Mets Lock in Torrens, Boost Defense

0:00On May 2nd, the New York Metz just locked in catcher Luis Torrance with a two-year contract extension worth $11.5 million. According to insider John Heyman, Torrance was a nationally goal-gloved finalist last year in 2025, and even with just 13 games under his belt this season, his work behind the plate has been huge for the squad. He's not lighting it up at the dish, batting just 200 with no walks or extra base hits in 31 plate appearances this year in 20, 26. But his glove is elite, making him a perfect complement to start a Francisco Alvarez, who's got the bigger bat. The Metz see the back-up catcher spot as key, especially amid their early struggles, and they're banking on Torrance sticking around to steady things. Long-term, fans are buzzing about the move as a smart defensive play for a team that needs stability. New York grabbed a four-to-three-road win over the Los Angeles Angels Friday night, but they're still 11-21, sitting dead last in the National League East.

1:00It's only early May, so plenty of runway to flip the script. They head back to Anaheim Saturday for another shot at the Angels, first pitch at 9.30 a.m. Eastern, hoping this win sparked something real. As they grind through the season, that's the story for today. New York Metz News Today, Driven by AI