Mets Lock in Backup Catcher Luis Torrens

0:00It's May 2nd. Welcome to New York Metz News Today, AI-powered coverage of your squad. I'm Corey with the story. The New York Metz are stumbling through a rough 2026 season, and folks are buzzing they might dump players at the trade deadline. But here's a twist. They just locked in back-up catcher Louis Torrance with a two-year extension worth $11.5 million. Earlier this week, sources confirmed the deal. Covers 2027 and 2028, averaging about 5.75 million A. Year, the 30-year-old was only signed through this year, but now he's sticking around as the guy behind Francisco Alvarez. Torrance isn't lighting it up offensively this season, batting 200 with four RBI's and 30 ad bets and a 467 OPS. Last year, he did a bit better at 226 with a 629 OPS over 261 ad bets, but fans know backups don't need to be. Stars. What keeps him valuable is his glove work. He's a steady defender back there, stabilizing the

1:02pitching staff without breaking the bank. Meanwhile, with the Metz shelling out big on the roster, this smart, low-cost move signals their building depth even in tough times, betting on stability over splashy trades.