Mets Lock Down Catcher Torrens with Two-Year Extension

0:00It's May 2nd, New York Mets News Today starts now, AI powered and ready for kickoff. The New York Mets just locked in backup catcher Louis Torrance with a two-year extension worth $11,500,000, keeping him through the 2028 season. This deal avoids him hitting free agency after 2026 and includes $750,000 per year for 2027. And, 2028 plus up to $2,000,000 in incentives. Torrance joined the Mets in 2024 after a cash tray from the Yankees stepping up as a reliable backup behind the plate. He's bounced around from the Padres, Mariners, and others since his big league debut in 2017, but he's found a steady spot in Queens. Fans and analysts see this as a smart move, given his solid play-hitting 225 with the Mets over 152 games, including AIM, homers, and 48 RBI's, plus playoff time last year. He even made Golden Glove finalist status in 2025, proving his glove work stands out.

1:03Right now, the Mets are reeling in last place in the National League East with the league's worst record, capped by a brutal 12-game skid not seen. Since 2002, still extending Torrance signals they value depth for the long haul. As the Mets grind through this rough patch, locking down a vet like Torrance keeps their catcher room stable, heading into the future.