Today's NY Back Pages and Mets Headlines: 1/8/26

 

• As new wave arrives, 3 former Mets prospects could be key to '26 hopes (MLB.com)
• Mets won't hold Amazin' Day fanfest this winter despite wildly successful event last year (Newsday)
• Mets' blockbuster deal for Francisco Lindor happened 5 years ago (Newsday)
• The real Mets and Yankees offseasons have yet to reveal themselves (New York Post)
• Mets head the list of 5 MLB teams that have moved backwards so far this offseason (The Athletic)
• What to make of the Mets’ interest in Kyle Tucker (The Athletic)
• Mets face this important decision with Mark Vientos (SI.com)
• Mets land two talented pitchers from Brewers in hypothetical trade proposal (SI.com)
• Mets Linked To Royals All-Star In Possible Rotation Trade (SI.com)
• Juan Soto sends clear message about playing first base (SI.com)