cairo up off waivers from the Phillies in September, though they didn’t call him up afterwards. The 25-year-old is a versatile defender with speed and a history of strong OBPs, but much of that OBP is a product of walks; he hit .230/.381/.300 in Triple-A last season. That the Mets gave him some guaranteed money before DFAing him was designed to make it more likely that he’ll clear waivers and stay in the organization.

The Mets continue pilfering Minnesota’s system for additional pitching depth with Anderson becoming their latest import. The 26-year-old offers some versatility as a multi-inning reliever, posting a respectable 2.19 ERA across 12 1/3 innings between the Twins and Red Sox this past season.

Abner was cut loose from New York’s 40-man roster earlier this week. The 24-year-old lefty posted an inflated 7.11 ERA across 19 innings between the Giants and Diamondbacks this past season.

Ohl was traded to the Rockies last January but then hurt his elbow and underwent Tommy John surgery in February. The 26-year-old made his MLB debut in 2025 with a 5.46 ERA and 24/7 K/BB ratio across 28 innings over 13 appearances (three starts) with the Twins. However, he did have a 2.40 ERA in 71 1/3 minor league innings with a strikeout rate over 30 percent. He should be able to return from injury in March or April of 2027.

This will be the case for many free agents, who will look to lock in multi-year contracts before a new collective bargaining agreement may change the financial landscape of the league. Skubal is likely the number one option on the market, and Passan reports that the Dodgers, Mets, and Cubs are all highly interested in the left-hander, but that the Cubs “are skeptical that they will be willing to compete at the sort of dollars Skubal is expected to get.”

Pache was the only one who had been announced as being waived, as he was bumped from the roster to make room for Kyren Paris. Still, there are no surprises here. Wagaman, who hit .191/.269/.319 in 26 games for the Mets last season, and Pache will become free agents, while Abner and Weston will remain in the organization since this is their first time clearing waivers and they don’t qualify for minor league free agency.