{"id":64299,"date":"2023-11-17T22:56:23","date_gmt":"2023-11-18T03:56:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/?p=64299"},"modified":"2023-11-17T22:56:23","modified_gmt":"2023-11-18T03:56:23","slug":"mets-non-tender-five-players","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/2023\/11\/17\/mets-non-tender-five-players\/","title":{"rendered":"New York Mets Non-Tender Five Players"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The New York Mets non-tendered five players ahead of Friday night&#8217;s deadline. DH <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/v\/vogelda01.shtml\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Daniel Vogelbach<\/a>, infielder <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/g\/guilllu01.shtml\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Luis Guillorme<\/a>, and relievers <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/g\/gotttr01.shtml\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Trevor Gott<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/b\/brighje01.shtml\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Jeff Brigham<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/c\/coonrsa01.shtml\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Sam Coonrod<\/a> will now enter free agency. Additionally, this means the Mets will tender contracts to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/a\/alonspe01.shtml\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Pete Alonso<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/p\/peterda01.shtml\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">David Peterson<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/l\/lucchjo01.shtml\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Joey Lucchesi<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/s\/smithdr01.shtml\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Drew Smith<\/a>.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">The Mets announce that they have non-tendered Daniel Vogelbach, Luis Guillorme, Jeff Brigham, Sam Coonrod and Trevor Gott.<\/p>\n<p>They also announce they have agreed to a one-year contract with DJ Stewart.<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Steve Gelbs (@SteveGelbs) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/SteveGelbs\/status\/1725683043296260390?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">November 18, 2023<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>The team also announced that they agreed to a one-year deal with outfielder <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/s\/stewadj01.shtml\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">DJ Stewart<\/a> reportedly worth \u00a0$1.38 million. That is just under the $1.5 million he was projected to make.<\/p>\n<h2>New York Mets Non-Tender Five Players<\/h2>\n<p>This is the third wave of the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/2023\/11\/03\/mets-roster-open-spots\/\" target=\"_self\">Mets clearing at least five roster spots<\/a> at once this offseason. With the 40-man roster now standing at just 28 players, David Stearns has a lot of room to work with as he tries to put his touch on the roster.<\/p>\n<h3>Daniel Vogelbach<\/h3>\n<p>Vogelbach is perhaps the biggest name that the Mets non-tendered. Originally acquired at the 2022 deadline to infuse the lineup with power, Vogelbach largely disappointed during his Mets tenure. While there was some merit in <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/2023\/10\/29\/mets-tender-one-dimensional-veteran\/\" target=\"_self\">offering him a contract<\/a>, the 30-year-old might have been too one-dimensional for Stearns to spend a roster spot on.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">The Mets have made their decisions on the 10 eligible players at today&#8217;s 8 p.m. non-tender deadline.<\/p>\n<p>Vogelbach, Gott, Guillorme, Brigham and Coonrod are all free agents. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/3NS7CIWRTK\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/t.co\/3NS7CIWRTK<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/jf6OrkrGOz\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/jf6OrkrGOz<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 SNY Mets (@SNY_Mets) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/SNY_Mets\/status\/1725685309730328741?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">November 18, 2023<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>Vogelbach slashed .241\/.359\/.415 in 159 games in Queens with just 19 homers. While he provided great on-base abilities, his lack of speed and baserunning abilities made the team too stagnant.<\/p>\n<p>MLB Trade Rumors projected Vogelbach to earn $2.6 million in arbitration. While the team can acquire a new full-time DH via free agency, Stearns might decide to split the at-bats <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/2023\/09\/27\/third-base-crowded-mets\/\" target=\"_self\">between young players<\/a> making close to league minimum (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/v\/vientma01.shtml\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Mark Vientos<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/b\/batybr01.shtml\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Brett Baty<\/a>) and veterans that need rest (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/m\/martest01.shtml\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Starling Marte<\/a>).<\/p>\n<h3>Luis Guillorme<\/h3>\n<p>Guillorme&#8217;s projected $1.7 million salary via arbitration was likely too high for a light-hitting utility infielder with injury concerns. While the 29-year-old is a great defender, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/m\/mauriro01.shtml\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Ronny Mauricio<\/a> can play all of Guillorme&#8217;s positions and offers more offensive upside for close to the league minimum.<\/p>\n<h3>Gott, Brigham, and Coonrod<\/h3>\n<p>All three righties could be valuable middle relievers. However, each has dealt with inconsistencies and\/or health issues in their careers. They were projected to earn a combined $4 million next year ($2 million for Gott, $1.1 million for Brigham, $900,000 for Coonrod).<\/p>\n<p>While their major league production hasn&#8217;t been irreplaceable, it would not have been hard to envision Stearns bringing back Gott and Coonrod. Stearns once acquired Gott in Milwaukee and might have been interested in keeping him in New York. For Coonrod, Stearns might have been enamored with his electric fastball. Many evaluators see an impact, high-leverage arm in Coonrod if he can stay healthy and control his stuff more.<\/p>\n<p>With so many holes to fill and plenty of openings on the 40-man roster, the Mets could have stashed these relievers on the roster this winter. However, the Mets can also re-sign any of their non-tendered players to new deals. The Mets might very well be interested in bringing back these relievers on minor-league contracts.<\/p>\n<h3>DJ Stewart<\/h3>\n<p>Stewart broke out in August after receiving heavy playing time for the post-deadline Mets. He clobbered 11 homers with an .840 OPS in just 58 games. While his 30.3 percent strikeout rate is worrisome, the former Orioles first-round pick made swing adjustments with the Mets that might lead to further improvements.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">DJ Stewart ties the game with his second HR of the game!! \ud83d\udca5<\/p>\n<p>(via <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Mets?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@Mets<\/a> )<a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/BclL8NPGVG\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/BclL8NPGVG<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 FOX Sports: MLB (@MLBONFOX) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/MLBONFOX\/status\/1697055086357385349?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">August 31, 2023<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>If he hits for similar power next season, his contract would become incredibly valuable for a corner outfielder\/DH option. If he doesn&#8217;t hit, his contract won&#8217;t prevent the Mets from being able to move on mid-season.<\/p>\n<h3>What&#8217;s Next?<\/h3>\n<p>While the Mets non-tendered five players and signed another, they offered contracts to four players. Alonso will be the most expensive, as he projects to earn around $22 million in his final year of arbitration. The Mets can make this irrelevant by <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/2023\/09\/21\/mets-discussing-contract-slugger\/\" target=\"_self\">signing him to a contract extension<\/a> this winter.<\/p>\n<p>Like Alonso, Smith is entering his final year of team control, although his projected $2.3 million salary is substantially less. The Mets reportedly shopped Smith around before Friday night&#8217;s deadline, but they clearly didn&#8217;t find a deal they liked enough. While Smith has a great fastball from a low arm slot, he struggled last season and hasn&#8217;t developed as hoped. He still is a high-upside arm that can be traded this winter or at the deadline next year if the Mets don&#8217;t contend.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Mets Discussing Drew Smith Trades <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/j7sNtAzqUX\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/t.co\/j7sNtAzqUX<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/ghgi6pJiR7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/ghgi6pJiR7<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 MLB Trade Rumors (@mlbtraderumors) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/mlbtraderumors\/status\/1725588437091148173?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">November 17, 2023<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>Peterson, who will miss the first few months of the season after hip surgery, projects to earn $2 million. The Mets will hope that he comes back around mid-season and gives the team a fresh arm in valuable innings down the stretch. If there are any issues with Peterson next year, he will likely be non-tendered one year from now.<\/p>\n<p>Lucchesi will be counted on to provide starting depth for the Mets next year. His role became especially more important after Peterson underwent surgery. The funky lefty pitched well in limited major-league action last year and should be ready for a bigger workload. Lucchesi might also see time as a multi-inning relief option and spot starter.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">The Mets have tendered contracts to (with MLB Trade Rumors salary projections):<\/p>\n<p>-Pete Alonso ($22 million)<br \/>\n-Drew Smith ($2.3 million)<br \/>\n-Joey Lucchesi ($2 million)<br \/>\n-David Peterson ($2 million)<\/p>\n<p>The team and player need to submit salaries by Jan. 12, and the two sides can agree to\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/k4B0B6oZIj\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/k4B0B6oZIj<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Metsmerized Online (@Metsmerized) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Metsmerized\/status\/1725686249841709182?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">November 18, 2023<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>The Mets will negotiate with each of the four players before submitting potential salaries in January. The two sides can agree to any sort of deal if they wish. If they don&#8217;t agree before the January 12 deadline, it&#8217;s likely that they will head to arbitration. At these often contentious meetings, an arbitrator will determine if the player will earn the salary his side submitted or the salary the team submitted.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Photo Credit: \u00a9 John Jones-USA TODAY Sports<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The New York Mets non-tendered five players ahead of Friday night&#8217;s deadline. DH Daniel Vogelbach, infielder Luis Guillorme, and relievers Trevor Gott, Jeff Brigham, and Sam Coonrod will now enter free agency. Additionally, this means the Mets will tender contracts to Pete Alonso, David Peterson, Joey Lucchesi, and Drew Smith. The Mets announce that they [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4683,"featured_media":64302,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_lmt_disableupdate":"no","_lmt_disable":"","sfio_featured_image":false,"sfio_embed_code":"","_ef_editorial_meta_date_first-draft-date":"","_ef_editorial_meta_paragraph_assignment":"","_ef_editorial_meta_checkbox_needs-photo":"","_ef_editorial_meta_number_word-count":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[22,2,1071,35],"tags":[2995,1332,1564,3392,4512,4595,2402,49,1155],"class_list":["post-64299","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-mets","category-featured","category-mlb","category-news","tag-daniel-vogelbach","tag-david-peterson","tag-drew-smith","tag-jeff-brigham","tag-joey-lucchesi","tag-luis-guillorme","tag-pete-alonso","tag-trade-deadline","tag-trevor-gott"],"modified_by":"Lewis Masella, Site Editor","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/64299","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4683"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=64299"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/64299\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/64302"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=64299"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=64299"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=64299"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}