New York Mets

The New York Mets signed Joey Wendle to a one-year deal. (Source: Mark Feinsand on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Wendle figures to remain in a utility role as he played last season for the Marlins. He stole 19 bases with five home runs with Miami across 689 at-bats.

Mets pitcher David Peterson has undergone surgery to repair a torn labrum in his left hip and is expected to miss 6-7 months. (Source: Anthony DiComo on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: The 6-7 month timeline makes Peterson extremely unlikely for Opening Day in 2024. The left-hander largely scuffled in 27 appearances (21 starts) with the Mets in 2023, posting a 5.03 ERA and 3-8 record across 111 innings of work.

The New York Mets have claimed utility player Zack Short off waivers from the Detroit Tigers. (Source: Jon Morosi on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: The 28-year-old will move on to the Mets after spending parts of three seasons in the big leagues with the Tigers. Short hit just .205 with seven homers, five stolen bases, and a .632 OPs in 2023 while he owns a .174 career average with 13 homers and eight steals across 179 MLB appearances.

RP Adam Ottavino declined his $6.75 million player option with the Mets and will now be a free agent. (Source: Joel Sherman on Twitter )

Fantasy Impact: Ottavino finished the 2023 season with a 3.21 ERA and 62 strikeouts over 61 2/3 innings pitched. The 37-year-old would be a solid addition to any team looking for middle relief help and in need of depth to bolster their bullpen.

The New York Mets have outrighted pitcher Bryce Montes de Oca off the 40-man roster. (Source: Anthony DiComo on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Montes de Oca was one of six Mets to be outrighted but the club can still retain him if he isn't claimed by a rival team. The right-hander did not appear in the 2023 season due to an elbow injury and pitched just 3 1/3 innings in the big leagues in the 2022 campaign.

The New York Mets have outrighted pitcher Peyton Battenfield off the 40-man roster. (Source: Anthony DiComo on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Battenfield was one of six Mets outrighted off the 40-man roster but he can still be retained if he isn't claimed by a rival club. The right-hander put forth a 5.19 ERA across seven outings (six starts) with the Guardians in 2023 while also posting a 6.00 ERA across nine innings at Triple-A with the Mets.

Catcher Omar Narvaez has exercised his player option for the 2024 season. (Source: Anthony DiComo on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Narvaez was injured to begin the 2023 season and was unproductive upon his return, making it an easy decision to exercise his $7 million player option for 2024. The veteran hit just .211 with two homers across 146 plate appearances in 2023.

The New York Mets have claimed relief pitcher Penn Murfee off waivers from the Seattle Mariners. (Source: MLB.com)

Fantasy Impact: Murfee is likely out for the first half of the 2024 season after undergoing UCL surgery in June. However, the Mets are taking a flyer on the right-hander who tossed a sterling 1.29 ERA in 16 appearances for the Mariners prior to his injury while he owns a 2.70 ERA across 83 1/3 innings in parts of two MLB seasons.

Pete Alonso went 5-for-8 with a homer, two doubles, two RBI, and four runs scored in Wednesday's doubleheader against the Marlins.

Fantasy Impact: Alonso delivered a stat-stuffing day for fantasy managers Wednesday, as the Mets split a doubleheader with the Marlins. The All-Star slugger's stat line on the year now includes 46 homers, 117 RBI, and 91 runs despite a gross .222 AVG across 150 games.

Francisco Lindor went 4-for-7 with three homers and six RBI across both games of Wednesday's doubleheader against the Marlins.

Fantasy Impact: Lindor has now reached the 30-HR, 30-SB combo for the first time in his career at age 29. The dual-threat switch-hitter has added a .254/.334/.469 slash line with 96 RBI and 104 runs scored over 156 games here in 2023.

Kodai Senga had a solid outing against the Marlins on Wednesday, striking out eight batters over five innings of work.

Fantasy Impact: Despite allowing three hits and three walks, Senga limited the damage to just two earned runs. Although he didn't earn the win, Senga's strong strikeout numbers continue to make him a valuable fantasy asset. With a 2.98 ERA, 1.22 WHIP, and an impressive 10.9 K/9 rate on the season, Senga has proven to be a reliable option for fantasy managers.

Joey Lucchesi allowed two runs on seven hits and two walks while striking out three across six innings in Wednesday's 11-2 win over the Marlins.

Fantasy Impact: Lucchesi improved to 4-0 on the year with his effort in the top half of Wednesday's doubleheader against the Marlins. Lucchesi wraps up his 2023 campaign in impressive fashion, posting a 1.93 ERA across 18 2/3 innings over his final three outings. He has certainly made a play to be a part of the Mets', or another team's, rotation in 2024.

Despite allowing 3 earned runs over 6 innings, Megill showcased his ability to miss bats with 6 strikeouts, maintaining a respectable 7.3 K/9 for the season.

Fantasy Impact: While his 4.92 ERA and 1.62 WHIP leave something to be desired, Megill's strikeout potential and ability to limit walks make him an intriguing fantasy option moving forward.

Mets outfielder Tim Locastro is back in the starting lineup Thursday versus the Phillies. (Source: MLB.com)

Fantasy Impact: Locastro didn't start Wednesday's series finale in Miami but will return against a left-hander in Rangers Suarez on Thursday. The speedster has hit .231 with one homer and six stolen bases across 47 plate appearances with the Mets this season.

Mets catcher Francisco Alvarez is back in the starting lineup Thursday versus the Phillies. (Source: MLB.com)

Fantasy Impact: Alvarez didn't start Wednesday's 8-3 win over the Marlins but will return to take on Phillies lefty Ranger Suarez on Thursday. While he's hitting just .215 on the season, the young backstop has displayed impressive power with 23 home runs across 400 plate appearances.

Mets outfielder DJ Stewart is not in the starting lineup Thursday versus the Phillies. (Source: MLB.com)

Fantasy Impact: The Mets are looking to stack right-handed bats against Phillies lefty Ranger Suarez on Thursday, leaving the lefty-swinging Stewart on the bench to start. He has been a big addition for the Mets as Stewart is hitting .264 with 11 homers and an .899 OPS across 50 games played.

Mark Vientos launched two solo home runs Wednesday to help the Mets secure an 8-3 victory over the Marlins.

Fantasy Impact: Vientos, who has struggled at the plate this season with a .226 batting average, showed off his power with his seventh and eighth homers of the year. Despite his low average, Vientos has displayed some pop with five doubles and a triple to go along with his home runs. While his strikeout rate of 29.6% is a concern, his ability to drive in runs could make him an intriguing option in deeper fantasy leagues.

Mets infielder Luis Guillorme is not in the starting lineup Tuesday versus the Marlins. (Source: MLB.com)

Fantasy Impact: Guillorme got the start at second base on Monday but went hitless and grounded into a double play as part of his three at-bats on the night. He has struggled at the plate this season, hitting .231 with one homer and a .633 OPS across 117 plate appearances.

Edwin Diaz (knee) will officially not return from the IL to pitch this season. (Source: Anthony DiComo on X)

Fantasy Impact: Diaz has been progressing well and will continue to throw bullpen sessions through the end of September. It seems that if the Mets were competing for a playoff spot, there may have been a chance Diaz would have returned sooner than later. However, the Mets will play it safe with their closer and ensure he is ready to go for the start of the 2024 season.

The Mets have claimed pitcher Anthony Kay off waivers from the Chicago Cubs. (Source: MLB.com)

Fantasy Impact: It's a full-circle move for Key as he was drafted by the Mets in the first round of the 2016 MLB draft before being traded to the Blue Jays in the R.A. Dickey deal. The left-hander has largely struggled in the big leagues with a career 5.60 ERA across 41 appearances (seven starts) spanning only 82 innings of work.