Mets Sign Catcher Luis Torrens to Two-Year Extension

0:00On May 2nd, the New York Mets just signed catcher Louis Torrance to a two-year extension worth $11,500,000. This deal secures him through the 2028 season and bolsters their defense big time. Torrance turned 30 years old on Saturday and was heading toward free agency after 2026. Now the Mets have him locked in, avoiding a potential bidding war. His real shine comes from behind the plate, where he shuts down runners like few others. Teams value that arm strength and it's already paying off for New York this year. Dig into the stats, since 2024 began, Torrance tops Major League Baseball with 20 caught stealing above average in a 47. Percent success rate. His pop time the second base clocks in a 1.86 seconds this season tied for the fastest. Moves like this show, the Mets playing Smartball, stacking talent that wins games now and later. That wraps New York Mets news today. Brought to you with AI, I'm Cory with the story.