The New York Mets are already searching for ways to improve their roster ahead of next season by eyeing up free agents.
However, the Mets had one of the highest payrolls this year. While that is expected to repeat next year, the team will save some money by moving on from current players.
Danny Abriano of SNY believes two veterans — Tyler Megill and Nick Madrigal — could be on the chopping block as non-tender candidates that could save the organization almost $5 million.
“(Tylor) Megill is in his second-to-last year of arbitration and underwent Tommy John surgery in September,” wrote Abriano. “So he could be a non-tender candidate. The same can be said for (Nick) Madrigal, whose 2025 season ended in spring training due to a shoulder injury. Madrigal is entering his final year of arbitration, and might not be a great roster fit given the Mets’ plethora of infield options.”
Megill recorded a 3.95 ERA in 14 starts for the Mets this season before getting injured. It’s a tough spot to be in for him, but it’s not uncommon for injured pitchers to be non-tendered. Once he recovers from Tommy John surgery, he will land on another major league team, even if it is solely as a reliever.
Madrigal is the easier decision for the Mets, as he didn’t play at all this season. His bat could have been useful for the Mets later in the season when a playoff spot was on the line. This isn’t to say New York won’t bring him back on a minor league deal because the Mets certainly could do that. However, he would have to work his way onto the 40-man roster through strong performances in spring training.
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