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FILE - Miami Marlins second baseman Jonathan Villar makes an out on New York Mets' Wilson Ramos during the fifth inning of a baseball game in New York, in this Monday, Aug. 31, 2020, file photo. Infielder Jonathan Villar has agreed to a $3.55 million, one-year contract with the New York Mets, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2021, because the agreement was subject to a successful physical. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger, File)

Jonathan Villar finalizes $3.55M, 1-year deal with Mets

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Benintendi goes to Royals in 3-team trade

By JIMMY GOLEN - Associated Press

FILE - In this Aug. 29, 2020, file photo, New York Mets third baseman J.D. Davis (28) throws out New York Yankees' Aaron Hicks at first after fielding a ground ball during the eighth inning of a baseball game in New York. Davis and the Mets argued the first of 13 scheduled salary arbitration cases this month. The third baseman and outfielder asked for a raise from $592,463 to $2,475,000 during Tuesday’s hearing before Gil Vernon, Mark Burstein and Jeanne Vonhof. The Mets argued for $2.1 million. Davis is eligible for arbitration for the first time. (AP Photo/John Minchillo, File)

Mets’ Davis, O’s Santander lose arbitration, Rays’ Choi wins

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This 2020 file photo shows Los Angeles Angels pitching coach Mickey Callaway. Callaway, former manager of the New York Mets and current Los Angeles Angels pitching coach, “aggressively pursued” several women who work in sports media and sent three of them inappropriate photos, The Athletic reported Monday, Feb. 1, 2021. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin, File) **FILE**

Angels suspend Mickey Callaway after behavior allegations

By Greg Beacham - Associated Press

This photo from a Zoom press conference shows New York Mets owner Steve Cohen, Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2020. (New York Mets via AP)

Owner of Mets and hedge fund leaves Twitter, citing threats

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FILE - Cleveland Indians' Cesar Hernandez watches his ball after hitting an RBI-single in the fifth inning in a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds in Cleveland, in this Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2020, file photo. Free agent second baseman César Hernández has agreed to return to the Cleveland Indians on a 1-year contract, a person familiar with the deal told the Associated Press on Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2021. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak, File)

Indians re-sign 2B Hernández to $5 million contract for ‘21

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

New York Mets pitcher Steven Matz delivers during the first inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves, Friday, Sept. 18, 2020, in New York. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

Mets trade LHP Steven Matz to Blue Jays for 3 young arms

By MIKE FITZPATRICK - Associated Press

In this Aug. 7, 2013, file photo, Washington Nationals manager Davey Johnson watches from the dugout during the sixth inning of the team's baseball game against the Atlanta Braves in Washington. Johnson is in a Florida hospital with COVID-19, according to former New York Mets spokesman Jay Horwitz. Horwitz said he spoke with Johnson briefly on Friday. Johnson, 77, was a four-time All-Star second baseman and managed the Mets to their last World Series title in 1986. (AP Photo/Nick Wass, File) **FILE**

Davey Johnson, former Nationals and Orioles manager, hospitalized with COVID-19

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This screen grab from a Zoom call shows New York Mets general manager Jared Porter Monday, Dec. 14, 2020. Mets general manager Jared Porter sent graphic, uninvited text messages and images to a female reporter in 2016 when he was working for the Chicago Cubs in their front office, ESPN reported Monday night, Jan. 18, 2021. (Zoom via AP, File)

Mets fire Porter after 38 days for explicit texts in 2016

By RONALD BLUM - Associated Press

This screen grab from a Zoom call shows New York Mets general manager Jared Porter Monday, Dec. 14, 2020. Mets general manager Jared Porter sent graphic, uninvited text messages and images to a female reporter in 2016 when he was working for the Chicago Cubs in their front office, ESPN reported Monday night, Jan. 18, 2021. (Zoom via AP, File)

Mets fire GM after he sent explicit texts to female reporter

By MIKE FITZPATRICK - Associated Press

AP source: Padres acquiring SD native Musgrove from Pirates

By BERNIE WILSON - Associated Press

FILE - New York Mets' Dominic Smith reacts after hitting a home run off Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Spencer Howard during the third inning of a baseball game in Philadelphia, in this Friday, Aug. 14, 2020, file photo. First baseman outfielder Dominic Smith and the New York Mets avoided arbitration Friday, Jan. 15, 2021, when they agreed to a $2.55 million, one-year contract. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum, File)

Mets avoid arb with 8 players, including Lindor, Conforto

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In this screen grab taken from video, Major League baseball player Francisco Lindor answers questions during a virtual press conference introducing him as the New York Mets new shortstop, Monday, Jan. 11, 2021, in New York. (New York Mets via AP)

Francisco Lindor all smiles after trade from Indians to Mets

By RONALD BLUM - Associated Press

FILE - Cleveland Indians' Francisco Lindor runs after hitting a double against the Chicago White Sox during the fourth inning of a baseball game in Chicago, in this Saturday, Aug. 8, 2020, file photo. The Cleveland Indians have agreed to trade four-time All-Star shortstop Francisco Lindor and pitcher Carlos Carrasco to the New York Mets, a person with direct knowledge of the deal told the Associated Press on Thursday, Jan. 7, 2021.(AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh, File)

Mega deal: Indians trade star Lindor, Carrasco to Mets

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

Mets, Syndergaard agree to $9.7M salary to avoid arbitration

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FILE - In this Sept. 9, 2020, file photo, Chicago White Sox's James McCann (33) celebrates as he crosses home plate after hitting a solo home run off Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher JT Brubaker during the third inning of a baseball game in Pittsburgh. Free agent catcher James McCann and the New York Mets were close to completing a $40 million, four-year contract Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020, as the team continues to upgrade its roster under new owner Steve Cohen. A person close to the deal confirmed the details to The Associated Press under condition of anonymity because there was no official announcement. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File)

Mets C James McCann turns Tigers’ release into $40.6M deal

By JAKE SEINER - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sept. 4, 2020, file photo, Chicago White Sox catcher James McCann, left, misses the tag on Kansas City Royals' Maikel Franco (7), who scores during the fourth inning of a baseball game in Kansas City, Mo. Free agent catcher James McCann and the New York Mets were close to completing a $40 million, four-year contract Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020, as the team continues to upgrade its roster under new owner Steve Cohen. A person close to the deal confirmed the details to The Associated Press under condition of anonymity because there was no official announcement. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner, File)

Free agent catcher McCann signs $40.6M, 4-yr deal with Mets

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This photo from a Zoom press conference shows New York Mets President Sandy Alderson, Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2020. Alderson returned as team president Friday when Steve Cohen bought the Mets from the Wilpon and Katz families. (New York Mets via AP)

Mets make it official, hire Porter as GM with 4-year deal

By MIKE FITZPATRICK - Associated Press

AP source: Catcher James McCann, Mets near $40M, 4-yr deal

By BEN WALKER - Associated Press

This still image from a Zoom call provided by the New York Mets shows Mets baseball player Trevor May speaking Thursday, Dec. 3, 2020. Steven Cohen's purchase of the Mets is the reason Trevor May decided to take a $15.5 million, two-year contract with the New York Mets. &quot;Just kind of the buzz around Steve and the purchase of the team and the excitement of all the changes happening, my immediate reaction was wanting to be a part of something like that,&quot; May said Thursday, a day after finalizing his free-agent deal.(New York Mets via AP)

May cites Cohen for joining Mets, happy to engage fans

By RONALD BLUM - Associated Press