Mets make minor additions to the roster, robust interest in Marcus Stroman, and Steve Cohen's airing of grievances

Nov 25, 2021

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Mets owner Steve Cohen took to Twitter to air his frustrations over the club’s negotiations with Steven Matz’s agent, Rob Martin. Cohen insists the club was led to believe they would be able to bring Matz back and were willing to at least match the four-year, $44 million deal he received from the Cardinals, but were never given the opportunity to do so (New York Post)
The Red Sox, Giants, Cubs, Mets, and Angels are all showing early interest in RHP Marcus Stroman (MLBTR)
Mets GM Billy Eppler is engaged with agents for a lot of starting pitching (MLB Network Radio) and the club intends to sign 2-3 starting pitchers this winter, with Marcus Stroman and Kevin Gausman among those on their list (SNY)
The Mets claimed RHP Antonio Santos off waivers from the Colorado Rockies. Santos, 25, appeared in seven games with the Rockies in 2021, going 0-1 with a 4.76 ERA over 11 1/3 IP with five walks and 10 strikeouts
The Mets signed OF Nick Plummer to a one-year, major league contract. Plummer, 25, hit .280/.415/.479 with 20 doubles, six triples, 15 homers, 54 RBI, 71 runs scored, 73 walks and 13 stolen bases in 117 combined games last season in the Cardinals organization with Springfield (AA) and Memphis (AAA)
Robinson Canó was removed from the Estrellas Orientales roster with lower back discomfort. He has been prescribed physical therapy and is considered week-to-week. Canó missed the entire 2021 season while serving a 162-game suspension for PED usage

The Twins released utility man Willians Astudillo (team release)
Former All-Star closer Wade Davis announced his retirement (Royals team release)
The Mariners and Angels are showing interest in free agent RHP Kevin Gausman (MLB.com)
The Pirates will retain utility player Yoshi Tsutsugo on a one-year, $4 million contract (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)