Today's NY Back Pages and Mets Headlines: 2/11/26

 

SNY on YouTube: Carlos Mendoza on Juan Soto's shift to Left Field

Transcript: David Stearns Press Conference 2/10/2026

Mets YouTube Channel: David Stearns Press Conference 2/10/26

Francisco Lindor’s Hand Injury:

• Lindor being evaluated for hamate bone injury; surgery possible (MLB.com)
• Mets' Francisco Lindor may need surgery on hamate bone (Newsday)
• Francisco Lindor may need surgery in early Mets injury blow (NY Post)
• Mets optimistic about Francisco Lindor’s injury, Juan Soto’s move to left field (Daily News)
• Francisco Lindor has hand injury. Will he be ready for Opening Day? (The Record)
• Mets drop bombshell injury news a day before spring training (NJ.com)
• Mets' Francisco Lindor may need surgery; Juan Soto to left field (ESPN)
• Francisco Lindor dealing with stress reaction in hamate bone, could require surgery (The Athletic)
• External Shortstop Options for Mets Following Francisco Lindor Injury Update (SI.com)
• New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor to visit hand specialist (AP)

 

Juan Soto Repositioned to Leftfield:

• Soto shifting to left field for Mets: 'If you want me to pitch, I'll pitch' (MLB.com) 
• David Lennon: All's right with Juan Soto moving to leftfield for Mets (Newsday)
• Juan Soto changing positions in Mets surprise (NY Post)
• Juan Soto to shuffle positions in Mets' spring training shakeup (The Record)
• What Juan Soto’s surprising position change means for rest of Mets’ outfield (NJ.com)

 

Tobias Myers Getting Comfortable:

• Tobias Myers has his Mets marching orders — and is ‘ready for anything’ (NY Post)
• Mets unveil plan for new pitcher, share update on injured reliever (NJ.com)

 

Bryan Hudson’s Acquisition:

• Mets acquire towering lefty Hudson from White Sox (MLB.com)
• Mets trade for lefty reliever as spring bullpen battle takes shape (NJ.com)

 

Spring Training:

• Mets' new faces at spring training 2026 (Newsday)
• Mets spring training storylines 2026: Position battles, prospects, newcomer to watch (NY Post)
• The spring training questions the Yankees and Mets still need to answer (NY Post)
• When does NY Mets spring training 2026 begin? Report dates, schedule (The Record)

 

News, Analysis, and Commentary:

• All eyes on Alvarez as Mets' catching depth starts with former top prospect (MLB.com)
• The Freddy Peralta effect can only go so far for Mets rotation still filled with questions (NY Post)
• David Stearns’ remade Mets roster is already getting a stability check (NY Post)
• Why was Luke Weaver carrying a Yankees bag at Mets spring training? (The Record)
• Mets slugger with uncertain job admits he ‘didn’t feel good’ last season (NJ.com)
• Mets Seen as Potential Landing Spot for Former Outfielder (SI.com)
• Freddy Peralta Admits 'Surprised' Mets First Impression (SI.com)

Born on this date:

• Tom Veryzer (1953)
• Steve Springer (1961)
• Brian Daubach (1972)
• Matt Gage (1993)

Transactions:

New York Mets traded Stan Hough and Randy Rogers to the Houston Astros for Bruce Bochy on February 11, 1981.

New York Mets signed free agent Jay Bell on February 11, 2003.

New York Mets signed free agent Ricky Bottalico on February 11, 2004.

New York Mets signed free agent Tony Armas of the Pittsburgh Pirates on February 11, 2008.

New York Mets signed free agent Hisanori Takahashi on February 11, 2010.

New York Mets signed free agent Mike Jacobs on February 11, 2010.

Pittsburgh Pirates signed Eric O'Flaherty of the New York Mets as a free agent on February 11, 2016.

New York Mets signed free agent Jonathan Villar of the Toronto Blue Jays on February 11, 2021.

National Pastime.com had this date in Mets history:

1962

Before the start of spring training, Don Zimmer and right-hander Bob Miller, both who reside in the St. Pete area, become the first players to don a Mets jersey when they model the club's away uniform tops for a photoshoot at Huggins Field. The expansion team's inaugural third baseman, who will be traded to the Reds in May for southpaw Bob Miller, poses with his nine year-old son Tommy on his shoulders.

1987

After turning down the Mets' $800,000 one-year offer and being granted free agency by the team, World Series MVP Ray Knight signs a two-year deal with the Orioles for $600,000. The 34 year-old third baseman, who won the 1986 NL Comeback Player of the Year Award, will play one season in Baltimore before being traded to the Tigers for Mark Thurmond.

2005

The Mets announce their former slugging All-Star Darryl Strawberry, will rejoin the team as an outfield instructor during spring training. The often-troubled Rookie of the Year will also join former 1986 World Champion teammates Gary Carter, Lenny Dykstra, Howard Johnson, and Tim Teufel at Shea Stadium on Feb. 27 when single-game tickets go on sale.

Baseball Reference.com:

2006: Rickey Henderson is back in the major leagues, this time as an instructor for the New York Mets.

2010: The Mets round out their squad as spring training is about to get under way, signing veteran Japanese lefthander Hisanori Takahashi, 1B Mike Jacobs and C Shawn Riggans to minor league contracts. Takahashi, unrelated to Ken Takahashi who pitched for New York last year, was 10-6 with a 2.94 ERA with the Yomiuri Giants in 2009; he joins Ryota Igarashi, who was signed earlier this off-season, on the Mets' pitching staff.

February 11, 1962: @Mets Don Zimmer and Bob Miller become the first players in a team jersey when they model for a photo shoot at Huggins Field. Zimmer posed with his 9yo son Tommy. #MetsRewind #LGM pic.twitter.com/915si0twqx

— @MetsRewind (@metsrewind) February 11, 2021