Locked On Mets

New York Mets create buzz by adding MJ Melendez to their outfield mix ahead of Spring Training.  With a crowded competition for the final bench spot, will Meléndez’s left-handed power earn him an unexpected role, or does Jared Young remain the frontrunner after a standout Triple-A season?Ryan Finkelstein examines the Mets’ roster construction, weighing Melendez’s minor league contract against the strengths of candidates like Ronny Mauricio, Jose Ramos, and Jose Rojas.  Analysis centers on Melendez’s offensive decline, defensive limitations, and how the team needs to shape their bench strategy.  The episode covers remaining free agent targets, potential starting pitcher swaps, and bullpen questions—raising the stakes for the Mets as Opening Day nears.  Can New York’s lineup and pitching depth hold up, or are more surprising moves on the horizon?Everydayer Club  If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Disco