Today's NY Back Pages and Mets Headlines: 1/30/26

 

Carson Benge, Craig Kimbrel, Jonah Tong and Christian Scott:

• Why the Mets are set to give Carson Benge a chance most of their prospects don’t get (NY Post) 
• Mets sign nine-time All-Star Craig Kimbrel to minor league deal with invitation to spring training (AP)
• Mets right-hander Jonah Tong not pitching for Team Canada in WBC (SNY)
• Mets Have a Forgotten X-Factor in Their Starting Rotation (SI.com)

 

Austin Barnes’ Signing:

• PRESS RELEASE: METS SIGN RHP CRAIG KIMBREL AND C AUSTIN BARNES TO MINOR LEAGUE DEALS

• Mets sign World Series winner Austin Barnes as spring training nears (NY Post)
• Mets sign former Dodgers catcher with two World Series rings (NJ.com)
• Mets Sign Former Dodgers Catcher to Minor League Deal (SI.com)
• Mets sign catcher Austin Barnes to minor league deal (SNY)

 

Mets & Bichette’s Symbosis:

• Why move to Mets could unlock the best of Bichette (MLB.com)
• Inside the Mets’ offseason: A Bo Bichette plot twist and a methodical overhaul (The Athletic)

NEW YORK METS ANNOUNCE 2026 SINGLE-GAME TICKETS WILL GO ON SALE ON FEBRUARY 12