Mets reach agreements with these players to avoid arbitration

The Mets had a number of players who were arbitration-eligible.

Aug 19, 2025; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; New York Mets starting pitcher David Peterson (23) reacts after the third out against the Washington Nationals during the first inning at Nationals Park. Mandatory Credit: Amber Searls-Imagn Images | Amber Searls-Imagn Images

The New York Mets had seven players who were arbitration-eligible this offseason.

Per multiple reports, the Mets agreed to terms with the following players to avoid arbitration on Thursday:

David Peterson: $8.1 million

Tylor Megill: $2.5 million

Reed Garrett: $1.3 million

Huascar Brazoban: $1.05 million

Francisco Alvarez: $2.4 million

Luis Torrens: $2.275 million

Tyrone Taylor: $3.8 million (agreed in November)

Heading into their final year of arbitration are Peterson, Torrens and Taylor who will all be free agents after the season ends. Megill is in his second year of arbitration, and Alvarez, Brazoban and Garrett are in their first.

Mets need big years from Alvarez and Peterson

Sep 28, 2025; Miami, Florida, USA; New York Mets catcher Francisco Alvarez (4) reacts after his at bat against the Miami Marlins during the fifth inning at loanDepot Park. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images | Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

The Mets are expecting big years from Alvarez and Peterson in 2026. And if this offseason continues to trend the way that it has, they will need players that are already on the roster to step up and breakout this season.

The key factor with Alvarez is staying healthy. This is something the young catcher has been unable to do throughout his career. Dating back to April 2024, Alvarez has torn the UCL in his thumb, broken his hamate bone and fractured a finger.

Alvarez's best power campaign came in his rookie season in 2023, where he clubbed a total of 25 home runs in 123 games. His best overall season, but with injuries limiting him to just 76 games, was last year where he was worth 1.9 bWAR and slashed .256/.339/.447 with a .787 OPS, 11 homers and 32 RBI. Should Alvarez remain on the field in 2026, a breakout could be on the horizon.

As for Peterson, the left-handed starter had a strong 2024 season where he emerged as a reliable arm for the Mets, posting a 10-3 record and 2.90 ERA coming off hip surgery.

While Peterson got off to a good start in 2025, it all came off the rails for him in the second half of last season. After posting a 3.06 ERA in 18 starts, the southpaw had an abysmal 6.34 ERA following the All-Star break. Opposing batters also hit .291 with a .786 OPS off of Peterson in the second half.

Per reports, the Mets have discussed Peterson in trades this offseason. But if they're unable to move him in a deal with spring training approaching, the Mets will need Peterson to bounce-back in his final year under club control.

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