An MLB insider has criticized the New York Yankees and Mets for their quiet offseasons, calling them the worst in baseball so far. While the Yankees have made minimal moves, the Mets have lost key players like Edwin Diaz, who signed a lucrative deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers. Both teams still have opportunities to improve before spring training.
The New York Yankees and Mets entered the offseason with high expectations, but their limited activity has drawn sharp criticism from MLB insider Jon Heyman. In a recent analysis, Heyman labeled both teams' winters as the worst in baseball, highlighting their failure to address critical needs, particularly in pitching.
For the Yankees, the offseason has been unusually subdued. Their only notable retention was outfielder Trent Grisham, who accepted a qualifying offer. No major signings or trades have bolstered the roster, leaving gaps in their lineup and bullpen unaddressed.
The Mets have been slightly more active but have suffered significant losses. They signed reliever Luke Weaver to a two-year deal—ironically, a former Yankee—and infielder Jorge Polanco to another two-year contract. They also acquired Devin Williams on a three-year deal and infielder Marcus Semien via trade. However, these gains were overshadowed by departures: outfielder Brandon Nimmo and infielder Jeff McNeil were traded away, while All-Stars Pete Alonso and closer Edwin Diaz signed elsewhere. Trade deadline pickups Cedric Mullins, Gregory Soto, Tyler Rodgers, and Ryan Helsley also left for other teams.
Diaz's move to the Dodgers underscores the Mets' struggles. The former Mets closer inked a three-year, $69 million contract with Los Angeles, earning praise as a free agency winner. "He didn't take the five-year Braves offer but got a record closer deal ($23 million per year) to go with the perennially World Series-favored Dodgers," Heyman wrote. Diaz, who posted a 1.63 ERA and 28 saves in 2025, expressed mixed emotions: "It wasn't easy... I spent seven years in New York. They treated me really good... I chose the Dodgers because they are a winning organization."
Heyman noted potential paths forward, with the Yankees and Mets pursuing Cody Bellinger and mentioning interest in Kyle Tucker. Abundant starting pitching remains available, and both teams have financial flexibility. "Pitching has to be their #1 thing. They're in on Bellinger, but won't say it's very likely with the Yankees very likely," Heyman added. As January approaches, these franchises could still turn their offseasons around.
