Everything You NEED to Know About the Mets Offseason | Key Dates, Non-Tenders, Rule 5 Draft and More

The MLB offseason kicks into high gear as the New York Mets face critical roster decisions that will shape their 2025 campaign. With Pete Alonso and Edwin Diaz hitting free agency, the franchise must navigate qualifying offers, non-tender candidates, and Rule 5 draft protections while managing a crowded 40-man roster. Host Ryan Finkelstein breaks down essential offseason dates, from the November 6th qualifying offer deadline to the December winter meetings in Orlando. He analyzes which Mets players face non-tender decisions—including Tylor Megill, Tyrone Taylor, and several Tommy John surgery recoveries—and evaluates Rule 5 draft-eligible prospects like Nick Morabito and DeAndre Smith. The episode explores how qualifying offers across baseball will impact the Mets' pursuit of free agents like Dylan Cease, Framber Valdez, and Shane Bieber, who presents a unique opportunity without draft pick compensation attached. Get the complete breakdown of the Mets' offseason strategy and discover which moves could define their championship window—tune in now for expert analysis on every roster decision ahead. JOIN THE LOCKED ON METS INSIDER COMMUNITY: https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonmets Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! PrizePicks Download the PrizePicks app today and use code LOCKEDONMLB to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup . PrizePicks — Run Your Game. Click Link Here : https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/LOCKEDONMLB Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONMLB for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. The NBA and NFL seasons are here, visit the FanDuel App today and start planning your futures bets now. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER : 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.